Sony Alpha A9 II User Manual

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in-depth instructions on the

many functions of the camera.

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au sujet des nombreuses fonctions

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Цифровой фотоаппарат со сменным объективом/Инструкция по эксплуатации

Цифровий фотоапарат зі змінним об’єктивом/Посібник з експлуатації

Digitalkamera med utbytbart objektiv/Handledning

Digitaalinen kamera vaihdettavalla objektiivilla/Käyttöopas

Digitalkamera med utskiftbart objektiv/Bruksanvisning

Digitalkamera med udskifteligt objektiv/Betjeningsvejledning

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ILCE-9M2 Help Guide

Instruction Manual

(this book)

This manual introduces some basic functions.

For the quick start guide, see “Startup guide” (page 23). The “Startup guide” introduces the initial procedures from when you open the package until you release the shutter for the first shot.

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.

Select an item for which you want to view a description, and then press the(Delete) button.

Notes on using your camera

Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide.

Notes on handling the product

•This camera is designed to be dust resistant and splash resistant, but it is not guaranteed to completely prevent the ingress of dust or water droplets.

•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 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.

•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.

•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.

Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder

•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. GB These dots are normal due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.

•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.

•If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.

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

•The camera body and battery may become warm with use – this is normal.

•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. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.

–When using the camera in a hightemperature environment

–When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera

–When using the camera with the [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High].

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 1/4000 seconds.

Sony lenses/accessories

Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.

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.

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.

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

[ Location Info. Link Set.] to [Off] before shooting images.

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.

• [Setting Reset] [Initialize]

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.

Note on network functions

When you use network functions, unintended third parties on

the network may access the camera, depending on the usage environment.

For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.

Note on the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN

When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz

by following the procedure below. (WW942051 only)

•MENU (Network) [Wi-Fi Settings]

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

When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless

network functions temporarily using [Airplane Mode].

CAUTION

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.

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 GB Use the power cord (B).

(A)(B)

LAN cable

Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with high shielding performance.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: WW942051

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics

Inc.

Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San

Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

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.

For customers who purchased their camera from a store in Japan that caters to tourists

Note

Some certification marks for standards supported by the camera

can be	the screen of
the camera.
Select	(Setup)
[Certification Logo].

For details on the Wi-Fi functions and NFC One-touch functions, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2).

Preparations for shooting

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

•Camera (1)

•Battery charger (1)

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

* Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See page 5.

•Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (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)

•Reference Guide (1)

• USB Type-C™ cable (1)

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details.

Front side

ON/OFF (Power) switch (30)/Shutter button (31)

Front dial

You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

Infrared remote sensor

Lens release button (29)

Microphone

Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

AF illuminator (66)/Self- timer lamp

When the lens is removed

Mounting index (28)

Image sensor*

Mount

Lens contacts*

* Do not directly touch these parts.

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

C3 button (Custom button 3) (73)/ (Protect) button

MENU button (63)

Monitor

(For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) (47)

You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

Remove the eyepiece cup
when attaching an angle
finder (sold separately).
Also, select MENU
(Camera Settings 2)	Eye sensor
[FINDER/MONITOR], and then
switch to [Viewfinder (Manual)]
or [Monitor (Manual)].
Viewfinder

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 (32)

For shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button

For viewing: (Enlarge Image) button

For shooting: AEL button

For viewing:(Image Index) button

Multi-selector (18)

For shooting: Fn (Function) button (18, 73)

For viewing:

(Send to Smartphone) button

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

Control wheel (17)

Access lamp

For shooting: C4 button (Custom button 4) (73)

For viewing: (Delete) button (32)

(Playback) button (32)

Top side

Mode dial (32)

The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center.

Rear dial

You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

Exposure compensation dial

Pressing the lock button at the center switches the exposure compensation dial between the locked and unlocked status. The dial is unlocked when the lock button is popped up and the white line is visible.

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.

C1 button (Custom button 1)

(73)

C2 button (Custom button 2)

(73)

Multi Interface Shoe*

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.

Upper: Drive mode dial (45)

The drive mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button at the

center is being pressed.

Lower: Focus mode dial (33)

The focus mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button at the front is being pressed.

*For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, 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 manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.

Sides

LAN terminal

(Flash sync) terminal

Speaker

(Microphone) jack

When an external microphone is connected, the built-

in 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

USB Type-C terminal (14)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal* (14)

This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.

Charge lamp

Hooks for shoulder strap

Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

(N-Mark) (58)

•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) (25)

Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II)

SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) (27)

Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II)

*For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Notes on USB terminals

You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/ Micro USB Terminal for supplying power, charging the battery, and USB communications. However, you cannot conduct these operations with both terminals simultaneously.

•The battery charging time does not change according to the terminal you use.

•You can use accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, such as a remote commander (sold separately), while supplying power or performing PC Remote shooting using the USB Type-C terminal.

