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Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
E-mount
Instruction Manual
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.
4-692-676-11(2)
©2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1650/h_zz/
ILCE-9
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English
Check out the Help Guide!
The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your
computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items,
advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera.
Scan
here
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1650/h_zz/
ILCE-9 Help Guide
Instruction Manual
(this book)
This manual introduces some
basic functions.
For the quick start guide, see
“Startup guide” (page39). The
“Startup guide” introduces the
initial procedures from when you
open the package until you release
the shutter for the first shot.
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In-Camera Guide
The [In-Camera Guide] shows
explanations of the menu
items on the monitor of the
camera.
You can quickly pull up information
during shooting.
To use the [In-Camera Guide]
function, some settings must be
made beforehand. For details,
search “In-Camera Guide” in the
Help Guide.
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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. ILCESerial 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
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.
• Do not expose to extremely low
temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or lower
or extremely low pressures of 11.6 kPa
or lower.
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Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor/battery
charger. If any malfunction occurs,
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.
For safety, do not connect the
connector for peripheral device wiring
that might have excessive voltage to
LAN terminal. Follow the instructions
for LAN terminal.
The power cord (mains lead), if
supplied, is designed specifically
for use with this equipment only,
and should not be used with other
electrical equipment.
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).
(A) (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
3meters (9.8feet) except LAN cable.
LAN cable
Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded
Twisted Pair (STP) cable with high
shielding performance.
The electromagnetic fields at the
specific frequencies may influence
the picture and sound of this unit.
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.
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This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that
is deemed to comply without testing
of specific absorption rate(SAR).
The available scientific evidence does
not show that any health problems
are associated with using low power
wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power
wireless devices are absolutely safe.
Low power Wireless devices emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF)
in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can
produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure of low-level RF that
does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low-level
RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological
effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply
with IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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.: WW361847
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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 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.
This equipment must not be colocated or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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.
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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’s licence-exempt RSSs.
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.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
For Customers in Europe
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
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/
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Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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
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 end-of-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 Singapore
For Customers in U.A.E.
For Customers in Malaysia
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Table of contents
Check out the Help Guide! ....................................................... 2
Notes on using your camera...................................................16
Preparations for shooting
Checking the camera and the supplied items .......................21
Identifying parts ..................................................................... 22
Front side ...................................................................... 22
Rear side ....................................................................... 24
Top side/Side view ....................................................... 26
Bottom .......................................................................... 29
Basic operations ..................................................................... 30
Using the control wheel ...............................................30
Using the multi-selector ................................................31
Using the Fn (Function) button .....................................31
How to use the Quick Navi screen ............................... 32
Changing the screen display ................................................. 35
Switching the screen display
(while shooting/during playback) ........................... 35
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) .......................................37
Startup guide ......................................................................... 39
Step 1: Charging the battery pack ................................ 39
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera ..... 40
Step 3: Inserting a memory card ...................................41
Step 4: Attaching a lens ...............................................43
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock .................46
Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode ....................... 47
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Shooting
Shooting still images ............................................................. 49
Focusing ..................................................................................51
Focus Mode ...................................................................51
Auto focus .............................................................................. 53
Focus Area .................................................................... 53
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s
orientation (horizontal/vertical)
(
Swt. V/H AF Area) ...............................................57
AF/MF control ............................................................... 58
AF On ............................................................................ 59
Eye AF ........................................................................... 59
AF in Focus Mag. .....................................................60
Center Lock-on AF .........................................................61
Registering the current focus area
(
AF Area Regist.) ................................................. 63
Pre-AF ......................................................................64
Priority Set in AF-S ........................................................ 65
Priority Set in AF-C ........................................................ 65
AF Illuminator ......................................................... 66
AF Micro Adj. ................................................................. 67
AF System ................................................................ 68
Manual Focus ......................................................................... 69
Direct manual focus (DMF) ........................................... 70
Focus Magnifier .............................................................71
MF Assist ..................................................................72
Peaking Level .................................................................73
Shutter setting ....................................................................... 74
Shutter Type ............................................................ 74
Using the electronic shutter ......................................... 75
Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) ....77
Shoot. Start Disp. .......................................................... 78
e-Front Curtain Shut. .................................................... 78
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Shooting with drive modes
(continuous shooting/self-timer) .......................................... 79
Continuous shooting .................................................... 79
Self-timer ...................................................................... 82
Self-timer (Cont) ........................................................... 83
Cont. Bracket ................................................................. 84
Single Bracket ............................................................... 85
Indicator during bracket shooting ...............................86
WB bracket .................................................................... 87
DRO Bracket ..................................................................88
Using touch function .............................................................90
Touch Operation ...........................................................90
Touch Focus ..................................................................90
Selecting a still image size/image quality ............................ 92
Image Size .............................................................. 92
Aspect Ratio ........................................................... 93
Quality .................................................................... 93
APS-C/Super 35mm ...................................................... 95
Selecting a shooting mode ....................................................96
List of mode dial function ............................................ 96
( Intelligent Auto)......................................... 97
Program Auto ............................................................98
Aperture Priority .......................................................99
Shutter Priority ..........................................................99
Manual Exposure ................................................... 100
Bulb shooting..........................................................102
/ Recall ............................................................103
Movie: Exposure Mode ................................... 104
S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode .........................105
Controlling the exposure/metering modes ........................ 106
Exposure Comp. .......................................................... 106
Metering Mode ........................................................... 108
Spot Metering Point .................................................... 109
AE lock ......................................................................... 110
Zebra ............................................................................. 111
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically ............... 112
D-Range Opt. (DRO) .................................................... 112
Auto HDR ..................................................................... 113
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Selecting the ISO sensitivity ................................................. 115
Using the zoom ......................................................................117
White Balance .......................................................................120
Setting how to process images ............................................123
Reducing blur ........................................................................ 127
Noise reduction .....................................................................129
Face Detection ...................................................................... 131
Using flash (sold separately) .................................................132
Shooting movies
Shooting movies ...................................................................139
Changing settings for movie recording ................................142
ISO AUTO Min. SS ......................................................... 116
The zoom features available with this product ...........117
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) ...................118
About zoom scale ........................................................ 119
Capturing a basic white color in
[Custom Setup] mode ............................................. 121
Creative Style ...............................................................123
Color Space ............................................................126
SteadyShot Settings ....................................................127
Long Exposure NR .................................................129
High ISO NR ...........................................................130
Flash Mode ..................................................................133
Flash Comp. .................................................................134
FEL lock ........................................................................ 135
Wireless flash shooting ...............................................136
Using a flash with a sync terminal cord ......................138
File Format..............................................................142
Record Setting ........................................................143
S&Q Settings .......................................................... 147
Audio Recording ..........................................................149
Audio Rec Level ...........................................................150
Marker Settings ...................................................... 151
4K Output Sel. ........................................................152
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Viewing
Viewing images ....................................................................153
Playing back still images ............................................. 153
