Sony DSC-RX100M5 Help Guide

Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M5

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts [2]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [3]

Using the strap

Using the wrist strap [4]
Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) [5]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [6]

In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide] [7]

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack into the camera [8]
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [9]
Charging by connecting to a computer [10]
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a

battery pack [11]
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [12]
Removing the battery pack [13]

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card [14]
Removing the memory card [15]
Usable memory cards [16]

Setting the language, date and time

Setting language, date and time [17]

Confirming the operation method

Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel [18]
Using the control ring [19]
Using MENU items [20]
Using the Fn (Function) button [21]
Using the "Quick Navi" [22]

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images [23]
Shooting movies [24]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions [25]
Intelligent Auto [26]
Superior Auto [27]
About Scene Recognition [28]
The advantages of automatic shooting [29]
Program Auto [30]
Sweep Panorama [31]
Scene Selection [32]
Shutter Priority [33]
Aperture Priority [34]
Manual Exposure [35]
BULB [36]
Memory recall [37]
Movie [38]
Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) [39]

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom [40]
The zoom features available with this product [41]
Zoom Setting [42]
About zoom scale [43]
Zoom Speed [44]
Zoom Func. on Ring [45]

Using the flash

Using flash [46]

Notes on using the flash [47]
Flash Mode [48]
Flash Comp. [49]

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) [50]
Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [51]
DISP Button (Finder) [52]
DISP Button (Monitor) [53]
TC/UB Disp. Switch [54]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [55]
Aspect Ratio (still image) [56]
Quality (still image) [57]
Panorama: Size [58]
Panorama: Direction [59]

Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode [60]
Focus Area [61]
Phase detection AF [62]
Center Lock-on AF [63]
AF Area Auto Clear [64]
Focus-lock [65]
Manual Focus [66]
Direct manual focus (DMF) [67]
MF Assist (still image) [68]
Focus Magnifier [69]

Focus Magnif. Time [70]

Initial Focus Mag. (still image) [71]
Peaking Level [72]
Peaking Color [73]
Pre-AF (still image) [74]
AF/MF control [75]
AF Illuminator (still image) [76]
Disp. cont. AF area [77]
Eye AF [78]
Phase Detect. Area [79]
AF drive speed (movie) [80]
AF Track Sens (movie) [81]

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. [82]
Metering Mode [83]
AE lock [84]
AEL w/ shutter (still image) [85]
Zebra [86]
Exposure Set. Guide [87]

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode [88]
Cont. Shooting [89]
Self-timer [90]
Self-timer(Cont) [91]
Cont. Bracket [92]
Single Bracket [93]
WB bracket [94]

DRO Bracket [95]

Settings for bracket shooting [96]
Indicator during bracket shooting [97]

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self-portrait/ -timer [98]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [99]
ISO AUTO Min. SS [100]
Multi Frame NR [101]
NR Effect [102]

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [103]
Auto HDR [104]

Adjusting color tones

White Balance [105]
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [106]

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect [107]
Creative Style [108]

Recording movies

Movie recording formats [109]
File Format (movie) [110]
Record Setting (movie) [111]
Dual Video REC [112]

Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) [113]

Auto Dual Rec [114]
Img. Size(Dual Rec) [115]
Quality(Dual Rec) [116]
Marker Display (movie) [117]
Marker Settings (movie) [118]
SteadyShot (movie) [119]
Audio Recording [120]
Micref Level [121]
Wind Noise Reduct. [122]
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [123]
MOVIE Button [124]
Picture Profile [125]
High Frame Rate [126]

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory [127]
Function Menu Set. [128]
Custom Key(Shoot.) / Custom Key(PB) [129]
Function of the control ring [130]
Function of the C button [131]
Function of the Center button [132]
Function of the Left button [133]
Function of the Right button [134]
Function of the Send to Smartphone button [135]

Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity [136]
Smile/Face Detect. [137]

Soft Skin Effect (still image) [138]

Face Registration (New Registration) [139]
Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [140]
Face Registration (Delete) [141]
Red Eye Reduction [142]
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [143]
SteadyShot (still image) [144]
Long Exposure NR (still image) [145]
High ISO NR (still image) [146]
Write Date (still image) [147]
Color Space (still image) [148]
Grid Line [149]
Auto Review [150]
Live View Display [151]
Bright Monitoring [152]
FINDER/MONITOR [153]
Release w/o Card [154]
Shutter Type (still image) [155]
Wheel Lock [156]
Deactivate Monitor [157]
ND Filter [158]

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images [159]
Playback zoom [160]
Image Index [161]
Switching the screen display (during playback) [162]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [163]
Deleting multiple selected images [164]

Playing back movies

Playing back movies [165]
Motion Shot Video [166]
Photo Capture [167]

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images [168]

Printing

Specify Printing [169]

Using viewing functions

View Mode [170]
Display Rotation [171]
Slide Show [172]
Rotate [173]
Enlarge Init. Mag. [174]
Enlarge Initial Pos. [175]
Protect [176]
Beauty Effect [177]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV [178]
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [179]

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness [180]
Viewfinder Bright. [181]
Finder Color Temp. [182]
Gamma Disp. Assist [183]
Function for VF close [184]
Volume Settings [185]
Audio signals [186]
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [187]
Tile Menu [188]
Mode Dial Guide [189]
Delete confirm. [190]
Display Quality [191]
Pwr Save Start Time [192]
NTSC/PAL Selector [193]
Demo Mode [194]
TC/UB Settings [195]
HDMI Resolution [196]
24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [197]
CTRL FOR HDMI [198]
HDMI Info. Display [199]
TC Output (movie) [200]
REC Control (movie) [201]
HDMI Audio Out. (movie) [202]
4K Output Sel. (movie) [203]
USB Connection [204]
USB LUN Setting [205]

