Sony DSC-RX100M7 User Manual

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Help Guide

Digital Still Camera

DSC-RX100M7

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.

Looking for valuable information, such as essential points on shooting (Tutorials)

This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you set up your camera. (Another window will open.)

DSC-RX100M7 accessories compatibility information

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Names of parts/Icons and indicators

Identifying parts

Basic operations

Using the control wheel

Using the control ring

Using MENU items

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Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

How to use the Quick Navi screen

How to use the keyboard

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the monitor

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

Preparing the camera

Checking the camera and the supplied items

Charging the battery pack

Inserting/removing the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera

Charging by connecting to a computer

Battery life and number of recordable images

Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Notes on the battery pack

Notes on charging the battery pack

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting/removing a memory card

Memory cards that can be used

Notes on memory card

Setting language, date and time

In-Camera Guide

Shooting

Shooting still images

Focusing

Focus Mode

Auto focus

Focus Area

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Focus Area Limit

Phase detection AF

Focus Standard

Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)

AF/MF control

Face/Eye AF Set.

Tracking subject (Tracking function)

Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image)

Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area)

Focus Frame Color

Pre-AF (still image)

AF Illuminator (still image)

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

Phase Detect. Area

Circ. of Focus Point

Manual focus

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Focus Magnifier

MF Assist (still image)

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Peaking Setting

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

Drive Mode

Cont. Shooting

Single Burst Shoot.

Single Burst Self-timer

Self-timer

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Self-timer(Cont)

Cont. Bracket

Single Bracket

Indicator during bracket shooting

WB bracket

DRO Bracket

Bracket Settings

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self-portrait/ -timer

Interval shooting

Interval Shoot Func.

Using touch functions

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

Touch Pad Settings

Selecting still image size/image quality

File Format (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Panorama: Size

Panorama: Direction

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial function

Intelligent Auto

Superior Auto

Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)

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About Scene Recognition

Program Auto

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

Bulb shooting

Sweep Panorama

Scene Selection

Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Movie: Exposure Mode

HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode

Controlling the exposure/metering modes

Exposure Comp.

Exposure Set. Guide

Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

Spot Metering Point

AE lock

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Exposure Std. Adjust

Zebra Setting

Correcting brightness and contrast automatically

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO Setting: ISO

ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit

ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS

Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product

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Zoom

Zoom Setting

About zoom scale

Zoom Speed

Smart Telecon.

Zoom Func. on Ring

White balance

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance)

Shutter AWB Lock (still image)

Setting how to process images

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Soft Skin Effect (still image)

Auto Object Framing (still image)

Color Space (still image)

Shutter settings

Shutter Type (still image)

Using the electronic shutter

Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

Shoot. Start Disp.

Release w/o Card

Reducing blur

SteadyShot (still image)

Noise reduction

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Face detection

Regist. Faces Priority

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Smile Shutter

Face Registration (New Registration)

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

Face Registration (Delete)

Using the flash

Using flash

Red Eye Reduction

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

Recording movies

Shooting movies

Movie w/ shutter

Movie recording formats

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)

Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec)

Quality(Dual Rec)

Img. Size(Dual Rec)

Auto Dual Rec

Proxy Recording

Audio Recording

Audio Level Display

Audio Rec Level

Wind Noise Reduct.

Picture Profile

Gamma Disp. Assist

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

AF drive speed (movie)

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AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

SteadyShot (movie)

TC/UB Settings

TC/UB Disp. Switch

MOVIE Button

Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

4K Output Select (movie)

Viewing

Viewing images

Playing back still images

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Playing back panoramic images

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Playing back movies

Motion Shot Video

Motion Interval ADJ

Volume Settings

Photo Capture

Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

Display as Group

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Editing images

Beauty Effect

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Protecting data

Protecting images (Protect)

Setting Rating function

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Designating images for printing (DPOF)

Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Delete confirm.

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable

Customizing the camera

Registering frequently used functions

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Customizing the functions of the dial

Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)

Av/Tv Rotate

Wheel Lock

Customizing MENU (My Menu)

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

Display From My Menu

Checking images before/after recording

Auto Review

Live View Display

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Monitor/viewfinder settings

Grid Line

FINDER/MONITOR

Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Function for VF close

Display Quality

Auto Monitor OFF

Bright Monitoring

Memory card settings

Format

File/Folder Settings (still image)

File Settings (movie)

Display Media Info.

Recover Image DB

Camera settings

Audio signals

Write Date (still image)

Tile Menu

Mode Dial Guide

Power Save Start Time

Auto Power OFF Temp.

NTSC/PAL Selector

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)

HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)

HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI

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USB Connection

USB LUN Setting

USB Power Supply

PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.

PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img

Language

Date/Time Setup

Area Setting

Version

Demo Mode

Initializing the camera

Setting Reset

Using network functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

Imaging Edge Mobile

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

Controlling the camera using a smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)

Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR Code)

Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID)

Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code)

Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID)

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies)

Sending images to a smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)

Reading location information from a smartphone

Location Info. Link Set.