Notes on the terminal cover

Ensure that the terminal cover is closed before use.

Notes on the cable protector

Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected.

To attach the cable protector

Open both of the jack covers on the monitor side.Fit the two hooks on the rear side

	of the cable protector into the two
	notches to the left of the USB Type-C
	terminal and Multi/Micro USB
	Terminal, and then align the cable
	protector with the terminal part of	Hooks
	the camera.	Hooks
	the camera.

Push the attachment screw in and turn it to secure the cable protector.

Notches Attachment screw

Insert the cable into one of the jacks.

Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial.

Fixing dial

To remove the cable protector

Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector.

Bottom

Lock lever (24)

Battery insertion slot (24)

Battery cover (24)

When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip

(sold separately), remove the battery cover.

To remove the battery cover

Pull the battery cover release lever in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.

Battery cover release lever

To attach the battery cover

Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.

Tripod socket hole

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

Basic operations

Using the control

•You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ GB 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.

Using the multi-selector

•Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely.

•When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot],

[Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.

•The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multiselector in the default settings.

Using the Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can access frequently used functions more quickly by registering them to the function menu.

Hint

•You can register twelve functions to the Function menus for still image shooting and movie shooting, respectively.

•You can recall functions more quickly by using the custom key function (page 73) to assign frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu.

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.

Fn button

2Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel.

3Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel.

• Some functions can be fine-tuned 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

To change the functions in the function menu (Function Menu Set.)

The following is the procedure for changing [Drive Mode] in the function menu for still images to [Grid Line].

•To change the movie function menu, select a movie function menu item in Step .

MENU	(Camera Settings 2) [Function Menu Set.].
	(Drive Mode) from among the twelve still

image function menu items using the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel, and then press the center.

Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/ right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel.

• (Grid Line) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the function menu.

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.

1MENU (Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button] [Monitor].

2 Place a mark on [For viewfinder] and then select [Enter].

3Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder].

4Press 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

5Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.

6Select the desired setting by turning the front dial.

• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

Select the desired function in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings.

Operation guide

Note

•Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable.

•When using [Creative Style], etc., some of the setup tasks can only be accomplished on a dedicated screen.

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.

	2 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)	To a wall outlet
	Lit: Charging	To a wall outlet
	Lit: Charging	(wall socket)
	Flashing: Charging error or	(wall socket)
	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 min. (when charging a 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.

Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera

1 Open the battery cover.

2	Insert the battery pack while	Lock lever
	pressing the lock lever with
	the tip of the battery until the
	battery locks into place.
3	Close the cover.

To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera

Turn the camera off and connect it to a device such as a computer using the USB cable.

If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the computer or the device that you connected, and you will be able to operate the camera. However, the battery pack will not charge.

Use the USB Type-C cable (supplied) or a USB-standard cable.

To remove the battery pack

	Make sure that the access lamp	Lock lever
	(page 10) is not lit, and turn off
	the camera. Then, slide the lock lever	GB
	and remove the battery pack. Be	GB
	and remove the battery pack. Be
	careful not to drop the battery pack.

Step 3: Inserting a memory card

For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to page 88.

1 Open the memory card cover.

2 Insert the SD card into the slot 1.

	• Both the slot 1 (upper) and the
	slot 2 (lower) only support SD
	memory cards (compatible with
	UHS-II).
	• This camera does not support	Slot 1 Slot 2
	Memory Stick media.	Slot 1 Slot 2
	Memory Stick media.

•Insert the memory card with the terminal side facing toward you, until it clicks into place.

•You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Prioritize Rec. Media].

The slot 1 is used in the default settings.

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 79).

To remove the memory card

Make sure that the access lamp (page 10) 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. GB 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] under [Rec. Media Settings]) (page 79).

Step 4: Attaching a lens

1Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.

Front lens cap

•When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free environment to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

•It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.

Body cap

Rear lens cap

2Mount 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.

3While 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.

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:				GB

	Lens		Compatibility with the camera

		Lens compatible
		Lens compatible	(An optional Mount Adaptor
		with 35 mm full-	(An optional Mount Adaptor
		with 35 mm full-	(sold separately) compatible with
		frame format	(sold separately) compatible with
A-mount lens		frame format	full-frame format is required)
A-mount lens			full-frame format is required)
		APS-C size	*
		APS-C size	(An optional Mount Adaptor
		dedicated lens	(An optional Mount Adaptor
		dedicated lens	(sold separately) is required)
			(sold separately) is required)

		Lens compatible
		with 35 mm full-
E-mount lens		frame format
		APS-C size	*
		dedicated lens	*
		dedicated 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 75 mm when a 50 mm-lens is attached.)

Step 5: Setting the language and the clock

1Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.

ON/OFF (Power) switch

2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.

Control wheel

3Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center.

4Select the desired geographic location and then press the center.

5Select [Date/Time] using the top/bottom of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center.

6Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center.

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