USB Power Supply [206]

Language [207]
Date/Time Setup [208]
Area Setting [209]
Copyright Info [210]
Format [211]
File Number [212]
Set File Name [213]
Select REC Folder [214]
New Folder [215]
Folder Name [216]
Recover Image DB [217]
Display Media Info. [218]
Version [219]
Setting Reset [220]

Using Wi-Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [221]
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product using the QR code [222]
Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product using the QR code [223]
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product by inputting an SSID and

password [224]
Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product by inputting an SSID and

password [225]
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [226]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded [227]

Using [Smart Remote Embedded] with a smartphone touch connection (NFC

One-touch remote) [228]

Downloading applications [243]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [229]
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [230]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [231]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [232]

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode [233]
WPS Push [234]
Access Point Set. [235]
Edit Device Name [236]
Disp MAC Address [237]
SSID/PW Reset [238]
Reset Network Set. [239]

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [240]
Recommended computer environment [241]

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [242]

Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [244]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application [245]

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications [246]
Changing the order of applications [247]
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [248]

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Recommended computer environment [249]

Using the software

PlayMemories Home [250]
Installing PlayMemories Home [251]
Software for Mac computers [252]
Image Data Converter [253]
Installing Image Data Converter [254]
Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [255]
Remote Camera Control [256]
Installing Remote Camera Control [257]
Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [258]

Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer [259]
Importing images to the computer [260]
Disconnecting the product from the computer [261]

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created [262]
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [263]
Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality

movies [264]
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [265]

Precautions/This product

Precautions

Precautions [266]
On the internal rechargeable battery [267]
Notes on the battery pack [268]
Charging the battery pack [269]
Notes on memory card [270]

Cleaning this product

On cleaning [271]

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images [272]
Recordable time of movies [273]

Using this product abroad

Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad [274]
On TV color systems [275]

Other information

ZEISS lens [276]

AVCHD format [277]

License [278]

Trademarks

Trademarks [279]

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

If you have problems

Troubleshooting [280]

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [281]
You cannot turn on the product. [282]
The power turns off suddenly. [283]
The product gets hot. [284]
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [285]
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [286]
The battery pack is not charged. [287]
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [288]

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. [289]
There is a clacking sound when the brightness of the subject changes. [290]

Recording takes a long time. [291]

The same image is captured multiple times. [292]
The shutter is released continuously. [293]
The image is out of focus. [294]
Zoom does not work. [295]
The flash does not work. [296]
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [297]
The close-up shooting function (Macro) does not work. [298]
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [299]
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [300]
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [301]
The image colors are not correct. [302]
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [303]
Dark shadow appears on the image. [304]
The eyes of the subject come out red. [305]
Dots appear and remain on the screen. [306]
You cannot shoot images continuously. [307]
The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [308]
No images appear on the viewfinder. [309]
No images appear on the monitor. [310]
[Finder/Monitor Sel.] does not work even though it has been assigned to a

certain key using [Custom Key(Shoot.)] or [Custom Key(PB)]. [311]
The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).

[312]
The color tones of the image displayed on the monitor/the viewfinder look

unnatural. [313]
The image is blurred. [314]
The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. [315]
The flash takes too long to recharge. [316]
The control wheel does not work. [317]

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. [318]
The date and time are not displayed. [319]
The color tones of the image being played back look unnatural. [320]
The image cannot be deleted. [321]
The image was deleted by mistake. [322]
A DPOF mark cannot be put. [323]

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [324]
[WPS Push] does not work. [325]
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [326]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [327]
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [328]
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed

smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is
disconnected. [329]

You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [330]

Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [331]
You cannot import images. [332]
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a

computer. [333]
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [334]

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake. [335]

Printing

You cannot print images. [336]
The color of the image is strange. [337]
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [338]
You cannot print images with the date. [339]

Others

The lens gets fogged. [340]
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the

lens portion extended. [341]
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [342]
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [343]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images

at a time. [344]
Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed.

[345]
The product does not work properly. [346]
A sound is produced when the product is shaken. [347]
“--E-” appears on the screen. [348]

Messages

Messages

Self-diagnosis display [349]
Warning messages [350]

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [351]

[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1)
NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1)

Micro USB Cable (1)

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

*

Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that

matches your country/region.

Wrist Strap (1)

Strap adapter (2)

Instruction Manual (1)
Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)

[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts

1. ON/OFF (Power) button

2. Power/Charge lamp

3. Shutter button

4. Mode dial

5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever
For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever

6. Self-timer lamp/AF Illuminator

7. Flash

Do not cover the flash with your finger.
If not using the flash, press it down manually.

8. Diopter-adjustment lever

Move the diopter-adjustment lever until the image is clear in the
viewfinder.

9. Viewfinder

Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch to raise the viewfinder. Grasp both
sides of the eyepiece and pull it towards the screen until it clicks.
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and
when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode
returns to monitor mode.

10. Microphone

11. Viewfinder pop-up switch
If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera

turns on.

12. Hook for strap

For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button

13. (N mark)
Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped

with the NFC function.
For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer
to the operating instructions of the Smartphone.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short­range wireless communication technology.

14. Control ring

15. Lens

16. Eye sensor

17. (Flash pop-up) switch
When using the flash, slide the (Flash pop-up) switch.

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

position.

19. For shooting: Fn (Function) button

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

List of icons on the screen

button.

20. MOVIE (Movie) button

21. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible device.

22. HDMI micro jack

23. MENU button

24. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)

25. Control wheel

26. Center button

27.