Using a remote commander with Bluetooth communication

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

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Transferring images to a TV

View on TV

Changing the network settings

Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push

Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.

Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address

Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset

Bluetooth Settings

Edit Device Name

Reset Network Set.

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Importing images for use on a computer

PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home

Connecting to a computer

Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

Developing RAW images/Remote shooting (Imaging Edge)

Imaging Edge

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created

Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies

Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies

Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies

List of MENU items

Using MENU items

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Camera Settings1

File Format (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Panorama: Size

Panorama: Direction

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Color Space (still image)

Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)

Scene Selection

Drive Mode

Single Burst Self-timer

Bracket Settings

Interval Shoot Func.

Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Focus Mode

Focus Area

Focus Area Limit

Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)

AF Illuminator (still image)

Face/Eye AF Set.

Pre-AF (still image)

Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image)

Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area)

Focus Frame Color

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

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Phase Detect. Area

Circ. of Focus Point

Exposure Comp.

ISO Setting: ISO

ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit

ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS

Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

Spot Metering Point

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Exposure Std. Adjust

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

Red Eye Reduction

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Picture Profile

Soft Skin Effect (still image)

Shutter AWB Lock (still image)

Focus Magnifier

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

MF Assist (still image)

Peaking Setting

Face Registration (New Registration)

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

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Face Registration (Delete)

Regist. Faces Priority

Smile Shutter

Auto Object Framing (still image)

Self-portrait/ -timer

Camera Settings2

Movie: Exposure Mode

HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)

Quality(Dual Rec)

Img. Size(Dual Rec)

Auto Dual Rec

Proxy Recording

AF drive speed (movie)

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

Audio Recording

Audio Rec Level

Audio Level Display

Wind Noise Reduct.

SteadyShot (movie)

Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

Movie w/ shutter

Shutter Type (still image)

Release w/o Card

SteadyShot (still image)

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Zoom Setting

Zoom Speed

Zoom Func. on Ring

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

FINDER/MONITOR

Zebra Setting

Grid Line

Exposure Set. Guide

Live View Display

Shoot. Start Disp.

Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

Auto Review

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)

Av/Tv Rotate

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

MOVIE Button

Wheel Lock

Audio signals

Write Date (still image)

Network

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies)

Send to Computer

View on TV

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

Airplane Mode

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Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push

Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.

Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address

Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset

Bluetooth Settings

Location Info. Link Set.

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

Edit Device Name

Reset Network Set.

Playback

Protecting images (Protect)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Beauty Effect

Photo Capture

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Motion Interval ADJ

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)

Display as Group

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Setup

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Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Gamma Disp. Assist

Volume Settings

Tile Menu

Mode Dial Guide

Delete confirm.

Display Quality

Auto Monitor OFF

Power Save Start Time

Function for VF close

Auto Power OFF Temp.

NTSC/PAL Selector

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Touch Pad Settings

Demo Mode

TC/UB Settings

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)

HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)

HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI

4K Output Select (movie)

USB Connection

USB LUN Setting

USB Power Supply

PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.

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PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img

Language

Date/Time Setup

Area Setting

Format

File/Folder Settings (still image)

File Settings (movie)

Recover Image DB

Display Media Info.

Version

Setting Reset

My Menu

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

Display From My Menu

Precautions/This product

Precautions

On cleaning

Number of recordable images

Recordable movie times

Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad

AVCHD format

License

Specifications

Trademarks

If you have problems

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Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display

Warning messages

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Help Guide

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Identifying parts

ON/OFF (Power) button1. Power/Charge lamp2. Shutter button3. Mode dial

(Auto Mode)/P(Program Auto)/A(Aperture Priority)/S(Shutter Priority)/M(Manual Exposure)/MR(Memory

recall)/

(Movie)/ HFR(High Frame Rate)/ (Sweep Panorama)/SCN(Scene Selection)

For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing:

(Index) lever/Playback zoom lever

Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator6. Flash

Do not cover the flash with your finger. When using the flash, slide the

(Flash pop-up) switch. If not using the flash, press it down manually.

Diopter-adjustment lever

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

Viewfinder

When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the monitor mode.

Internal microphone

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

10.

Viewfinder pop-up switch11. Hook for strap

Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.

12.

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To use a shoulder strap (sold separately), attach the strap adaptors (supplied) to the strap hooks on either side of the camera.

(N-Mark)

This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.

13.

Control ring14. Lens15.

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Eye sensor16.

(Flash pop-up) switch17.

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

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

You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle.

18.

For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing:

(Send to Smartphone) button

19.

MOVIE (Movie) button20.

(Microphone) jack

When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

21.

Multi/Micro USB Terminal

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

22.

HDMI micro jack23. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in)24. MENU button25. Control wheel26. Center button27.

(Playback) button28.

(Custom/Delete) button29.

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When using the viewfinder

To store the viewfinder

Push down the top of the viewfinder.