Enlarging an image being played back
(Playback zoom) ......................................................154
Rotating recorded images automatically
(Display Rotation) ....................................................155
Playing back movies ....................................................155
Photo Capture .............................................................. 157
Playing back images on the image index screen
(Image Index) .......................................................... 157
Switching between still images and movies
(View Mode) ............................................................158
Selecting which memory card to play back
(Select PB Media) ....................................................159
Copying images from one memory card to another
(Copy) ......................................................................159
Playing back images using slideshow
(Slide Show) ............................................................ 160
Protecting images (Protect) .................................................. 161
Deleting images ....................................................................162
Deleting a displayed image ........................................162
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) ...............162
Viewing images on a TV .......................................................164
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable ...........164
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Customizing the camera
Registering frequently used functions ................................. 167
Assigning selected functions to the button .........................170
Customizing the MENU (My Menu) ...................................... 172
Checking images before/after recording ............................. 174
Monitor/viewfinder settings ................................................. 176
Memory card settings ...........................................................178
Camera settings ....................................................................182
Initializing the camera ..........................................................189
/ Memory ........................................................ 167
Registering shooting settings to a custom key
(Reg Cust Shoot Set) ...............................................168
Custom Key (Shoot.)/Custom Key (PB) .......................170
Function Menu Set. .......................................................171
Add Item ...................................................................... 172
Sort Item ...................................................................... 172
Delete Item .................................................................. 173
Auto Review ................................................................. 174
Aperture Preview ......................................................... 174
Shot. Result Preview ....................................................175
FINDER/MONITOR ........................................................176
Finder Frame Rate .................................................. 177
Format ..........................................................................178
File Number .................................................................179
Set File Name ...............................................................179
Recording Mode ......................................................... 180
Select REC Folder ......................................................... 181
Pwr Save Start Time .....................................................182
Remote Ctrl ..................................................................182
HDMI Settings ..............................................................183
USB Power Supply .......................................................187
PC Remote Settings .....................................................187
Setting Reset ...............................................................189
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Using network functions
Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN
functions .............................................................................. 190
Installing PlayMemories Mobile ................................. 190
Transferring images to the FTP server ........................ 191
Connecting the camera and a smartphone .........................192
Using a smartphone as a remote control
for the camera .........................................................192
Transferring images from the camera to
a smartphone ..........................................................194
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point ..............195
Recording location information to captured images ...........196
Preparation in advance ...............................................196
Operating procedure ...................................................197
Using a computer
Connecting the camera to a computer ...............................200
Selecting the appropriate
USB connection method ........................................200
Connecting to a computer ..........................................201
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......... 202
Introduction to computer software ..................................... 203
PlayMemories Home .................................................. 203
Image Data Converter ................................................ 203
Remote Camera Control .............................................204
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MENU items/List of icons
Using MENU items ............................................................... 205
List of MENU items ............................................................... 206
List of icons on the monitor ..................................................221
(Camera Settings 1) .............................................. 206
(Camera Settings 2) .............................................. 211
(Network) ................................................................214
(Playback) ..............................................................216
(Setup) ................................................................... 217
(My Menu) ............................................................. 220
If you have problems
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 226
Warning messages .............................................................. 234
About this product
Cleaning the image sensor .................................................. 238
Mount Adaptor ..................................................................... 240
LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor ..................................241
LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor ................................. 242
Vertical grip .......................................................................... 244
Specifications ....................................................................... 245
Battery life and number of recordable images.......... 245
Memory cards that can be used ................................ 246
Number of recordable images ....................................247
Recordable movie times............................................. 249
Specifications .............................................................. 252
Index ....................................................................258
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Notes on using your camera
Along with this section, also see
“Precautions” in the Help Guide
(page2).
Screen language
You can select the language
displayed on the screen using the
menu (page 218).
Notes on recording/playback
• Once you format the memory
card, all the data recorded on
the memory card will be deleted
and cannot be restored. Before
formatting, copy the data to a
computer or other device.
• Before you start recording, make a
trial recording to make sure that the
camera is working correctly.
Notes on handling the product
• This camera is designed to be dust
and moisture-resistant, but is not
waterproof or splash-proof.
• Do not leave the camera, the
supplied accessories, or memory
cards within the reach of infants.
They may be accidentally
swallowed. If this occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony can provide no guarantees
in the event of failure to record or
loss or damage of recorded images
or audio data due to a malfunction
of the camera or recording media,
etc. We recommend backing up
important data.
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Notes on the monitor, electronic
viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
• The monitor and electronic
viewfinder are manufactured
using extremely high-precision
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.
• When using the power zoom lens,
be careful not to get your fingers
or any other objects caught in the
lens.
• Do not leave the lens or the
viewfinder exposed to a strong light
source such as sunlight. Because
of the lens’s condensing function,
doing so may cause smoke, fire, or
a malfunction inside the camera
body or the lens. If you have to
leave the camera exposed to a light
source such as sunlight, attach the
lens cap to the lens.
• When you shoot with backlighting,
keep the sun sufficiently far away
from the angle of view. Otherwise,
the sunlight may enter the focus
inside the camera and cause smoke
or fire. Even if the sun is slightly
away from the angle of view, it may
still cause smoke or fire.
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• Do not directly expose the lens to
beams such as laser beams. That
may damage the image sensor and
cause the camera to malfunction.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong
light source through the lens when
it is detached. This may result in
unrecoverable damage to the eyes
or cause a malfunction.
• Do not use the camera in areas
where strong radio waves or
radiation are being emitted.
Recording and playback may not
function correctly.
• Images may trail across on the
screen in a cold location. This is not
a malfunction.
• The recorded image may be
different from the image you
monitored before recording.
Notes on using lenses and
accessories
It is recommended that you use Sony
lenses/accessories designed to suit
the characteristics of this camera.
Using this camera with products from
other manufacturers may affect its
performance, leading to accidents
or malfunction. Sony bears no
responsibility for such accidents or
malfunction.
Notes on the Multi Interface Shoe
• When attaching or detaching
accessories such as an external
flash to the Multi Interface Shoe,
first turn the power to OFF. When
attaching the accessory, confirm
that it is firmly fastened to the
camera.
• Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe
with a commercially available flash
that applies voltages of 250 V or
more or has the opposite polarity
of the camera. It may cause a
malfunction.
Notes on shooting with an external
flash
When shooting with an external flash,
light and dark stripes may appear on
the image if the shutter speed is set
to faster than 1/4000seconds.
Notes on shooting with the
viewfinder
• 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.
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• 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.
In case you may feel
uncomfortable, refrain from using
the viewfinder until your condition
recovers, and consult your doctor
as necessary.
Notes on continuous shooting
During continuous shooting, the
monitor or viewfinder may flash
between the shooting screen and a
black screen. If you keep watching
the screen in this situation, you may
experience uncomfortable symptoms
such as feeling of unwellness. If you
experience uncomfortable symptoms,
stop using the camera, and consult
your doctor as necessary.
Notes on recording for long
periods of time or recording 4K
movies
• 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.
• If the same part of your skin
touches the camera for a long
period of time while using the
camera, even if the camera does
not feel hot to you, it may cause
symptoms of a low-temperature
burn such as redness or blistering.
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Pay special attention in the following
situations and use a tripod, etc.
–When using the camera in a high-
temperature environment
–When someone with poor
circulation or impaired skin
sensation uses the camera
–When using the camera with
the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to
[High].
• Especially during 4K movie
shooting, the recording time may
be shorter under low temperature
conditions. Warm up the battery
pack or replace it with a new
battery.
Notes on playing back 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.
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.
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, NFC and Bluetooth
function, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc.,
you can turn off all wireless network
functions temporarily.
Select MENU button
[Airplane Mode] [On].
If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an
(airplane) mark will be displayed
on the screen.
(Network)
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.
Notes on security when using
wireless LAN products
• Always make sure that you are
using a secure wireless LAN to avoid
hacking, access by malicious third
parties, or other vulnerabilities.
• It is important that you set the
security settings when using a
wireless LAN.
• If a security problem arises
because no security precautions
are in place or due to any
inevitable circumstances when
using a wireless LAN, Sony bears
no responsibility for the loss or
damage.
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Notes on discarding or transferring
this product to others
When discarding or transferring
this product to others, make sure to
perform the following operation to
protect private information.
• Select [Setting Reset] [Initialize]
[OK] [OK].
Notes on discarding or transferring
a memory card to others
Executing [Format] or [Delete] on
the camera or a computer may not
completely delete the data on the
memory card. When transferring
a memory card to others, we
recommend that you delete the
data completely using data deletion
software. When discarding a memory
card, we recommend that you
physically destroy it.
Notes on location information
If you upload and share an image
tagged with a location, you may
accidentally reveal the information
to a third party. To prevent third
parties from obtaining your location
information, set [
to [Off] before shooting images.
Loc. Info. Link Set.]