28. For shooting: C (Custom) button

29. Battery insertion slot

30. Battery lock lever

31. Tripod socket hole

(Playback) button

For viewing: (Delete) button

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.

32. Access lamp

33. Memory card slot

34. Battery/Memory card cover

35. Speaker

[3] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and
may differ from the actual display.

For shooting

For playback

1. P P* A S M

Shoot Mode

Memory recall

NO CARD

Memory card/Upload

Scene Recognition icons

Scene Selection

100

Remaining number of recordable images

Aspect ratio of still images

20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Record setting of movies

NFC is activated

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

USB power supply

Flash charge in progress

AF Illuminator

SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning

Airplane Mode

Overlay icon

No audio recording of movies

Micref Level Low

Wind Noise Reduct.

Setting Effect OFF

Database file full/Database file error

Overheating warning

20S

Remaining recordable time when overheating warning is displayed

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

Spot metering area

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display

Digital level gauge

View Mode

100-0003

Folder-File number

File format of movies

Protect

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto object framing image

Dual Video REC

PC Remote

Bright Monitoring

Copyright information writing on

240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps

Frame rate for HFR shooting

Recording timing

Gamma Disp. Assist

Writing data/Number of images left to write

CAPTURE

Capturing still image

Unable to shoot Still images

Auto Dual Rec

2.
Drive Mode

Metering Mode

Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction

±0.0

Flash Comp.

Focus Mode

7500K A5 G5

White Balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)

Focus Area

DRO/Auto HDR

ND Filter

Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Smile/Face Detect.

Picture Effect

+3 +3 +3

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

―

Picture Profile

3.

Lock-on AF

Guide display for Lock-on AF

Select Focus Point On/Off

Guide display for setting [Focus Area]

Switch Av/Tv

Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed

Bracket indicator

STBY

Movie recording standby

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Control ring function

Control wheel function

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture Value

±0.0

Metered Manual

±0.0

Exposure compensation

ISO400

ISO sensitivity

AE lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Picture Effect error

Auto HDR image warning

2016-1-1
10:37AM

Date of recording

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

Copyright information exists for image

REC Control

00:00:00:00

Time code (hour:minute:second:frame)

00 00 00 00

User Bit

Shooting Standby　 Shooting Setting

Guide display for HFR shooting

[4] How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage

caused by dropping the product.

[5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap (sold separately)

Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.

1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product.

2. Attach the shoulder strap (sold separately) to the strap adaptors.

[6] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)

Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the
viewfinder.

1. Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch (A) down to raise the viewfinder.

If you slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch when the camera is off, the
camera will turn on.

2. Grasp both sides of the eyepiece (B) and pull it towards the monitor side until
it clicks.

3. Slide the diopter-adjustment lever.

Hint

To store the viewfinder

Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks.
Then push down the viewfinder.

Note

Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised.
Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to
push down the viewfinder. If it is not stored and you try to force the viewfinder
down, a malfunction may result.
Do not carry the camera by the viewfinder.

[7] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide]

The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function)
button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why.

1. Press the MENU or Fn button.

2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control
wheel.

3. Press the C/ (Custom/Delete) button.
The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is
displayed.

If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an
item shown in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.

Note

Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function to a button in advance using the
[Custom Key(Shoot.)].

[8] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack into the camera

How to insert the battery pack into the camera

1. Open the battery/memory card cover.

charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To

2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the
battery until the battery locks into place.

3. Close the cover.

[9] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the
camera

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The

avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.

1. Turn the power off.

2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor
(supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor
to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Charge lamp

Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera
is not within the proper temperature range

If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the
battery pack is fully charged.

Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 150 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).

The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the
battery pack or the charging conditions.
The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted.
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack
(supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer
depending on the conditions of use and the environment.

Note

If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove
the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re­insert it to recharge.
If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to

the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped

because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the
temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We
recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the supplied or
recommended AC Adaptor/battery charger. If any malfunction occurs while
using this product, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a
charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source
even when the lamp turns off.
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. If this happens, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB
cable from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is
already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a
deterioration in battery performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables
(supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied).

[10] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a
micro USB cable.

1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.

Note

Note the following points when charging via a computer:

If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a
laptop computer for an extended period of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode
when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera.
Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or
waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a
computer connected through a USB hub.
The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same
time.

[11] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Battery life and the number of images that can be
recorded/played back using a battery pack

Screen mode

Shooting (still images):
Number of images: approx. 220
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 35 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 65 min.
Viewing (still images):

Battery life: approx. 200 min., Number of images: approx. 4000

Viewfinder mode

[12] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Shooting (still images):
Number of images: approx. 210
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 35 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 65 min.

Note

The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has
been fully charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease
depending on the conditions of use.
The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting
under the following conditions:

The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately)
[Display Quality]: [Standard]

The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is
for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association):

DISP: [Display All Info.]
One picture is taken every 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
The flash strobes once for every two pictures.
The power is turned on and off once every ten times.

The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and
is for shooting under the following conditions:

The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M/50p 50M.
Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting
stand-by, turning on/off, etc.
Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29
minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button
again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not used.

If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting).

Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

By using the supplied AC adaptor, you can shoot and playback images while the
power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket) without using up the battery
power.

1. Insert the battery pack into the camera.

2. Connect the camera to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a micro USB cable
(supplied) and an AC adaptor (supplied).

Note

The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently
charged battery pack into the camera.
If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall
socket), make sure that the icon ( ) is displayed on the monitor.
Do not remove the battery pack while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall
socket). If you remove the battery pack, the camera will be turned off.
Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is lit. The data in the
memory card may be damaged.
As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the
camera is connected to the AC Adaptor.
Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack
supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor.
Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet
(wall socket). Before you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off the camera.
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording
time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged
before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger
during use.