Battery insertion slot30. Battery lock lever31. Tripod socket hole

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

32.

Access lamp33. Memory card slot34. Battery/Memory card cover35. Speaker36.

Slide down the viewfinder pop-up switch.

If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera turns on. To choose whether or not to turn the camera off when the viewfinder is stowed, select MENU →

(Setup) →

[Function for VF close].

Adjust the diopter-adjustment lever to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.2.

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Note

Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised.

Be sure to push the viewfinder down slowly so that the eyepiece part does not get stuck.

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Help Guide

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Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting),

(Exposure Comp.), / (Drive Mode), and (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right side and the center of the control wheel. During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

Related Topic

Focus Standard

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)

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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 →

(Camera Settings2) → [

Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → [Control Ring]. You can also assign the desired functions to the ring by setting

“My Dial” from MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [My Dial Settings].

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

: Adjust zoom by turning the control ring.

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)

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Using MENU items

You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU.

Related Topic

Tile Menu

Add Item

Display From My Menu

Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

Select the desired setting you want to adjust using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel.

Select a MENU tab (A) at the top of the screen, and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU tab.

You can move to the next MENU tab by pressing the Fn button. You can go back to the previous screen by pressing the MENU button.

Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection.

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Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.

You can separately assign functions to custom keys for the still image shooting mode (

Custom Key), movie

shooting mode (

Custom Key), and playback mode ( Custom Key).

Assignable functions vary depending on the keys.

You can assign functions to the following keys.

Hint

You can recall functions more quickly by using the Function menu to configure each setting directly from the Fn button, along with the custom keys. Refer to the related functions under “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page.

The following is the procedure for assigning the [Eye AF] function to the C button.

Control Ring1. Fn/

Button2. Center Button /Left Button/Right Button3. C Button4.

MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key].

If you want to assign a function to recall while shooting movies, select [

Custom Key]. If you want to assign

a function to recall while playing back images, select [

Custom Key].

Move to the [Rear] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [C Button] and press the center of the control wheel.

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Note

If you assign [Follow Custom (

)] to a custom key using [ Custom Key], but the function is one that is unavailable in the

movie shooting mode such as [

JPEG Quality] or [Flash Mode], the function will not be recalled when you press the key in the

movie shooting mode.

If you assign [Follow Custom (

/ )] to a custom key using [ Custom Key], the camera will switch to the shooting mode

and recall the assigned function when you press the key in the playback mode.

Related Topic

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)

Press the left/right side of the control wheel until [Eye AF] is displayed. Select [Eye AF], and then press the center.

If you press the C button in the still image shooting mode and eyes are detected, [Eye AF] will activate, and the camera will focus on the eyes. Shoot images while holding down the C button.

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Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

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

Hint

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

You can recall functions more quickly by using the custom key function to assign frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. Refer to the related functions under “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page.

Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button.

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

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To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

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

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

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

To change the movie function menu, select a movie function menu item in Step 2.

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel or the control ring, and press the center of the control wheel.

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [Function Menu Set.].1.

Select

(Drive Mode) from among the twelve still image function menu items using the top/bottom/left/right

side of the control wheel, and then press the center.

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

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

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How to use the Quick Navi screen

The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the viewfinder, that lets you control settings directly.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

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

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor].

Place a

mark on [For viewfinder] and then select [Enter].

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

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

The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.

Auto mode/Scene Selection mode

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

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

Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.

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Note

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

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

Related Topic

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

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How to use the keyboard

When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen.

Move the cursor on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to enter.

To cancel input, select [Cancel].

Input box The characters you entered are displayed.

Switch character types

Each time you press this key, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols.

Keyboard

Each time you press this key, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.

For example: If you want to enter “abd”

Press the key for “abc” once to display “a” → select “

”((5) Move cursor) and press the key for “abc” twice to

display “b” → press the key for “def” once to display “d.”

Finalize

Finalizes the entered characters.

Move cursor

Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left.

Delete

Deletes the character preceding the cursor.

Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter.

Enters a space.

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List of icons on the monitor

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

Icons on the shooting screen

Monitor mode

Viewfinder mode

Shooting mode/Scene recognition

P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Scene Recognition icons

Scene Selection

Camera settings

NO CARD

Memory card status

100/1 h 30 m

Remaining number of recordable images/Recordable time of movies

Writing data / Number of images left to write

CAPTURE

Capturing still image

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Unable to shoot still images

Auto Dual Rec

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

RAW

RAW recording

X.FINE FINE STD

JPEG Quality

XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD

File format of movies

Record setting of movies

120p 100p 60p 50p 60i 50i 30p 25p 24p

Frame rate of movies

Proxy Recording

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

Frame rate for HFR shooting

Flash charge in progress

Setting Effect OFF

AF Illuminator

SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

×2.0

Smart Telecon.

PC Remote

Bright Monitoring

Overlay icon

No audio recording of movies

Remote control

Wind Noise Reduct.