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Checking the camera and the supplied items
The number in parentheses
indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• AC Adaptor (1)
The shape of the AC Adaptor
may differ depending on the
country/region.
• Battery charger (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
* Multiple power cords may be
supplied with your camera.
Use the appropriate one that
matches your country/region.
See page 4.
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FZ100 (1)
• Micro USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Body cap (1) (Attached to the
camera)
• Cable protector (1)
• Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the
camera)
• Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to
the camera)
• Instruction Manual (1) (this
manual)
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details.
Front side
ON/OFF (Power) switch
(46)/Shutter button (49)
Image sensor position
mark
• The image sensor is the
sensor that converts light
into an electric signal. The
mark shows the location
of the image sensor. When
you measure the exact
distance between the camera
and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.
• If the subject is closer than
the minimum shooting
distance of the lens, the focus
cannot be confirmed. Make
sure you put enough distance
between the subject and the
camera.
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Front dial
You can quickly adjust the
settings for each shooting
mode.
Remote sensor
Lens release button (45)
Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
Microphone*
AF illuminator (66)/Self-
timer lamp (82)
When the lens is removed
Mounting index (44)
Image sensor**
Mount
Lens contacts **
* Do not cover this part during
movie recording. Doing so may
cause noise or lower the volume.
** Do not directly touch these parts.
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Rear side
Eyepiece cup
To remove the eyepiece cup
Push the grips at the bottom
of the eyepiece cup to the left
and right and lift up the cup.
Remove the eyepiece cup
when attaching an angle
viewfinder (sold separately).
Also, select MENU
(Camera Settings 2)
[FINDER/MONITOR], and then
switch [Viewfinder (Manual)]
and [Monitor (Manual)].
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C3 button (Custom button 3)
(170)
MENU button (205)
Monitor/Touch panel (35,
90)
You can adjust the monitor to
an easily viewable angle and
shoot from any position.
Eye sensor (176)
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Diopter-adjustment dial
Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial according to your eyesight
until the display appears clearly
in the viewfinder. If it is hard to
operate the diopter-adjustment
dial, remove the eyepiece cup
before operating the dial.
MOVIE (Movie) button (139)
For shooting: AF-ON (AF On)
button (59)
For viewing:
(Enlarge)
button (154)
Rear dial
You can quickly adjust the
settings for each shooting
mode.
For shooting: AEL button
(110)
For viewing:
(Image index)
button (157)
Multi-selector (31)
Media slot cover switch
For shooting: Fn (Function)
button (31, 171)
For viewing:
(Send to Smartphone)
button
You can display the screen
for [Send to Smartphone] by
pressing this button.
Control wheel
Access lamp
For shooting: C4 button
(Custom button 4) (170)
For viewing:
(Delete) button
(162)
(Playback) button (153)
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Top side/Side view
Drive mode dial lock release
button
Upper: Drive mode dial (79)
Lower: Focus mode dial (51)
Focus mode dial lock release
button
LAN terminal
(Flash sync) terminal (138)
Speaker
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(Microphone) jack
When an external microphone
is connected, the builtin microphone turns off
automatically. When the
external microphone is a
plugin-power type, the power
of the microphone is supplied
by the camera.
(Headphones) jack
HDMI micro jack (164)
Charge lamp
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
(201)
This terminal supports Micro
USB-compatible devices.
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Multi Interface Shoe* (132)
Some accessories may not go
in all the way and protrude
backward from the Multi
interface shoe. However,
when the accessory reaches
the front end of the shoe, the
connection is completed.
Mode dial lock release button
Mode dial (96)
C2 button (Custom button 2)
(170)
C1 button (Custom button 1)
(170)
Exposure compensation dial
(106)
Hooks for shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap
onto the camera.
(N mark) (190)
• This mark indicates the touch
point for connecting the
camera and an NFC-enabled
Smartphone.
• NFC (Near Field
Communication) is an
international standard
of short-range wireless
communication technology.
SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1)
(41)
Supports SD cards only
(compatible with UHS-I and
UHS-II)
SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2)
(43)
Supports SD cards
(compatible with UHS-I) and
Memory Stick PRO Duo media
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* For details on compatible
accessories for the multi interface
shoe and the Multi/Micro USB
Terminal, visit the Sony website, or
consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Accessories for the Accessory Shoe
can also be used. Operations with
other manufactures’ accessories
are not guaranteed.
To attach the cable protector
Use the cable protector to prevent
the HDMI cable from being
disconnected when shooting
images connected by the HDMI
cable. Open both of the jack
covers and insert an HDMI cable
into the camera. Swing the HDMI
micro jack cover downward and
attach the cable protector as
illustrated so that the end of the
cable protector fits in the slit under
the Multi/Micro USB Terminal.
Secure the cable protector with the
attachment screw. Then secure the
HDMI cable with the fixing dial.
Attachment screw
Fit the end in the slit Fixing dial
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Bottom
Battery insertion slot (40)
Battery cover (40)
Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5mm (7/32inches)
long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and
damage to the camera may
occur.
Battery cover release lever
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Basic operations
Using the control wheel
• You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/
right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you
press the center of the control wheel.
• The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the
top/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected
functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control
wheel, and to the rotation of the control wheel.
• During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing
the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
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Using the multi-selector
• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more
precisely.
• When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or
[Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the
multi-selector up/down/left/right.
• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multiselector in the default settings.
Using the Fn (Function) button
You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button
and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be
registered to the Fn (Function) button.
1
Press the DISP on the control
wheel repeatedly to display
a screen mode other than
[For viewfinder], and then
press the Fn (Function) button.
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2
Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/
right side of the control wheel.
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3
Select the desired setting by
turning the front dial, and
press the center of the control
wheel.
• Some functions can be finetuned using the rear dial.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens
Select the desired function in step 2, then
press the center of the control wheel. The
dedicated setting screen for the function
will appear. Follow the operating guide
to adjust settings.
Operation guide
How to use the Quick Navi screen
The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the
viewfinder, that lets you control settings directly.
1
Select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button]
[Monitor] place a
select [Enter].
2
Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to
[For viewfinder] (page 38).
mark on [For viewfinder] and then
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3
Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.
• The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just
guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.
Auto mode
P/A/S/M mode
4
Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right
side of the control wheel.
5
Select the desired setting by turning the front dial.
• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
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To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens
Select the desired function in step 4,
then press the center of the control
wheel. The dedicated setting screen
for the function will appear. Follow the
operating guide to adjust settings.
Operation guide
Note
• Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable.
• When using [Creative Style], some settings can only be controlled from the
dedicated screen.
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Changing the screen display
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)
You can change the display contents on the screen.
Press the DISP(Display Setting) button.
• To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP
button while looking into the viewfinder.
• Each time you press the DISP button, the screen display changes.
• The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may
differ from the actual display.
During shooting (Monitor)
Display All Info. No Disp. Info. Histogram
For viewfinder Level
During shooting (Viewfinder)
No Disp. Info. HistogramLevel
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During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder)
Display Info. No Disp. Info.Histogram
• If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the
corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/
underexposed warning).
• The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review].
Histogram display
A histogram shows the luminance distribution,
displaying how many pixels there are by
luminance. It shows darker toward the left and
brighter toward the right.
The histogram changes depending on the
exposure compensation.
A peak at the right or left end of the histogram
indicates that the image has an overexposed
or underexposed area, respectively. You cannot
correct such defects using a computer after
shooting. Perform exposure compensation
before shooting as necessary.
(A)
(B)
(A): Pixel count
(B): Brightness
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Note
• The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set
separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the
viewfinder.
• The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final
photograph. It is information about image displayed on the screen. The final
result depends on the aperture value, etc.
• The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback
in the following cases:
– When the flash is used
– When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene
• In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.
Hint
• The following are not displayed in the default settings.
– Graphic Display
– Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder)
To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP
button, select MENU
the setting.
(Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button] and change
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)
Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using
DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button] [Monitor]
or [Finder] desired setting [Enter].