[13] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Removing the battery pack

How to remove the battery pack

1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery/memory card cover.

3. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

[14] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card

How to insert a memory card

1. Open the battery/memory card cover.

2. Insert the memory card.

Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the

memory card until it clicks into place.

3. Close the cover.

Hint

When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is
recommended that you format the card using the product for stable
performance of the memory card.

[15] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Removing the memory card

How to remove the memory card

1. Open the battery/memory card cover.

2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit.

3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it.

4. Close the cover.

[16] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Usable memory cards

You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera.
For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used for movie recording” on this
page.

Usable Memory Stick media

Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2)

*Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven
to operate with this camera.

Usable SD cards

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card

microSD memory card

microSDHC memory card
microSDXC memory card

*SD cards with a capacity of up to 256 GB have been tested and proven to
operate with this camera.

Memory cards that can be used for movie recording

When shooting movies in XAVC S format

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more.

SDHC / microSDHC memory card (SD Speed Class10, or UHS Speed Class
U1 or faster)

When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 is required.

SDXC / microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed
Class10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster)

When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 is required.

When shooting movies in AVCHD or MP4 format

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2)
SD memory card / microSD memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster, or UHS
Speed Class U1 or faster)
SDHC memory card / microSDHC memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster,
or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster)
SDXC memory card / microSDXC memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster, or
UHS Speed Class U1 or faster)

Note

When an SDHC memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended
periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files of 4 GB. The
divided files can be integrated into a single file using PlayMemories Home.
Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly.
When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is
recommended that you format the card on the camera before use for more
stable performance of the memory card.
Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card permanently, and is

irreversible. Save valuable data on a computer, etc.

Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected
using a micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT
before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an
incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the
card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card.
(exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)

[17] How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the language, date and time

Setting language, date and time

When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the
functions, the setting screen for language, date and time will appear.

1. Turn on the camera.
The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and
time will appear.

2. Select your language, and then press .

3. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control
wheel.

4. Select your desired geographic location, and then press .

5. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning
the control wheel, then press in the center.

6. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the
up/down/left/right sides, then press in the center.

Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press
the center.

To cancel the date and time setting procedure, press the MENU button.

in

Note

If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date
and time appears every time you turn on the camera.

[18] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of
the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center
of the control wheel.
The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), /
(Drive Mode), (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right
sides of the control wheel. You can assign selected functions to the left/right sides
of the control wheel or to the in the center.

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.

[19] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control ring

By turning the control ring (A), you can change the desired settings instantly for

various shooting modes.

You can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by selecting
MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [Control Ring].

Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows.
Ex.

: Adjust zoom by turning the control ring.

[20] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using MENU items

In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations
and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation
methods.

1. Press MENU button to display the MENU items.

2. Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right side of the control

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

The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the [Tile
Menu] setting.

3. Select the desired setting item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the
control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the
center of the control wheel.

Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the
control wheel to move to another MENU item.

4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm.

[21] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

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 button repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For

viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button.

2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of
the control wheel.

3. Set the desired setting by turning the control wheel.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control ring.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control
wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating
guide (A) to perform the settings.

[22] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the "Quick Navi"

You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the
viewfinder. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may
differ from the actual display.

1. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For
viewfinder] → [Enter].

2. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until
the screen is set to [For viewfinder].

3. Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen.

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

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

4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the
control wheel.

5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control
wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating
guide (A) to perform the settings.

Note

Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available.
When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be
accomplished only on a designated screen.

[23] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode).

The focusing has failed.

2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the
viewfinder and hold the camera.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( or )
lights up.

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 30 cm
(0.98 ft) (T) (from the lens).

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:

Image is in the focus.

flashes:

lights:

Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the
subject.

lights:

The focusing is in progress.

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. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is
achieved.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast of the subject is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The subject is moving quickly.
There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
There is a flashing light.
The subject is backlit.
Continuously repetitive pattern, such as the appearance of a building.
The subjects in the focus area have different focal distances.

[24] How to Use

Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting movies

You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button.

1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Hint

You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key.
MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → set the function to
the preferred key.
When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus
Area].
To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area
frame and face detection frame overlap, or set the [Focus Area] to [Wide].

Note

To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the
shooting mode to (Movie).
If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the lens
operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also
be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording.
For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Recordable
time of movies.” When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by
pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product,
depending on the temperature of the product or the battery.
When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or when shooting movies, you cannot
select [Lock-on AF] for [Focus Area].

[25] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions

You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.

Available functions

(Auto Mode):

Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good
results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product.

(Program Auto):
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.

(Aperture Priority):
Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the
background, etc.

(Shutter Priority):
Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter
speed.

(Manual Exposure):
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the
exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).

MR (Memory recall):

Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings
registered in advance.

(Movie):

Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.

(High Frame Rate):

Allows you to shoot slow motion movies. Select a frame rate higher than the
playback frame rate to shoot smooth slow motion movies.

(Sweep Panorama):

Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images.

SCN (Scene Selection):

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

[26] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Intelligent Auto

The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.

1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto].
When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings

after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene
appears on the screen.

4. 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.

[27] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Superior Auto

The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear
images of dark or backlit scenes.
For low-lit or backlit scenes, if necessary the camera may shoot multiple images
and create a composite image, etc., to record higher quality images than in
Intelligent Auto mode.

1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Superior Auto].
When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings

after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognizes a scene, the scene recognition icon appears on
the screen. If necessary,

4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

(overlay icon) may appear.