REC Timing

Gamma Disp. Assist

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Touch Shutter

Focus Cancel

Tracking Cancel

Spot Focus

Performing [Spot Focus]

NFC active

Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable

Connected to smartphone / Not connected to smartphone

Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained

Airplane Mode

Overheating warning

20 sec

Remaining recordable time when overheating warning is displayed

Database file full / Database file error

Battery

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

USB power supply

Shooting settings

Drive Mode

Flash Mode /Red Eye Reduction

±0.0

Flash Comp.

Focus Mode

Focus Area

JPEG RAW RAW+J

File Format

Metering Mode

7500K A5 G5

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

D-Range Optimizer /Auto HDR

+3 +3 +3

Creative Style /Contrast, saturation, and sharpness

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Smile detection sensitivity indicator

Picture Effect

Face/Eye Priority in AF

–

Picture Profile

Shutter Type

Focus indicator/exposure settings

Focus indicator

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

Exposure compensation/Metered Manual

ISO400 ISO AUTO

ISO400

ISO sensitivity

AE lock/AWB lock

Guides/other

Tracking Cancel

Guide display for tracking

Select Focus Point On/Off

Guide display for setting Focus Area

Focus Cancel

Guide display for canceling focusing

Return to Shooting Setting

Guide display for HFR shooting

Switch Av/Tv

Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed

Guide display for My Dial

Control ring function

Control wheel function

Bracket indicator

Spot metering area

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Icons on the playback screen

Single-image playback

Histogram display

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display

Exposure Setting Guide

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Digital level gauge

STBY REC

Movie recording standby/Movie recording in progress

1:00:12

Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds)

Audio Level Display

REC Control

00:00:00:00

Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames)

00 00 00 00

User Bit

Basic information

View Mode

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Rating

Protect

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto object framing image

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

NFC active

Remaining battery

Display as Group

Proxy movie included

Camera settings

Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen.”

Shooting settings

Picture Effect error

Auto HDR error

HLG

HDR recording (Hybrid Log-Gamma)

Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” for other icons displayed in this area.

Image information

Latitude/longitude information

2019-1-1 10:37PM

Date of recording

100-0003

Folder number - file number

C0003

Movie file number

Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B)

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Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.

To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the viewfinder. Each time you press the DISP button, the screen display changes. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.

During shooting (Monitor)

Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → For viewfinder → Display All Info.

During shooting (Viewfinder)

Level → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level

During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder)

Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info.

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Histogram display

A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. It shows darker toward the left and brighter toward the right. The histogram changes depending on the exposure compensation. A peak at the right or left end of the histogram indicates that the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, respectively. You cannot correct such defects using a computer after shooting. Perform exposure compensation before shooting as necessary.

(A): Pixel count (B): Brightness

Note

The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.

[Histogram] is not displayed during panorama shooting.

The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about image displayed on the screen. The final result depends on the aperture value, etc.

The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the following cases:

When the flash is used When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene

In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.

Hint

The following are not displayed in the default settings.

Graphic Display Monitor Off Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder)

To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP button, select MENU →

(Camera Settings2) →

[DISP Button] and change the setting.

If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/underexposed warning). The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review].

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DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

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DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

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

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 front-back (A) and horizontal (B) directions. When the product is level in either direction, the indicator turns to green.

For viewfinder*:

Displays only shooting information on the monitor, not the subject. This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder.

Monitor Off*:

Always turns the monitor off when shooting images. You can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU. This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder.

Note

If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great.

The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level.

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter].

The items marked with

are available.

These screen modes are available only in the setting for [Monitor].

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Related Topic

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

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Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)

Micro USB cable (1)

Wrist strap (1)

Strap adaptor (2)

Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1)

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Inserting/removing the battery pack

To remove the battery pack

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

Open the battery/memory card cover.

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

Close the cover.

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Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera

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 re-insert 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 AC Adaptor/Battery Charger. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.

If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera. However, the battery pack will not be charged.

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.

Turn the power off.

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 on the camera (orange)

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

Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 min. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. The charge lamp turns off when charging is completed. If the charge lamp lights up and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.

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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, USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied).

Related Topic

Notes on the battery pack

Notes on charging the battery pack

Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad

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Charging by connecting to a computer

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

Note

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.

Related Topic

Notes on the battery pack

Notes on charging the battery pack

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

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Battery life and number of recordable images

The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images apply 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 recordable images are estimates based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions:

Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately)

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

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

The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and 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 shooting (movies): No operations other than starting and ending shooting are performed.

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images)

Screen mode —

Approx. 260

Approx. 310 (Auto Monitor OFF (2 Sec))

Viewfinder mode — Approx. 240

Actual shooting (movies)

Screen mode Approx. 40 min. —

Viewfinder mode Approx. 40 min. —

Continuous shooting (movies)

Screen mode Approx. 70 min. —

Viewfinder mode Approx. 70 min. —

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Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). This conserves the camera's battery power.