The items marked with are available.
Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows
the shutter speed and aperture value.
Display All Info.: Shows recording information.
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
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Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the front-back and
horizontal directions. When the product is level in both directions, the
indicator turns to green.
Horizontal direction
Front-back direction
For viewfinder*: Displays information suited for shooting with the
viewfinder.
* This screen mode is available only in the setting for [Monitor].
Note
• If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error
will be great.
• The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the
inclination is corrected by the level.
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Startup guide
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
1
Insert the battery pack into
the battery charger.
• Place the battery pack on the
battery charger in the direction
of the .
• Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow as far as
it will go.
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Connect the power cord
CHARGE lamp
(supplied) to the battery
charger, and connect the
battery charger to the wall
outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp on the battery
charger will light up in orange and
charging will start.
CHARGE lamp (orange)
Lit: Charging
Flashing: Charging error or
charging paused temporarily
because the camera is not within
the proper temperature range
• When charging is finished, the CHARGE lamp and all indicators turn
off.
• Charging time (full charge): approximately 150
fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F))
• When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack
that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash
quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If this happens,
remove the battery pack and then re-insert it to recharge.
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
min. (when charging a
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Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera
1
Open the battery cover.
2
Insert the battery pack while
pressing the lock lever with
the tip of the battery until the
battery locks into place.
Lock lever
3
Close the cover.
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To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the
camera
Turn the camera off and connect it to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the
micro USB cable (supplied), then connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet
(wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera. However, the
battery pack will not be charged.
To remove the battery pack
Make sure that the access lamp
(page 25) is not lit, and turn off
the camera. Then, slide the lock lever
and remove the battery pack. Be
careful not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever
Step 3: Inserting a memory card
For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to
page 246.
1
Open the memory card cover.
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2
Insert the SD card into the
slot 1.
Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD cards
(compatible with UHS-I and
UHS-II)
Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards
(compatible with UHS-I) and
Memory Stick PRO Duo media
• With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the
memory card until it clicks into place.
• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU
(Setup) [Select Rec. Media].
The slot 1 is used in the default settings.
• Use the slot 1 when you are only using one SD card.
• Use the slot 2 when you are using Memory Stick media. In this case,
set [Select Rec. Media] to [Slot 2].
3
Close the cover.
Hint
• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is
recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable
performance of the memory card (page 178).
Note
• Do not insert a Memory Stick media into the slot 1. It may cause a malfunction.
Slot 2 Slot 1
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To remove the memory card
Open the memory card cover.
Make sure that the access lamp
(page25) is not lit, and then push
in the memory card once to remove
it.
Access lamp
To record to memory cards in two slots
The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change
the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
By inserting another memory card into the slot 2, you can record the same
images to two memory cards simultaneously or record a different type
of image (still images/movies) to each memory card ([Recording Mode])
180).
(page
Step 4: Attaching a lens
1
Remove the body cap from the
camera and the rear lens cap
from the rear of the lens.
• When changing the lens,
work quickly in a dust-free
environment to keep dust or
debris from getting inside the
camera.
Rear lens cap
Body cap
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2
Mount the lens by aligning
the two white index marks
(mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.
• Hold the camera with the lens
facing down to prevent dust or
debris from entering the camera.
3
While pushing the lens lightly
toward the camera, turn the
lens slowly in the direction of
the arrow until it clicks into
the locked position.
Note
• Be sure to hold the lens straight and do not use force when attaching a lens.
• Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens
(sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the
Mount Adaptor.
• If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible 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 zoom or focus
adjustment.
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To remove the lens
Keep pressing the lens release
button and turn the lens in the
direction of the arrow until it stops.
Lens release button
Compatible lenses
Lenses compatible with this camera are as follows:
Lens Compatibility with the camera
Lens compatible
with 35mm full-
A-mount lens
E-mount lens
* Images will be recorded in APS-C size. The angle of view will correspond to
approximately 1.5 times the focal length indicated on the lens. (For example,
the angle of view will correspond to 75mm when a 50mm-lens is attached.)
frame format
APS-C size
dedicated lens
Lens compatible
with 35mm fullframe format
APS-C size
dedicated lens
(sold separately) compatible with
full-frame format is required)
(sold separately) is required)
(A Mount Adaptor
*
(A Mount Adaptor
*
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Step 5: Setting the language and the clock
1
Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch
to “ON” to turn on the camera.
2
Select the desired language
and then press the center of
the control wheel.
3
Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press
the center.
4
Select the desired geographic location and then press the
center.
5
Select [Date/Time] using the top/bottom of the control wheel or
by turning the control wheel, and then press the center.
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Control wheel
6
Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right
side of the control wheel, and then press the center.
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Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and
press the center.
Hint
• To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 218).
Note
• This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images.
You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using
PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode
1
Press and hold the lock release button in the center of the
mode dial, then turn the mode dial to set to
The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto).
2
Look through the viewfinder and hold the camera.
3
Set the size of the subject by rotating the zoom ring of the lens
when a zoom lens is attached.
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Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
• When the image is in focus, an indicator (such as ) will light up.
5
Press the shutter button all the way down.
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To shoot movies
Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording.
To play back images
Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the
desired image using the control wheel.
To delete displayed image
Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select
[Delete] using the control wheel on the confirmation screen, and then
press the center of the control wheel to delete the image.
To shoot images in various shooting modes
Set the mode dial to the desired mode depending on the subject or the
functions you want to use (page 96).
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Shooting
Shooting still images
1
Select the desired shooting
mode by turning the mode
dial.
• Turn the mode dial while
pressing the mode dial lock
release button in the center of
the mode dial.
2
Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through
the viewfinder and hold the camera.
3
When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by rotating the
zoom ring.
4
Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a
beep sounds and the indicator
(such as ) lights up.
5
Press the shutter button fully down.
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To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired
subject (Focus-lock)
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus
mode.
Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF).
• Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial
lock release button.
Place the subject within
the AF area and press the
shutter button halfway
down.
The focus is locked.
• If it is difficult to focus on
the desired subject, set
[Focus Area] to [Center] or
[Flexible Spot].
Keep pressing the shutter
button halfway down, and
place the subject back in
the original position to recompose the shot.
Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture.
Hint
• When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and
the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus
setting.
In [Continuous AF] mode,
has been achieved does not sound.
lights up and the beep indicating that the focus
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Focusing
Focus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
Turn the focus mode dial while
Focus mode dial
pressing the focus mode dial
lock release button and select
the desired mode.
Focus mode dial lock release
button
AF-S (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is
complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
AF-C (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter
button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is
in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera
focuses.
DMF (DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after performing
auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when
using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in
situations such as macro shooting.
MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on
the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus.
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Focus indicator
(lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.
(flashing): The subject is not in focus.
(lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously
according to the movements of the subject.
(lit): Focusing is in progress.
Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus
• Dark and distant subjects
• Subjects with poor contrast
• Subjects seen through glass
• Fast-moving subjects
• Reflective light or shiny surfaces
• Flashing light
• Back-lit subjects
• Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings
• Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances
Note
• When [Continuous AF] is set, the angle of view may change little by little while
focusing. This does not affect the actual recorded images.
• Even if the focus mode dial is set to AF-S or DMF, the focus mode will switch
to [Continuous AF] when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to
.
Hint
• In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the
button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function (page 170).
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Auto focus
Focus Area
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus
properly in the auto focus mode.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area] desired
setting.
Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen
automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the
still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area
that is in focus.
Zone: Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus, and the product
will automatically select a focus area.
Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image.
Use together with the focus-lock function to create the composition
you want.
Flexible Spot: Allows you to move the focusing frame to a desired
point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a
narrow area.
Expand Flexible Spot: If the product cannot focus on a single
selected point, it uses focus points around the flexible spot as a
secondary priority area for focusing.