Note

When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process
takes longer than usual.
The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other
than optical zoom.
The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting

conditions.

When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the product cannot
create a composite image.

[28] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

About Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior 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)

When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are displayed
on the second line:

(Tripod)

(Walk)

*

(Move)

(Move (Bright))

(Move (Dark))

*

The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to

[Active] or [Intelligent Active].

Note

When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait],

[Night Portrait] and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.

[29] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

The advantages of automatic shooting

This camera is equipped with the following three automatic shooting modes:
[Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], and [Program Auto].

(Intelligent Auto):

Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition.

(Superior Auto):

Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear
images of dark or backlit scenes.
P (Program Auto):
Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value,
etc.

Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera.

Hint

In [Superior Auto] mode and when the (overlay icon) is displayed, be sure
not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded.
In [Program Auto] mode, you can change the combination of shutter speed and
aperture value while maintaining the correct exposure by turning the control
wheel. This function is called "Program Shift" (P*).

Note

In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product
creates a composite image. In this case, the (overlay icon) is displayed
and the shutter sound is heard multiple times, but only one image is recorded.
For [Intelligent Auto] and [Superior Auto] mode, most of the functions are set
automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own.

[30] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

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 P (Program Auto).

2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating
the control wheel, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this
product. This function is available when you do not use the flash.

“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the control wheel.
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.

[31] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while
panning the camera.

1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama).

2. Point the camera at the subject.

3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end

of the desired panoramic composition.

(A) This part will not be shot.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the

monitor.

(B) Guidance bar

Note

If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a

gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product

2. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.

faster to record the full panoramic image.
When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic
shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting
after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard].
Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be
recorded smoothly in some cases.
The images may be blurred in dark scenes.
When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color
of a stitched image may not be consistent.
When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are
very different in brightness and focus, the shooting may not be successful. If
this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again.
The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama:

Moving subjects.
Subjects that are too close to the product.
Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, beach, or a lawn.
Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.
Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a
light bulb.

The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations.

When the camera is panned too fast or too slow.
The subject is too blurry.

Hint

You can turn the control wheel on the shooting screen to select the shooting
direction.

[32] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Scene Selection

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

1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection).

When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings
after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

Menu item details

Portrait:

Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly.

Sports Action:

Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is
standing still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is
pressed.

Macro:

Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.

Landscape:

Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.

Sunset:

Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

Night Scene:

Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.

Hand-held Twilight:

Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of
shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera­shake, and noise.

Night Portrait:

Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.
The flash does not pop-up automatically. Pop-up the flash before shooting.

Anti Motion Blur:

Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur.
The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image,
reducing subject blur and noise.

Pet:

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

Gourmet:

Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors.

Fireworks:

Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor.

High Sensitivity:

Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and
reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly.

Note

Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent the image from blurring:

[Night Scene]
[Night Portrait]
[Fireworks]

In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times

and an image is recorded.

If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW &
JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.
Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur]
when shooting the following subjects:

Subjects with erratic movement.
Subjects that are too close to the product.
Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, a beach, or a lawn.
Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.

In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur
when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting.
The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change
even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the
minimum distance of the lens attached to the product.

Hint

To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and
select a new scene.

[33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

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. The shutter speed can be
changed while recording movies.

1. Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority).

2. Select the desired value by turning the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Note

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the

shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is

recommended.
Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed.
The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority
mode.
When the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer, noise reduction will be done
after shooting 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 monitor may differ from the actual image
being shot.

Hint

When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running
person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements.
When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the
subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image.

[34] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Aperture Priority

You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by
defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording
movies.

1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority).

2. Select the desired value by turning the control wheel.
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.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Hint

Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This

allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and
beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value
(narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This allows
you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper).

Note

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the
shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is
recommended.
The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image
being shot.

[35] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Manual Exposure

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter
speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed
while recording movies.

1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).

2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or

aperture value, then turn the control wheel to select a value.
When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to
check the exposure value.

Toward +: Images become brighter.
Toward -: Images become darker.
0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to
achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed
you have set. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not

suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink.

The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO
AUTO].
When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered
Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes.
The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode.
The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image
being shot.
You cannot select [Auto] under [ND Filter].

Hint

By assigning [AEL hold] or [AEL toggle] to a desired button and turning the
control ring or the control wheel while pressing that button, you can change the
shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set
exposure value. (Manual shift)

[36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

BULB

You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).

2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed, then

turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated.

3. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the aperture value (F-

value), and turn the control wheel to set the value.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.

5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.

As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Note

Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur

more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image.
After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that
the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise
reduction is in progress.
You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations:

When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated.
When the [Auto HDR] function is activated.
When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.].
When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated.
When the [Drive Mode] function is set to the following modes:

[Cont. Shooting]
[Self-timer(Cont)]
[Cont. Bracket]

When [ Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shut.].

If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the
shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

Hint

Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a
tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock
function.

[37] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Memory recall

Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings
registered in advance.

1. Set the mode dial to MR (Memory recall).

2. Press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select

the desired number, then press on the center.

You can also recall registered modes or settings by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings) → [Memory recall].

Hint

To recall settings registered to the memory card, set the mode dial to MR, then
select the desired number by pressing the left/right side of the control wheel.

Note

Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory].
If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered
settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check
the indicators on the screen before shooting.

[38] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Movie

You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for
recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting.

1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting.
When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings

after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording.
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Menu item details

Program Auto:

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter
speed and the aperture value).

Aperture Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

Manual Exposure:
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value) manually.

[39] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)

By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a
smooth super-slow-motion movie.