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 that shows that powering via USB is in progress (

) 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.

Insert the battery pack into the camera.

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

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Notes on the battery pack

Notes on using the battery pack

Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images. Do not charge battery packs except battery packs specified for this product. Doing so can result in leaks, overheating, explosions, electric shocks, burns, or injuries. 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. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop’s battery charge may decrease. Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long. Do not turn on/restart a computer, wake a computer from sleep mode, or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable. Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product. Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations. We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self-built or modified computer. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Not doing so may result in a shorter battery life.

Remaining battery indicator

The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen.

A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted

It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time while the power is on, the product turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). If the remaining battery indicator does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it.

Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 150 minutes using the AC adaptor (supplied). The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

Effective use of the battery pack

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Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit. The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function frequently, turn the power on/off frequently, or set the monitor very bright. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots. If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab.

How to store the battery pack

To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery in a cool, dry place after removing it from the camera.

On battery life

The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.

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Notes on charging the battery pack

The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

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Inserting/removing a memory card

Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the product.

Hint

When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

Open the battery/memory card cover.

Insert the memory card.

With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly. Not doing so may cause a malfunction.

Close the cover.

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To remove the memory card

Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it.

Related Topic

Memory cards that can be used

Notes on memory card

Format

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Memory cards that can be used

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

SD memory cards

Memory Stick media

Note

When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home.

Fully charge the battery pack before attempting to recover the database files on the memory card.

Related Topic

Notes on memory card

Recording format Supported memory card

Still image SD/SDHC/SDXC card

AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster)

XAVC S

4K 60Mbps* HD 50Mbps or lower* HD 60Mbps

SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10, or U1 or faster)

4K 100Mbps* HD 100Mbps

SDHC/SDXC card (U3)

High Frame Rate* SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10, or U1 or faster)

Including when recording proxy movies at the same time

Recording format Supported memory card

Still image Memory Stick PRO Duo/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

XAVC S

4K 60Mbps* HD 50Mbps or lower* HD 60Mbps

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

4K 100Mbps* HD 100Mbps

—

High Frame Rate* Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Including when recording proxy movies at the same time

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Number of recordable images

Recordable movie times

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Notes on memory card

If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this camera. Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp is lit up. This may cause the data on the memory card to become damaged. Be sure to back up the data for protection. Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. 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 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.) Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:

High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

If the memory card is used near areas with strong magnetization, or used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the memory card may become damaged. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Format the memory card using this product. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Do not press down hard when writing in the memo space on the memory card. Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. If the write-protect switch or delete-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot record or delete images. In this case, set the switch to the record position. To use a Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory card with this product:

Be sure to insert the memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If you insert a memory card into the product without a memory card adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the product. When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go. If the card is not inserted properly, it may result in a malfunction.

About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media:

This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product. High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported.

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Setting language, date and time

The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.

On maintaining the date and time

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack into the camera, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery pack is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.

Hint

To set the date and time or geographic location again after the date and time setting is finished, select MENU →

(Setup) →

[Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting].

Note

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

Related Topic

Date/Time Setup

Turn on the camera.

The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear.

Select your language, and then press the center of the control wheel.

Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the center.

Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center.

Select a setting item using the top/bottom side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, then press the center.

Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the top/bottom/left/right sides, then press the center.

Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM when you set [Date/Time]. Change the values using the top/bottom when you set [Date/Time].

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

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Area Setting

Using the control wheel

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In-Camera Guide

The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings.

Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the

(Delete) button

(A).

The descriptions of the item are displayed.

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Shooting still images

Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.

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

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

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator (such as

) lights up.

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 8 cm (0.27 ft.) (W), 100 cm (3.29 ft.) (T) (from the lens).

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To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock)

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

Hint

When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. In [Continuous AF] mode,

lights up and the beep indicating that the focus has been

achieved does not sound.

An icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed.

Note

When the subject is moving, you cannot lock the focus even if [Focus Mode] has been set to [Automatic AF].

Related Topic

List of mode dial function

Playing back still images

Auto Review

Focus Mode

Press the shutter button fully down.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF].1.

Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is locked.

If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot].

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

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

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Focus Area

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Focus Mode

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

Menu item details

(Single-shot AF):

The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this 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. During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with Continuous AF from the second shot.

(Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera focuses.

(DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting.

(Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus.

Rotate the control ring to adjust the focus manually in the direct manual focus mode or manual focus mode.

Focus indicator

(lit):

The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.

(flashing):

The subject is not in focus.

(lit):

The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject.

(lit):

Focusing is in progress.

Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus

Dark and distant subjects Subjects with poor contrast Subjects seen through glass Fast-moving subjects Reflective light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances

Hint

When you set the focus to infinity in the manual focus mode or the direct manual focus mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking the monitor or the viewfinder.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting.

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Note

Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to

Related Topic

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Manual Focus

MF Assist (still image)

Phase detection AF

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Focus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode.