Lock-on AF: When the shutter button is pressed
and held halfway down, the product tracks the subject within the
selected autofocus area. This setting is available only when the
[Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. Point the cursor at [Lock-on AF]
on the [Focus Area] setting screen, and then adjust the desired area to
start tracking using the left/right sides of the control wheel. You can
also move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating
the area as a zone, flexible spot or expand flexible spot.
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Examples of the focusing frame display
The focusing frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode.
When focusing with the contrast AF or phase detection AF
When focusing with the phase detection AF
• When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor
(LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately) and [
[Phase Detection AF], the focusing frame for “When focusing with the
phase detection AF” may be displayed.
AF System] is set to
When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the
monitor
• When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the
[Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focusing frame is shown by the
dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
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To move the focus area
• You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or
[Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to
the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing
frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the
multi-selector.
• You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it
on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand.
Hint
• In the default settings, [Focus Area] is assigned to the C2 button.
Note
• [Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations:
– [Intelligent Auto]
• The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the
shutter button is pressed all the way down at once.
• When the mode dial is set to
[Lock-on AF] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area].
(Movie) or , or during movie shooting,
Phase detection AF
When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area,
the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and
contrast AF.
Note
• Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. If
you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot use
AF Track Sens], [ AF Track Sens] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if
[
you use a previously purchased applicable lens, the phase detection AF might
not function unless you update the lens.
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Focus Standard
If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall
useful functions such as focusing on a subject in the center of the screen
automatically in accordance with the focus area settings.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)]
desired button, then assign the [Focus Standard]
function to the button.
Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.
• What you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the
settings for [Focus Area] and [Center Lock-on AF].
When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot] or
[Expand Flexible Spot]:
Pressing the key moves the focusing frame back to the center.
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Center]:
• When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], [Center Lock-on AF] is activated
by pressing the key. The camera detects the subject positioned in the
center of the screen and starts tracking by pressing the center of the
control wheel while [Center Lock-on AF] is activated.
• When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [Off], the camera focuses on the
center point.
Note
• You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or
[Down Button].
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Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s
orientation (horizontal/vertical) ( Swt. V/H AF Area)
You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the
focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/
vertical).
This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to
change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scene.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Swt. V/H AF Area]
desired setting.
Off: Does not switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing
frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
AF Point Only: Switches the position of the focusing frame according to
the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). The [Focus Area] is
fixed.
AF Point + AF Area: Switches both the [Focus Area] and the position
of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera
(horizontal/vertical).
An example when [AF Point + AF Area] is selected
Vertical Horizontal Vertical
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[Flexible Spot]
(Upper left corner)
• Three camera orientations are detected: horizontal, vertical with the
side of the shutter button facing up, and vertical with the side of the
shutter button facing down.
[Flexible Spot]
(Upper right corner)
[Zone]
(Lower left corner)
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Note
• If the setting for [ Swt. V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for each
camera orientation will not be retained.
• The [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame will not change even
• When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is
• The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up
Swt. V/H AF Area] is set to [AF Point + AF Area] or [AF Point Only] in
when [
the following situations:
– When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Movie], or
[S&Q Motion]
– While the shutter button is pressed halfway down
– During movie shooting
– While using the digital zoom function
– While the auto-focusing is activated
– When [Focus Settings] are activated
– During continuous shooting
– During the countdown for the self-timer
– When [Focus Magnifier] is activated
vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last
focus setting.
or down.
AF/MF control
You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice
versa while shooting without changing your holding position.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)]
desired button [AF/MF Control Hold] or [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle].
AF/MF Control Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held
down.
AF/MF Ctrl Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is
pressed again.
Note
• You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button],
[Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel.
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AF On
You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The
settings for the focus mode dial will be applied.
Press the AF-ON(AF On) button while shooting in autofocus
mode.
Hint
• Set [ AF w/ shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto
focusing using the shutter button.
AF w/ shutter], [ Pre-AF], and [ Eye-Start AF] to [Off] to focus at
• Set [
a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject.
Eye AF
The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button
pressed.
1
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)]
desired key, then assign the [Eye AF] function to the key.
2
Point the camera at a person’s face, and press the button to
which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function.
3
Press the shutter button while pressing the button.
Hint
• When the camera focuses on the eyes, a detection frame is displayed over
the eyes. If the focus mode is set to [Single-shot AF], the frame will disappear
after a period of time.
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Note
• If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
• Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF] such as when
[Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus].
• The [Eye AF] function may not function very well in the following situations:
– When the person is wearing sunglasses.
– When the front hair covers the person’s eyes.
– In low-light or back-lit conditions.
– When the eyes are closed.
– When the person is in the shade.
– When the person is out of focus.
– When the person is moving too much.
• If the person is moving too much, the detection frame may not display
correctly over their eyes.
• When the mode dial is set to
[Eye AF] is unavailable.
(Movie) or , or during movie recording,
AF in Focus Mag.
You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by
magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image
is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than the flexible spot.
1
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ AF in Focus Mag.]
[On].
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnifier].
3
Magnify the image by pressing the center of the multi-selector,
and then adjust the position by pressing the multi-selector up/
down/left/right.
• The magnification scale changes each time you press the center.
4
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
• The focus will be achieved at point of + in the center of the screen.
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5
Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
• The camera exits the magnified display after shooting.
Hint
• Use of a tripod is recommended to accurately identify the location you want
to magnify.
• You can check the auto-focusing result by magnifying the displayed image.
If you want to readjust the focus position, adjust the focus area on the
magnified screen and then press the shutter button halfway down.
Note
• If you enlarge an area at the edge of the screen, the camera may not be able
to focus.
• The exposure and white balance cannot be adjusted while the displayed
image is being magnified.
AF in Focus Mag.] is unavailable in the following situations:
• [
– During movie shooting
– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
– When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
• While the displayed image is being magnified, the following functions are
unavailable:
– [Eye AF]
– [Center Lock-on AF]
Eye-Start AF]
– [
Pre-AF]
– [
– [Face Detection]
Center Lock-on AF
When you press the center of the control wheel, the camera detects the
subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the
subject.
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MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Center Lock-on AF]
[On].
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2
Align the target frame over
the subject and press the
center of the control wheel.
• Press the center again to stop
tracking.
Target frame
3
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
Hint
• If you assign the [Focus Standard] function to the desired key using
[Custom Key (Shoot.)], you can activate [Center Lock-on AF] by pressing the
key when [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On] and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide]
or [Center]. You can also detect the subject again by pressing the key to which
[Focus Standard] is assigned.
• You can select the subject to be tracked by touch operation when shooting
using the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On].
Note
• The [Center Lock-on AF] function may not function very well in the following
situations:
– The subject is moving too quickly.
– The subject is too small, or too large.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– It is dark.
– The ambient light changes.
• Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations:
– When shooting in Manual Focus mode.
– When using the digital zoom
– When [
– When [
Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].
Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps].
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Registering the current focus area ( AF Area Regist.)
You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily
using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which
the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes.
With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the
situation.
How to register a focus area
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ AF Area Regist.]
[On].
Set the focus area to the desired position and then hold
down the Fn(Function) button.
How to call up the registered focus area
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)]
desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold].
Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key
to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and
then press the shutter button to shoot images.
Hint
• When a focusing frame is registered using [ AF Area Regist.], the registered
focusing frame flashes on the monitor.
• If you assign [Regist AF Area tggle] to a custom key, you can use the
registered focusing frame without holding down the key.
• If [Reg. AF Area + AF On] is assigned to a custom key, auto focusing using the
registered focusing frame is performed when the key is pressed.
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Note
• A focus area cannot be registered in the following situations:
– The mode dial is set to either
– While [Touch Focus] is being performed
– While using the digital zoom function
– While [Lock-on AF] is being performed
– While focusing
– While performing focus lock
• You cannot call up the registered focus area in the following situations:
– The mode dial is set to either
• When [ AF Area Regist.] is set to [On], the [Lock Operation Parts] setting is
locked to [Unlock].