1. Set the mode dial to (High Frame Rate).

2. Select MENU→ (Camera Settings)→[ HFR Settings] and select the
desired settings for [ Record Setting], [ Frame Rate], [ Priority
Setting], and [ REC Timing].

You can adjust the desired exposure mode by selecting MENU→
(Camera Settings)→[High Frame Rate].

You can set other shooting settings such as focus area, focus mode, and
frame rate, and perform zooming.

3. Point the camera at the subject and adjust settings such as the focus.

When you shoot a moving subject, focus on the point where you expect
the subject to appear before you shoot.

4. Press the
STBY will be displayed in the bottom left of the screen.

While STBY is displayed, you cannot adjust the exposure, focus settings
including manual focus, or the zoom scale. If you want to change these
settings, press in the center again.

5. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button.
The camera will automatically start recording as soon as you finish shooting.

in the center of the control wheel.

Menu item details

Record Setting:

Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p
50M], and [24p 50M*].
* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

Frame Rate:

Selects the shooting frame rate from [240fps]/[250fps], [480fps]/[500fps], and
[960fps]/[1000fps].

This setting determines the minimum shutter speed per frame.

Priority Setting:

Select [Quality Priority] or [Shoot Time Priority]. If you select [Shoot Time Priority],
the recordable duration is longer than in [Quality Priority] mode.

REC Timing:

Selects whether to record a set amount of time after pressing the MOVIE button
([Start Trigger]), or to record for a set amount of time until you press the MOVIE
button ([End Trigger]).

Hint

Frame rate

In super-slow-motion movie shooting, the camera shoots at a faster shutter speed
than the number of shooting frames per second. For example, when [ Frame
Rate] is set to [960fps], the shutter speed per frame will be faster than approx.
1/1000 second in order to shoot 960 frames per second. To maintain this shutter
speed, sufficient ambient light is necessary during shooting. If the ambient light is
insufficient, the ISO sensitivity will become higher, resulting in more noise.

Shortest shooting distance

The image becomes out of focus when the subject is too close, such as during
macro shooting. Shoot from the shortest shooting distance (W side: Approx. 5
cm (0.16 ft), T side: Approx. 30 cm (0.98 ft) (from the lens)).

Timing of recording

Depending on the [ REC Timing] setting, the relationship between when you
press the MOVIE button and the recorded section of the movie is as shown below.

(A): MOVIE button
(B): Recorded section
[Start Trigger]

[End Trigger]

When [ REC Timing] is set to [Start Trigger] and you press the MOVIE
button again during shooting, the camera will end shooting and start recording.

To redo shooting

You can cancel recording by selecting [Cancel] on the screen. However, the movie
recorded up to the point you cancelled will be saved.

Playback speed

The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned [ Frame
Rate] and [ Record Setting].

[ Frame Rate]: [240fps]/[250fps]

[ Record Setting]: [24p 50M]*
10 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [30p 50M]/[25p 50M]
8 times slower/10 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [60p 50M]/[50p 50M]
4 times slower/5 times slower

[ Frame Rate]: [480fps]/[500fps]

[ Record Setting]: [24p 50M]*
20 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [30p 50M]/[25p 50M]
16 times slower/20 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [60p 50M]/[50p 50M]
8 times slower/10 times slower

[ Frame Rate]: [960fps]/[1000fps]

[ Record Setting]: [24p 50M]*
40 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [30p 50M]/[25p 50M]
32 times slower/40 times slower
[

Record Setting]: [60p 50M]/[50p 50M]
16 times slower/20 times slower

*

Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

[ Priority Setting] and recordable duration

[ Priority Setting]: [Quality Priority]

[ Frame Rate]: 240fps/250fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1824×1026
Recordable duration: Approx. 4 seconds
[

Frame Rate]: 480fps/500fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1824×616
Recordable duration: Approx. 3 seconds
[

Frame Rate]: 960fps/1000fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1244×420
Recordable duration: Approx. 3 seconds

[ Priority Setting]: [Shoot Time Priority]

[ Frame Rate]: 240fps/250fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1824×616
Recordable duration: Approx. 7 seconds
[

Frame Rate]: 480fps/500fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1292×436
Recordable duration: Approx. 7 seconds/Approx. 6 seconds
[

Frame Rate]: 960fps/1000fps
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 912×308
Recordable duration: Approx. 6 seconds

Playback time

For example, if you shoot for approx. 7 seconds with [ Record Setting] set to
[24p 50M]*, [ Frame Rate] set to [960fps], and [ Priority Setting] set to
[Shoot Time Priority], the playback speed will be 40 times slower and the playback
time will be approx. 280 seconds (approx. 4 minutes and 40 seconds).

*

Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

Note

Sound will not be recorded.
The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format.
It may take time for recording to finish after you press the MOVIE button. Wait
until STBY is displayed on the screen to start the next shooting.

[40] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom

[On:Digital Zoom] for [Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function.

Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.

1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.
Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to

zoom out.

Hint

When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can
exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images.
You can assign the zoom function to the control ring.

[41] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product

The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by
combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes,
according to the selected zoom feature.

1. Optical zoom range

Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product.

2. Smart Zoom range ( )

Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially
cropping an image (only when the image size is [M], [S] or [VGA]).

3. Clear Image Zoom range ( )

Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. Set [Zoom
Setting] to [On:ClearImage Zoom] or [On:Digital Zoom] first.

4. Digital Zoom range ( )

You can magnify images using an image process. When you select

Note

The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only].
The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [

Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in
the following situations:

[ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].
[

Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].

The mode dial is set to

(High Frame Rate).

You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
Zooming is not available when the screen is set to HFR (High Frame Rate)
shooting.
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode]
fixed to [Multi].
When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the following
functions are not available.