Menu item details

Wide :

Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

Zone :

Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus, and the product will automatically select a focus area.

Center :

Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. Use together with the focus-lock function to create the composition you want.

Flexible Spot :

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

Expand Flexible Spot :

If the product cannot focus on a single selected point, it uses focus points around the flexible spot as a secondary priority area for focusing.

Tracking:

When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area. This setting is available only when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF]. Point the cursor at [Tracking] on the [Focus Area] setting screen, and then select the desired area to start tracking using the left/right sides of the control wheel. You can also move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating the area as a zone, flexible spot or expand flexible spot. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the focusing frame by turning the control wheel.

To move the focus area

When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], if pressing the button to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can shoot while moving the focusing frame using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. To return the focusing frame to the center of the monitor, press the

button while moving the frame. To change the shooting settings using the control wheel, press the button to which [Focus Standard] is assigned. You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On], and set [Func. of Touch Operation] to [Touch Focus] beforehand.

To track the subject temporarily (Tracking On)

You can temporarily change the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] while you press and hold down the custom key to which you have assigned [Tracking On] in advance. The [Focus Area] setting before you activated [Tracking On] will switch to the equivalent [Tracking] setting. For example:

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.

[Focus Area] before you activate [Tracking On] [Focus Area] while [Tracking On] is active

[Wide] [Tracking: Wide]

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Note

[Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations:

[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] During Smile Shutter mode The mode dial is set to

(Movie) and [Auto Dual Rec] is set to [On].

The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down at once.

When the mode dial is set to

(Movie) or or during movie shooting, [Tracking] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area].

When [Subject Detection] for [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal], [Tracking] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area].

You cannot execute functions assigned to the control wheel or the C button while moving the focusing frame.

Related Topic

Touch Operation

Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)

Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image)

[Focus Area] before you activate [Tracking On] [Focus Area] while [Tracking On] is active

[Flexible Spot: S] [Tracking: Flexible Spot S]

[Expand Flexible Spot] [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]

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Focus Area Limit

By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [Focus Area].

Note

Types of focus areas that do not have a check mark cannot be selected using MENU or the Fn (function) menu. To select one, add a check mark using [Focus Area Limit].

If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [

Switch V/H AF Area] or [ AF Area Registration], the

registered settings will change.

Related Topic

Focus Area

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area Limit] → Add check marks to the focus areas that you

want to use, and then select [OK].

The types of focus areas marked with

will be available as settings.

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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, you cannot use the 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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Focus Standard

If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on the focus area settings.

When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]:

Pressing the key moves the position of the focusing frame using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel.

Note

You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button].

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Focus Area

MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] → desired key, then assign the [Focus Standard] function to the key.

To use the [Focus Standard] function while shooting movies, select MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [

Custom Key] → the desired button, and then assign [Focus Standard] to the key.

Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.

What you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the setting for [Focus Area].

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Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)

You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scenes.

Menu item details

Off:

Does not switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).

AF Point Only:

Switches the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). The [Focus Area] is fixed.

AF Point + AF Area:

Switches both the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).

An example when [AF Point + AF Area] is selected

(A) Vertical: [Flexible Spot] (Upper left corner) (B) Horizontal: [Flexible Spot] (Upper right corner) (C) Vertical: [Zone] (Lower left corner)

Three camera orientations are detected: horizontal, vertical with the side of the shutter button facing up, and vertical with the side of the shutter button facing down.

Note

If the setting for [

Switch V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for each camera orientation will not be retained.

The [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame will not change even when [

Switch V/H AF Area] is set to [AF Point

+ AF Area] or [AF Point Only] in the following situations:

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Movie], or [High Frame Rate] While the shutter button is pressed halfway down During movie shooting While using the digital zoom function While the auto-focusing is activated During continuous shooting During the countdown for the self-timer When [Focus Magnifier] is activated

When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ Switch V/H AF Area] → desired setting.

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The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down.

Related Topic

Focus Area

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AF/MF control

You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position.

Menu item details

AF/MF Control Hold :

Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.

AF/MF Ctrl Toggle :

Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.

Note

You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button] of the control wheel.

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → desired button → [AF/MF

Control Hold] or [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle].

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Face/Eye AF Set.

This function is used to determine whether or not the camera will focus with priority on faces or eyes.

There are two ways to perform [Eye AF].

Focusing on the eyes by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Focusing on the eyes by pressing the custom key. For details on using the custom key to perform [Eye AF], refer to the explanation below (▼).

Menu item details

Face/Eye Priority in AF :

Sets whether or not to detect faces or eyes inside the focusing area and focus on the eyes (Eye AF) when autofocus is activated. ([On]/[Off]) (Note: The camera operations are different when using the custom key to execute [Eye AF].)

Subject Detection :

Selects the target to be detected. [Human]: Detects human faces/eyes. [Animal]: Detects animal eyes. Animal faces are not detected.