(Movie) or
(Auto Mode), (Movie) or
Pre-AF
The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter
button halfway down.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Pre-AF] desired
setting.
On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.
Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway
down.
Note
• [ Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted.
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Priority Set in AF-S
Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus
when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF] and the subject is
remaining still.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Priority Set in AF-S]
desired setting.
AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject
is in focus.
Release: Prioritizes the shutter’s release. The shutter will be released even
if the subject is out of focus.
Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing
and shutter release.
Priority Set in AF-C
Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus
when the continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Priority Set in AF-C]
desired setting.
AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject
is in focus.
Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even
if the subject is out of focus.
Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing
and shutter release.
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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject
in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button
halfway down and locking the focus, the red AF illuminator lights up to
allow the camera to focus easily.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ AF Illuminator]
desired setting.
Auto: The AF illuminator lights up automatically in dark surroundings.
Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.
Note
• You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
– When the shooting mode is set to either [Movie] or [S&Q Motion].
– When the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF].
– When [Focus Magnifier] is activated (page71).
– When a Mount Adaptor is attached.
• The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health
hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.
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AF Micro Adj.
Allows you to adjust the auto-focusing position and register an adjusted
value for each lens when using A-mount lenses with an LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
Use this function only when adjustments are needed. Note that the auto
focus function may not be performed at a proper position when using this
adjustment.
1
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [AF Micro Adj.].
2
Select [AF Adjustment Set.] [On].
3
[amount] desired value.
• The larger the value you select, the farther the autofocused position
will be from the product. The smaller the value you select, the closer
the autofocused position will be to the product.
Hint
• It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting
conditions. Set [Focus Area] to [Flexible Spot] and use a bright subject with
high contrast when you adjust.
Note
• When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value, the
registered value appears on the screen. [±0] appears for lenses for which a
value has not yet been registered.
• If [–] is displayed as the value, then a total of 30 lenses have been registered
and no new lens can be registered. To register a new lens, attach a lens for
which the registration can be erased, and set its value to [±0], or reset the
values of all the lenses using [Clear].
• The [AF Micro Adj.] supports Sony, Minolta, or Konica-Minolta lenses. If you
perform [AF Micro Adj.] with lenses other than the supported lenses, the
registered settings for the supported lenses may be affected. Do not perform
[AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens.
• You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and
Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification.
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AF System
Sets the focus detection system (Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF) when
you attach an A-mount lens using an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor
(sold separately).
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ AF System] desired
setting.
Phase Detection AF: Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing
speed is very fast.
Contrast AF: Always focuses with Contrast AF. The focusing speed is
slower. Use when you cannot focus with [Phase Detection AF].
Note
• When [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF], [Continuous AF] under
[Focus Mode] is unavailable.
• The following functions are unavailable when [
[Phase Detection AF]:
– [Zone], [Expand Flexible Spot], and [Lock-on AF] in [Focus Area]
– [Eye AF]
• When [
temporarily switch to [AF] even if it is set to [Balanced Emphasis].
AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Priority Set in AF-S] will
AF System] is set to
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Manual Focus
When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust
the focus manually.
1
Turn the focus mode dial
Focus mode dial
while pressing the focus mode
dial lock release button and
select MF.
Focus mode dial lock
release button
2
Rotate the focusing ring to
achieve sharp focus.
• When you rotate the focusing
ring, the focus distance is
displayed on the screen. The
focus distance is not displayed
when the Mount Adaptor
(sold separately) is attached.
3
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Note
• When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct
focus on the viewfinder (page25).
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Direct manual focus (DMF)
You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing,
letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual
focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro
shooting.
1
Turn the focus mode dial
Focus mode dial
while pressing the focus mode
dial lock release button and
select DMF.
Focus mode dial lock
release button
2
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.
3
Keep the shutter button
pressed halfway down, and
then rotate the focusing ring
to achieve a sharper focus.
• When you rotate the focusing
ring, the focus distance is
displayed on the screen. The
focus distance is not displayed
when the Mount Adaptor
(sold separately) is attached.
4
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
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Focus Magnifier
You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike
MF Assist], you can magnify the image without operating the
with [
focus ring.
1
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnifier].
2
Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and
select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multiselector up/down/left/right.
• Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change.
• You can set the initial magnification by selecting MENU
(Camera Settings 1) [ Initial Focus Mag.].
3
Confirm the focus.
• Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the
center of an image.
• When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus
while an image is magnified. If [
the [Focus Magnifier] function is canceled when the shutter button is
pressed halfway down.
• When the shutter button is pressed halfway down while an image
is magnified during the auto-focusing, different functions are
performed depending on the [
– When [
Auto-focusing is performed again.
– When [
The [Focus Magnifier] function is canceled.
• You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by
selecting MENU
AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [On]:
AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off]:
(Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnif. Time].
AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off],
AF in Focus Mag.] setting.
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Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
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To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation
You can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor.
Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand.
When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform
[Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on.
Hint
• While using the focus magnifier function, you can move the magnified
area by dragging it on the touch panel.
• To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again.
When [
is ended by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off], the focus magnifier function
MF Assist
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing
easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
1
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ MF Assist] [On].
2
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
• The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing
the center of the control wheel.
Hint
• You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU
(Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnif. Time].
Note
• You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the
[Focus Magnifier] function instead.
MF Assist] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached. Use the
• [
[Focus Magnifier] function instead.
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Peaking Level
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual
Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Peaking Level] desired
setting.
High: Sets the peaking level to high.
Mid: Sets the peaking level to middle.
Low: Sets the peaking level to low.
Off: Does not use the peaking function.
Note
• Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking
differs, depending on the subject and lens.
• The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via
HDMI.
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Shutter setting
Shutter Type
You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic
shutter.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type] desired
setting.
Auto: The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting
conditions and shutter speed.
Mechanical Shut.: Shoot with the mechanical shutter only.
Electronic Shut.: Shoot with the electronic shutter only.
Hint
• In the following situations, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Auto] or
[Electronic Shut.].
– When shooting with a high-speed shutter in a bright environment such as
outside in bright sunlight, the beach, or snowy mountains.
– When you want to increase the speed of continuous shooting.
Note
• In rare cases, the shutter sound may be produced when the power is turned
off even if the [
not a malfunction.
• In the following situations, the mechanical shutter will be activated even if the
Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shut.].
[
– When capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] for [White Balance]
– [Face Registration]
• The following functions are unavailable when the [
[Electronic Shut.].
– Flash shooting
Long Exposure NR
–
– Bulb shooting
Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shut.]. However, this is
Shutter Type] is set to
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Using the electronic shutter
Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting
that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting
without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and
blackout-free shooting*.
* During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames
and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor
while shooting images.
Shutter types and camera performance
The camera’s shutter speed range, shutter sound, occurrence of blackout,
and availability of the flash for each setting are as follows:
Shutter Type
Auto
Single shooting:
BULB – 1/32000
Shutter speed
Continuous
shooting:
1/8 – 1/32000
*1*
Single shooting:
Mechanical shutter
sound
Shutter sound
Continuous
shooting:
Electronic shutter
sound
Single shooting:
Occurs
Blackout
Flash
1
The maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 second when the shooting mode
*
Continuous
shooting: Blackout-
3
*
free
Available Available Unavailable
is not set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure), or during bracket
shooting with a setting other than [WB bracket] or [DRO Bracket].
2
The next value after 1/16000 second is 1/32000 second when the shooting
*
mode is set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure).
3
When [Shoot. Start Disp.] is set to [On], blackout occurs only when the first
*
image is shot (page 78).
Mechanical Shut.
Single shooting:
2
*1*
BULB – 1/8000
Continuous
shooting:
2
30 – 1/8000
Mechanical shutter
sound
Occurs
Electronic Shut.
Single shooting:
30 – 1/32000
*1*
Continuous
shooting:
1/8 – 1/32000
*1*
Electronic shutter
sound
3
Blackout-free
*
2
2
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Advanced shooting using the electronic shutter: Shooting
without shutter sound
You can use the electronic shutter to shoot without shutter sound.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type]
[Electronic Shut.].