[Smile/Face Detect.]
Lock-on AF
[

Auto Obj. Framing]

[42] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom Setting

You can select the zoom setting of the product.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Optical zoom only:

Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [
Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
On:ClearImage Zoom:
Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies
images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly.

On:Digital Zoom:

When the zoom range of the [ Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the product
magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.

Note

Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which
image quality does not deteriorate.

[43] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

About zoom scale

The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes
according to the selected image size.

When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]

[Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only] (including smart zoom)

[

[Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom]

[

[Zoom Setting] : [On:Digital Zoom]

[

[44] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Image Size] : L -, M 1.4×, S 2×

Image Size] : L 2×, M 2.8×, S 4×

Image Size] : L 4×, M 5.6×, S 8×

Zoom Speed

Sets the zoom speed of the camera's zoom lever.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Normal:

Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal.

Fast:

Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast.

Hint

The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote
controller (sold separately) connected to the camera.

Note

Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded.

[45] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom Func. on Ring

Sets the zoom functions when using the control ring to change zoom scales. The
settings for [Zoom Func. on Ring] are valid only when auto-focusing.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Func. on Ring] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Standard:

Zooms in/out smoothly when you operate the zoom by turning the control ring.

Quick:

Zooms in/out to an angle of view corresponding to how far the control ring has
been rotated.

Step:

Zooms in/out at certain angle steps when you operate the zoom by turning the
control ring.

Note

In the following situations, the zoom function activates as if [Zoom Func. on
Ring] is set to [Standard], even if it is set to [Step].

When using the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
When recording movies.

When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom.

When the shooting mode is set to something other than [Intelligent Auto] or
[Superior Auto], assign the [Zoom] function to the control ring before using the
control ring.
Selecting [Quick] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded.

[46] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash

Using flash

In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to
prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the
image of the backlit subject.

1. Press the (Flash pop-up) slide switch to pop up the flash.

2. Press the shutter button fully down.

When you do not use the flash

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

Note

If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause

malfunction.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing
icon will light up.
When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens
may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this
happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the
flash again.
When the monitor is tilted upward more than 90 degrees, it is difficult to operate
the (Flash pop-up) switch. Raise the flash unit before adjusting the monitor
angle.
When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself, be careful not to look directly at
the light, because the flash will go off at a close distance. To prevent the flash
from hitting the monitor when you press it back down into the camera body after
use, first return the monitor to its original position.

[47] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash

Notes on using the flash

When using the flash, note the following points.

You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash, the indicator flashes. When the charging of the
flash is finished, the indicator lights up.

[48] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting.

You can also set the flash mode by pressing the (Flash Mode) on the

control wheel.

Menu item details

Flash Off:

The flash does not operate.

Autoflash:

The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.

Fill-flash:

The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.

Slow Sync.:

The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you
to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the
shutter speed.

Rear Sync.:

The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the
shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a
moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.

Note

The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

[49] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Comp.

Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure
compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the
shutter speed and aperture.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting.
Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower

values (– side) makes the flash level lower.

Note

[Flash Comp.] does not work when the shooting mode is set to the following
modes:

[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Sweep Panorama]
[Scene Selection]

The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light
available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject
is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

[50] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.
Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display
changes.

Graphic Display

Display All Info.

No Disp. Info.

Histogram

Level

For viewfinder*

*

[For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen.

Some display modes are not available in the default settings.

To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP
Button] and change the setting.

Note

Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.
In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.

Hint

You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look
through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.
To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → [Off].
To hide the marker displayed during movie recording, select MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [ Marker Display] → [Off].

[51] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

Switching between the viewfinder and the screen

The displays on the viewfinder and screen may differ depending on the viewfinder
status and the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.

When the viewfinder is closed

The image is displayed on the screen only regardless of the
[FINDER/MONITOR] setting.

When you look into the viewfinder

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto] or [Viewfinder(Manual)], the image is
displayed in the viewfinder only.

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Monitor(Manual)], the image is displayed only
on the screen.

When you are not looking into the viewfinder

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto] or [Monitor(Manual)], the image is
displayed only on the screen.

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder(Manual)], the image is displayed in
the viewfinder only.

[52] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

DISP Button (Finder)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder
using (Display Setting) in shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired
setting → [Enter].
The items marked with are available.

Menu item details

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.

Level:

Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back
directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to
green.

[53] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

DISP Button (Monitor)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor
using (Display Setting) in shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → desired
setting → [Enter].
The items marked with are available.

Menu item details

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.

Level:

Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back
directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to
green.

For viewfinder:

Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder.

[54] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

TC/UB Disp. Switch

Allows you to display the time code (TC) and user bit (UB) of a movie by pressing
the key to which [TC/UB Disp. Switch] function has been assigned.

1. MENU→ (Custom Settings)→[Custom Key(Shoot.)]/[Custom Key(PB)]→
assign the [TC/UB Disp. Switch] function to the desired key.

2. Press the key to which [TC/UB Disp. Switch] has been assigned.

Each time you press the key, the monitor display will switch from the
movie recording time counter → time code (TC) → user bit (UB), in that
order.

Note

When the monitor is tilted while in shooting mode, such as during self-portrait
shooting, TC/UB information is not displayed. In playback mode, TC/UB
information is displayed even if the monitor is tilted.