Right/Left Eye Select :

Specifies the eye to be detected when [Subject Detection] is set to [Human]. If [Right Eye] or [Left Eye] is selected, only the selected eye is detected. When [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], [Right/Left Eye Select] cannot be used. [Auto]: The camera detects eyes automatically. [Right Eye]: The right eye of the subject (the eye on the left side from the photographer’s perspective) is detected. [Left Eye]: The left eye of the subject (the eye on the right side from the photographer’s perspective) is detected.

Face/Eye Frame Display :

Sets whether or not to display the face/eye detection frame when a human face or eyes are detected. ([On]/[Off])

Animal Eye Display :

Sets whether or not to display the eye detection frame when the eye of an animal is detected. ([On]/[Off])

Face detection frame

When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white. In case you have registered the priority order for each face using [Face Registration], the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white. The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish-purple.

MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face/Eye AF Set.] → desired setting item.

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Eye detection frame

A white eye detection frame appears when an eye is detected and the camera determines that autofocusing is possible, depending on the settings. The eye detection frame is displayed as follows when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal].

[Eye AF] by custom key

The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key. The camera can focus on eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the entire screen regardless of the setting for [Focus Area]. The camera does not focus automatically if no faces or eyes are detected. (Note: When you try to focus on eyes by pressing the shutter button halfway down, the camera only detects faces or eyes inside the focus area designated with [Focus Area]. If the camera detects no faces or eyes, it performs normal auto-focusing.)

[Switch Right/Left Eye] by custom key

When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Right Eye] or [Left Eye], you can switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function. When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Auto], you can temporarily switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function. The temporary left/right selection is cancelled when you perform the following operations, etc. The camera returns to automatic eye detection.

Pressing the center of the control wheel

Stopping pressing the shutter button halfway down (only during still image shooting) Stopping pressing the custom key to which [Eye AF] is assigned (only during still image shooting) Pressing the MENU button

Hint

When [Right/Left Eye Select] is not set to [Auto], or you execute [Switch Right/Left Eye] using the custom key, the eye detection frame appears. Even when [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Auto], if [Face/Eye Frame Display] is set to [On], the eye detection frame will appear over detected eyes during movie shooting.

If you want the face or eye detection frame to disappear within a certain period of time after the camera has focused on the face or eye, set [AF Area Auto Clear] to [On].

To detect animal eyes, arrange the composition so that both eyes and the nose of the animal are within the angle of view. Once you focus on the animal’s face, the animal’s eyes will be detected more easily.

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → desired key, then assign the [Eye

AF] function to the key.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Face/Eye AF Set.] → [Subject Detection] → desired setting.2.

Point the camera at the face of a human or animal, and press the key to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function. To shoot a still image, press the shutter button while pressing the key.

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Note

When [Subject Detection] is set to [Human], the eyes of animals are not detected. When [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], human faces are not detected.

When [Scene Selection] is set to [Portrait], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On], and [Subject Detection] is locked to [Human].

When [Scene Selection] is set to [Pet], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On], and [Subject Detection] is locked to [Animal].

When [Smile Shutter] is set to [On], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On], and [Subject Detection] is locked to [Human].

When [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], the following functions cannot be used.

Tracking function Face Priority in Multi Metering Regist. Faces Priority

Soft Skin Effect

The [Eye AF] function may not function very well in the following situations:

When the person is wearing sunglasses. When the front hair covers the person’s eyes. In low-light or back-lit conditions. When the eyes are closed. When the subject is in the shade. When the subject is out of focus. When the subject is moving too much.

If the subject is moving too much, the detection frame may not be displayed correctly over their eyes.

Depending on the circumstances, the eyes cannot be focused.

When the camera cannot focus on human eyes, it will detect and focus on the face instead. The camera cannot focus on eyes when no human faces are detected.

The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions.

When recording movies with [Subject Detection] set to [Animal], you cannot use the eye detection function.

The eye detection frame is not displayed when the Eye AF function is unavailable.

You cannot use the face/eye detection function with the following functions:

Zoom functions other than the optical zoom. [Sweep Panorama] [Posterization] under [Picture Effect] Focus Magnifier When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene], or [Sunset] Movie shooting with [

Record Setting] set to [120p]/[100p] When shooting with a high frame rate. When [

File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], [ Record Setting] is set to [30p 100M]/[25p 100M] or [30p 60M]/[25p 60M],

and [

4K Output Select] is set to [Memory Card+HDMI]

Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.

Even if [Face/Eye Frame Display] or [Animal Eye Display] is set to [Off], a green focusing frame will be displayed over faces or eyes that are in focus.

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On].

Even when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], the eyes of some types of animals cannot be detected.

Related Topic

Focus Mode

Focus Area

AF Area Auto Clear

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

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Tracking subject (Tracking function)

This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required function varies depending on the setting method.

For the examples of usage, etc. of tracking function, refer to the following URL. For still image shooting:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/dsc/l/dsc-rx100m7/still_tracking.php

For movie shooting:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/dsc/l/dsc-rx100m7/movie_tracking.php

You can refer to the related functions under “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page.