• Select [Electronic Shut.] or [Auto] for continuous shooting.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Audio signals]
[Off] or [On: other than e-shut].
Advanced shooting using the electronic shutter: Blackoutfree continuous shooting
You can use the electronic shutter to perform continuous shooting with
focus and exposure tracking, without the screen blacking out.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type]
[Auto] or [Electronic Shut.].
Turn the mode dial and select
(Aperture Priority), (Shutter Priority), or
(Manual Exposure), then set the shutter speed
and aperture value. (For example: shutter speed of
1/250second and aperture value of F2.8)
• The product will not adjust the exposure in manual exposure mode
when [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO].
Turn the drive mode dial and select
(Continuous Shooting: Hi),
(Continuous Shooting: Mid), or
(Continuous Shooting: Lo).
Turn the focus mode dial and select AF-C (Continuous AF),
then start shooting images.
(Program Auto),
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Hint
• If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout-
free shooting, adjust the setting using MENU
[Shoot. Timing Disp.].
• To take advantage of the performance of the camera, we recommend that
you use a UHS-II memory card. When using a UHS-II memory card, insert it
into the memory card slot 1.
(Camera Settings 2)
Note
• When shooting without the shutter sound, do so on your own responsibility,
with sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject.
• Even if you set the camera to shoot without the shutter sound, it will not be
completely silent.
• Even if you set the camera to shoot without the shutter sound, the aperture
and focus will make sounds.
• If you set [Audio signals] to [Off], the camera will not beep when the subject
comes into focus or when the self-timer is in operation.
• During blackout-free shooting, the slower the shutter speed, the lower the
refresh rate of the screen. If you want the screen display to be smooth in order
to track the subject, set a shutter speed faster than 1/125 second.
• The electronic shutter operates differently when a Mount Adaptor is attached
to the camera.
Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)
Sets the method for displaying the shutter release timing on the screen
during blackout-free shooting.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Shoot. Timing Disp.]
desired setting.
On: Type 1/On: Type 2: Displays a frame around the focusing frame.
On: Type 3/On: Type 4: Displays in the four corners of the screen.
Off: Does not display the shutter release timing during blackout-free shooting.
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Shoot. Start Disp.
Sets whether to let the screen black out when shooting the first image
during blackout-free shooting.
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Shoot. Start Disp.]
desired setting.
On: The screen blacks out when shooting the first image during blackout-
free shooting.
Off: The screen does not black out when shooting the first image during
blackout-free shooting.
e-Front Curtain Shut.
The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag
between when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is released.
You can use [e-Front Curtain Shut.] when [
[Mechanical Shut.].
Shutter Type] is set to
MENU (Camera Settings 2) [e-Front Curtain Shut.]
desired setting.
On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Note
• When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached,
a defocused circle may get cut because of the shutter mechanism. In such
cases, set this function to [Off].
• When a lens made by another manufacturer (including a
Minolta/Konica-Minolta lens) is used, set this function to [Off]. If you set this
function to [On], the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness
will be uneven.
• When you shoot at high shutter speeds, the image brightness may become
uneven depending on the shooting environment. In such cases, set
[e-Front Curtain Shut.] to [Off].
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Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)
Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting,
continuous shooting or bracketing shooting.
Select the desired drive mode
by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while
holding down the drive mode dial
lock release button.
Single Shooting: Normal
shooting mode.
Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you
press and hold down the shutter button.
Self-timer: Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated
number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
Bracket: Shoots images using the bracketing function. The
type of bracketing function can be set by selecting MENU
(Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type].
Continuous shooting
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter
button.
Turn the drive mode dial and select the desired mode.
• Turn the drive mode dial while pressing the drive mode dial lock release
button.
Continuous Shooting: Hi/ Continuous Shooting: Mid/
Continuous Shooting: Lo
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Shutter Type
Mechanical Shut. Auto/Electronic Shut.
Continuous Shooting: Hi
Continuous Shooting: Mid
Continuous Shooting: Lo
5 images per second
at maximum*
5 images per second
at maximum*
1
1
2.5 images per second
at maximum
20 images per second at
maximum *
10 images per second at
maximum*
5 images per second at
maximum*
1*2*3
1
1
*1 When the F-value is greater than F11, the focus is locked to the setting in the
first shot.
2
When the Focus Mode is set to AF-C (Continuous AF), the speed of
*
continuous shooting varies depending on the attached lens. For details,
check the support page on compatible lenses.
3
During uncompressed RAW shooting, 12 images are shot per second at
*
maximum.
Hint
• To continuously adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting,
set as follows:
– [Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF]
AEL w/ shutter]: [Off] or [Auto]
– [
Note
• Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations:
– [Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.].
– [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR].
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Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator
(Cont. Shoot. Length)
Sets whether to display an indicator of the
remaining time for which continuous shooting
can be performed at the same shooting speed.
MENU (Camera Settings 2)
[Cont. Shoot. Length] desired setting.
Always Display: Always displays the
indicator when the drive mode is set to
[Cont. Shooting].
Shoot.-Only Display: Displays the indicator only
while continuous shooting is performed.
Not Displayed: Does not display the indicator.
Hint
• When the internal camera memory for buffering is full, “SLOW” will be
displayed and the continuous shooting speed will decrease.
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Self-timer
Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of
seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the
5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture,
and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by
pressing the shutter button.
1
Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Self-timer Type]
[Self-timer (Single)] desired mode.
The mode determines the number of seconds until a picture is taken
after the shutter button is pressed.
• The setting screen for [Self-timer Type] can be displayed by pressing
the Fn button.
Self-timer (Single): 10 Sec
Self-timer (Single): 5 Sec
Self-timer (Single): 2 Sec
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
The self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and a picture is taken after
the designated number of seconds have elapsed.
Hint
• Press the shutter button again to stop the count of the self-timer.
• Select a drive mode other than
to cancel the self-timer.
• Set [Audio signals] to [Off] to mute the beep sound during self-timer counting.
• To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select
mode dial, then select MENU
[Selftimer during Brkt].
(Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial
(Bracket) by turning the drive
(Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
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Self-timer (Cont)
Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a
designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was
pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots.
1
Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Self-timer Type]
[Self-timer (Cont)] desired mode.
For example, three images are shot when 10 seconds
have elapsed after the shutter button is pressed when
[Self-timer (Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.] is selected.
• The setting screen for [Self-timer Type] can be displayed by pressing
the Fn button.
Self-timer (Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.
Self-timer (Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.
Self-timer (Cont.): 5 Sec. 3 Img.
Self-timer (Cont.): 5 Sec. 5 Img.
Self-timer (Cont.): 2 Sec. 3 Img.
Self-timer (Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
The self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and pictures are taken
after the designated number of seconds has elapsed. The designated
number of pictures are taken continuously.
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Hint
• Press the shutter button again to stop the count of the self-timer.
• Select a drive mode other than
to cancel the self-timer.
(Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial
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Cont. Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from
base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select an
image that suits your purpose after recording.
1
Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
[Bracket Type] [Cont. Bracket] desired mode.
For example, the camera shoots a total of three images continuously
with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3EV when
[Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image] is selected.
• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the
Fn button.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
• The base exposure is set at the first shot.
• Keep pressing and holding the shutter button until bracket shooting
is finished.
Note
• The last shot is shown on the auto review.
• When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is
changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is
selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the
compensated value.
• Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes:
– [Intelligent Auto]
• When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which
shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the
shutter button for each image.
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Single Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from
base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select the
image that suits your purpose after recording.
Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you
can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot.
1
Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
[Bracket Type] [Single Bracket] desired mode.
For example, three images are shot one by one with an exposure value
shifted by plus or minus 0.3EV when [Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image] is
selected.
• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the
Fn button.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
• Press the shutter button for each image.