[55] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image)

The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is
printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can
be recorded.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

L: 20M
5472×3648 pixels

M: 10M
3888×2592 pixels

S: 5.0M
2736×1824 pixels

Image size when [

Aspect Ratio] is 4:3

L: 18M

4864×3648 pixels
M: 10M

3648×2736 pixels
S: 5.0M

2592×1944 pixels
VGA

640×480 pixels

Image size when [

L: 17M
5472×3080 pixels

M: 7.5M
3648×2056 pixels

S: 4.2M
2720×1528 pixels

Image size when [

L: 13M
3648×3648 pixels

M: 6.5M
2544×2544 pixels

S: 3.7M
1920×1920 pixels

Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

Aspect Ratio] is 1:1

Note

When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW
images corresponds to [L].

[56] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.

Menu item details

3:2:

Suitable for standard prints.

4:3:

For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer.

16:9:

For viewing on a high-definition TV.

1:1:

For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.

[57] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting.

Menu item details

RAW:

File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.)
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 (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable
when you need 2 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 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower.

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.

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.

[58] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Panorama: Size

Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies
depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down]

Standard: 3872×2160
Wide: 5536×2160

When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right]

Standard: 8192×1856

Wide: 12416×1856

[59] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Panorama: Direction

Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired
setting.

Menu item details

Right:

Pan the camera from the left to the right.

Left:

Pan the camera from the right to the left.

Up:

Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.

Down:

Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.

[60] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

(Single-shot AF):

The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single­shot AF] when the subject is motionless.

(Automatic AF):

[Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of

the subject. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the product locks
the focus when it determines that the subject is motionless, or continues to focus
when the subject is in motion.

(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.

(Direct Manual Focus):

Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.

(Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto
focus, use manual focus.

Note

If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the
lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when
focus is achieved.

Hint

If you shoot movies when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF], the
[Focus Mode] will automatically change to (Continuous AF) and then
continue to focus.

[61] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper
focus in auto focus mode. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Wide:

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a

green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

Center:

Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used
together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.

Flexible Spot:

Allows you to move the focus range finder frame to the desired point on the screen
and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the focus range
finder frame by rotating the control wheel.

Expand Flexible Spot:

If the product fails to focus on the single selected point, it uses the focus points
around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus.

Lock-on AF:

When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, the product tracks the
subject within the selected autofocus area. Point the cursor to [Lock-on AF] on the
[Focus Area] setting screen, then select the desired tracking start area using the
left/right sides of the control wheel. You can move the tracking start area to a
desired point by designating the area to be the flexible spot or expand flexible
spot.

On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range
finder frame by rotating the control wheel.

Hint

When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], pressing
the key to which [Focus Standard] has been assigned allows you to shoot still
images while adjusting the position of the focus range finder frame by pressing
the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. When you want to change the
shooting settings using the control wheel, press the in the center of the
control wheel.
When shooting in [Single-shot AF], if you cannot focus on the subject by setting
the [Focus Area] to [Wide], change the setting to [Center] and position the
subject within the AF range finder frame. Press the shutter button halfway down
to lock the focus, and return to the original composition to shoot images with the
focus locked (Focus Lock).

Note

When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or when shooting movies, you cannot

select [Lock-on AF] for [Focus Area].
When the mode dial is set to (Movie) and [Auto Dual Rec] is set to On, the

[Focus Area] is automatically switched to [Wide].
You can select [Lock-on AF] only when the focus mode is set to [Continuous

AF].
A dotted square may appear around the whole screen in the clear image zoom,

digital zoom, or smart zoom range in order to focus using the entire frame.
Functions assigned to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel or C

(Custom) button cannot be executed while the focus range finder frame is being
moved.
The position of the focus range finder frame cannot be changed during movie
shooting.

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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

When the F-value is greater than F8.0, you cannot use Phase Detection AF.
Only Contrast AF is available.
When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set
to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is
available.

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Center Lock-on AF

When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in

the center of the screen and continues to track the subject.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Center Lock-on AF] → [On].

2. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press in the center of the
control wheel.
Press again to stop tracking.

If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject
reappears on the monitor and resume tracking.

3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.

Note

[Center Lock-on AF] 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:

In [Sweep Panorama] mode
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur].
When shooting in Manual Focus mode
When using the digital zoom
When the shooting mode is set to Movie, and [
Active].
When [

Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].

SteadyShot] is set to [Intelligent

The camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the
track of the subject.

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AF Area Auto Clear

Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear
automatically shortly after focus is achieved.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:

The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.

Off:

The focus area is displayed all the time.

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Focus-lock

Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF].

2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway
down.
The focus is locked.

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in
the original position to re-compose the shot.

4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture.

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Manual Focus

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the
focus manually. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].

2. Rotate the control ring to achieve sharp focus.

When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the
screen.

3. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.

Note

When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus
on the viewfinder.

If you re-select the [Focus Mode], any focus distance that you set manually will
be canceled.

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Direct manual focus (DMF)

You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.

You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the

beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF].

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

3. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the control ring to achieve a
sharper focus.

When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the
screen.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

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MF Assist (still image)

Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier.
This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On].

2. Turn the control ring to adjust the focus.

The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing
on the center of the control wheel.

Note

You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies.

Hint

You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU
→ (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time].

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Focus Magnifier

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier].

2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select
the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control
wheel.

Each time you press , the magnification scale will switch.

3. Confirm the focus.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.

Hint

When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified.
The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a
full-display image.
The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled after shooting.
You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU
→ (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time].
You can set the initial magnification by selecting MENU → (Custom
Settings) → [ Initial Focus Mag.].

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Focus Magnif. Time

Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or
[Focus Magnifier] function.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting.

Menu item details

2 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 2 seconds.

5 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.

No Limit:

Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.

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Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Sets the initial magnification when an enlarged image is displayed with [Focus
Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot.

1. MENU→ (Custom Settings)→[ Initial Focus Mag.]→desired setting.

Menu item details

x1.0:

Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen.

x5.3:

Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image.