Note
• When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is
changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is
selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the
compensated value.
• Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations:
– [Intelligent Auto]
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Indicator during bracket shooting
Ambient light* bracketing
3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps
Exposure compensation ±0.0EV
Viewfinder
Monitor
(Display All Info. or
Histogram)
Monitor
(For viewfinder)
* Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light,
electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a
moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called “ambient
light.”
(Upper indicator) (Lower indicator)
Flash bracketing
3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps
Flash compensation -1.0EV
No indicator is displayed.
Note
• During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are
displayed over/under the bracket indicator.
• When you start single bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one
as the camera records images.
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WB bracket
Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according
to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color
filter.
1
Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
[Bracket Type] [WB bracket] desired mode.
• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the
Fn button.
White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with
small changes in the white balance (within the range of 10MK
White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with
large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK
-1
is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature
* MK
conversion filters and indicates the same value as “mired.”
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Note
• The last shot is shown on the auto review.
-1
*).
-1
*).
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DRO Bracket
You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of
D-Range Optimizer value.
1
Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
2
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
[Bracket Type] [DRO Bracket] desired mode.
• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the
Fn button.
DRO Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small
changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 2, and Lv 3).
DRO Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large
changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5).
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Note
• The last shot is shown on the auto review.
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Bracket Settings
You can set the type of bracket or the self-timer in bracket shooting
mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing or white balance
bracketing.
Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial.
• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock
release button.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings]
desired setting.
Bracket Type: Sets the type of bracket shooting.
(Cont. Bracket / Single Bracket / WB bracket / DRO Bracket)
Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during
bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter
is released if using the self-timer.
(OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec)
Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white
balance bracketing.
(0-+/-0+)
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Using touch function
Touch Operation
Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor.
MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] desired setting.
On: Activates the touch operation.
Off: Deactivates the touch operation.
Touch Focus
You can select a subject on which to focus using touch operations in the
still image and movie recording modes.
MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] [On].
Specifying the position where you want to focus in the
still image mode
You can focus on the desired position by touching the monitor.
Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or
[Expand Flexible Spot].
MENU
[Off].
Touch the monitor.
• Touch the subject to focus.
• When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the camera
focuses on the focusing frame. Press the shutter button all the way
down to shoot images.
• To cancel focusing with touch operations, touch
center of the control wheel.
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or press the
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Specifying the position where you want to focus in the
movie recording mode (spot focus)
The camera will focus on the touched subject.
Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or
[Expand Flexible Spot].
MENU
[Off].
Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or
during recording.
• When you touch the subject, the focus mode temporarily switches to
manual focus and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring.
• To cancel spot focus, touch
wheel.
Hint
• In addition to the touch focus function, touch operations such as the following
are also available.
– When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], the
focusing frame can be moved using touch operations.
– When the [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus], the focus magnifier can be
used by double-tapping the monitor.
Note
• The touch focus function is not available in the following situations:
– When using the viewfinder
– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus].
– When using the digital zoom
– When using the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
– When using the LA-EA1 or LA-EA3, and the shooting mode is set to [Movie]
(Camera Settings 1) [Center Lock-on AF]
or press the center of the control
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Selecting a still image size/image quality
Image Size
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the
image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the
more images can be recorded.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Image Size] desired
setting.
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9
L: 24M
M: 10M
S: 6.0M
6000×4000 pixels
3936×2624 pixels
3008×2000 pixels
When [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On]
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9
L: 10M
M: 6.0M
S: 2.6M
Note
• When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW
images corresponds to “L.”
3936×2624 pixels
3008×2000 pixels
1968×1312 pixels
L: 20M
M: 8.7M
S: 5.1M
L: 8.7M
M: 5.1M
S: 2.2M
6000×3376 pixels
3936×2216 pixels
3008×1688 pixels
3936×2216 pixels
3008×1688 pixels
1968×1112 pixels
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Aspect Ratio
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Aspect Ratio] desired
setting.
3:2: Suitable for standard prints.
16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV.
Quality
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Quality] desired
setting.
RAW: File format: RAW
Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this
format to process images on a computer for professional purposes.
• The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not
displayed on the screen.
RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is
suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW
for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Extra fine: File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a
higher quality than with [Fine].
Fine: File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Standard: File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the
compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size
of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine]. This will allow more files to
be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality will be lower.
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About RAW images
• To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software
Image Data Converter is needed. With Image Data Converter, you can
open a RAW image file, then convert it into a popular image format
such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance, saturation or
contrast of the image.
• You cannot apply [Auto HDR] or [Picture Effect] functions with RAW
images.
• RAW images recorded with this camera have a resolution of 14 bits per
pixel. However, the resolution may be limited to 12 bits in the following
shooting modes:
Long Exposure NR]
– [
– [BULB]
– Continuous shooting
• You can set whether RAW images are compressed or uncompressed
using [
Note
• If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that
you record in JPEG format.
• You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images.
RAW File Type].
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APS-C/Super 35mm
Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in
Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you
can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product.
MENU (Camera Settings 1) [APS-C/Super 35mm]
desired setting.
On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent
size.
Auto: Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens.
Off: Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures.
Note
• When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to
[Off], shooting may fail.
• When you set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [On], the angle of view will be the
same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor.
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Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial function
You can select the desired
shooting mode by turning the
mode dial.
• Turn the mode dial while
pressing the mode dial lock
release button in the center of
the mode dial.
Available functions
(Intelligent Auto)
(Program Auto)
(Aperture Priority)
(Shutter Priority)
(Manual Exposure)
1/2/3 (Memory recall)
(Movie)
(S&Q Motion)
Allows you to shoot with automatic scene
recognition.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted
automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value (F value)). Also you can select
various settings using the menu.
Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot
when you want to blur the background, etc.
Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by
manually adjusting the shutter speed.
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired
exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the
shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling
often-used modes or numeric settings registered
in advance.
Allows you to change the exposure mode for
movie recording.
Allows you to shoot slow-motion and quickmotion movies.
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( Intelligent Auto)
The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.
1
Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode).
• The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto).
2
Point the camera at the
subject.
When the camera recognized the
scene, the icon for the recognized
scene appears on the screen.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Note
• The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom
functions other than optical zoom.
• The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting
conditions.
About Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode. This function
allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and
shoot the image.
Scene Recognition
When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and
guides are displayed on the first line:
(Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene),
(Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro),
(Spotlight), (Low Light), (Night Scene using a tripod)
Note
• When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait],
[Night Portrait] and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.
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Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the
shutter speed and the aperture value).
You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].
1
Set the mode dial to (Program Auto).
2
Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Program Shift
When you are not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed
and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the appropriate
exposure set by the camera.
Turn the front/rear dial to select the aperture value and shutter speed
combination.
• “P” on the screen changes to “P
• To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than
[Program Auto], or turn off the camera.
Note
• According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not
be used.
• Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel
the setting you made.
• When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also
change while maintaining the shift amount.
” when you turn the front/rear dial.
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Aperture Priority
You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus,
or by defocusing the background.
1
Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority).
2
Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial.
• Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and
beyond the subject are blurred.
Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are
all in focus.
• If the aperture value you have set is not suitable for appropriate
exposure, the shutter speed on the shooting screen will blink. If this
happens, change the aperture value.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
Note
• The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image
being shot.
Shutter Priority
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by
adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement
with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.
1
Set the mode dial to (Shutter Priority).
Shooting
2
Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial.
• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value
on the shooting screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter
speed.
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Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
Hint
• Use a tripod to prevent camera-shake when you have selected a slow shutter
speed.
• When you shoot indoor sports scenes, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.
Note
• The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority
mode.
• When [
or longer with a [
reduction after shooting is performed for the same amount of time that the
shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction
is in progress.
• The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image
being shot.
Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] and the shutter speed is 1second
Shutter Type] other than [Electronic Shut.] is set, noise
Manual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the
shutter speed and aperture.
1
Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure).
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