Setting the start position to track by focusing area ([Tracking] under [Focus Area])

The selected focusing frame is set as the start position to track, and the tracking starts by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

This function is available in still image shooting mode. This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].

Setting the start position to track by touch operation ([Touch Tracking] under [Func. of Touch Operation])

You can set the subject to track by touching it on the monitor.

This function is available in still image shooting mode and movie shooting mode. This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [Automatic AF] or [Continuous AF].

Changing the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] temporarily ([Tracking On] under [

Custom

Key])

Even [Focus Area] is set to other than [Tracking], you can temporarily change the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] while pressing and holding the key to which you have assigned [Tracking On] function.

Assign the [Tracking On] function to a desired key using [

Custom Key] in advance. This function is available in still image shooting mode. This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].

Related Topic

Focus Mode

Focus Area

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

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Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image)

You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation.

How to register focus area

How to call up the registered focus area

Hint

When a focusing frame is registered using [

AF Area Registration], the registered focusing frame flashes on the monitor.

If you assign [Regist AF Area tggle] to a custom key, you can use the registered focusing frame without holding down the key.

Note

A focus area cannot be registered in the following situations:

The mode dial is set to either

(Movie) or While [Touch Focus] is being performed While using the digital zoom function While [Touch Tracking] is being performed While focusing While performing focus lock

You cannot assign [Regist. AF Area hold] to [Left Button] or [Right Button].

You cannot call up the registered focus area in the following situations:

The mode dial is set to either

(Auto Mode), (Movie) or

When [ AF Area Registration] is set to [On], the [Wheel Lock] setting is locked to [Unlock].

Related Topic

Focus Area

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ AF Area Registration] → [On].1.

Set the focus area to the desired position and then hold down the Fn (Function) button.2.

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] → desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold].1.

Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and then press the shutter button to shoot images.

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Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area)

Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [

AF Area Registration].

Related Topic

Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ Del. Regist. AF Area].

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Focus Frame Color

You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the frame is difficult to see because of the subject, make it more visible by changing its color.

Menu item details

White:

Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white.

Red:

Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Frame Color] → desired color.

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Pre-AF (still image)

The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. During focusing operations, the screen may shake.

Menu item details

On:

Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting.

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AF Illuminator (still image)

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus easily.

Menu item details

Auto:

The AF illuminator lights up automatically in dark surroundings.

Off:

Does not use the AF illuminator.

Note

You cannot use [

AF Illuminator] in the following situations:

When the shooting mode is [Movie] or [High Frame Rate]. Sweep Panorama When [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is moving (when the focus indicator

lights up). When [Focus Magnifier] is activated. When [Scene Selection] is set to the following modes:

[Landscape] [Sports Action] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks]

The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired setting.

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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.

Menu item details

On:

The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.

Off:

The focus area is displayed all the time.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting.

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Disp. cont. AF area

You can set whether or not to display the area that is in focus when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], in [Continuous AF] mode.

Menu item details

On:

Displays the focus area that is in focus.

Off:

Does not display the focus area that is in focus.

Note

When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green:

[Center] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot]

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Disp. cont. AF area] → desired setting.

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Phase Detect. Area

Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF area.

Menu item details

On:

Displays the Phase Detection AF area.

Off:

Does not display the Phase Detection AF area.

Note

When the F-value is larger than F8, Phase Detection AF cannot be used. 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.

When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed.

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting.

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Circ. of Focus Point

Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame with [Focus Area] set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. This function is useful when you want to move the focusing frame from one end to the other quickly.

Menu item details

Does Not Circulate :

The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end.

Circulate :

The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end.

Related Topic

Focus Area

MENU→

(Camera Settings1)→[Circ. of Focus Point] → desired setting.

When [Circulate] is selected:

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Manual Focus

When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

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.

The displayed focus distance is just a reference.

Related Topic

Focus Magnifier

Peaking Setting

MF Assist (still image)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].

Rotate the control ring to achieve sharp focus.

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

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

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Direct manual focus (DMF)

You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting.

Related Topic

Peaking Setting

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF].

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

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

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

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

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Focus Magnifier

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [

MF Assist], you can magnify the image without operating the control ring.

To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation

You can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Then, select the appropriate settings under [Touch Panel/Pad]. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on while shooting with the monitor. While shooting with the viewfinder, a frame is displayed in the center of the monitor by double-tapping and you can move the frame by dragging it. The image is magnified by pressing the center of the control wheel.

Hint

While using the focus magnifier function, you can move the magnified area by dragging it on the touch panel.

To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Related Topic

MF Assist (still image)

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Touch Operation

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnifier].

Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge using top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.

Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change. You can set the initial magnification by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus

Mag.].

Confirm the focus.

Press the

(Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings1) →

[Focus Magnif. Time].

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the 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.

Hint

You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif.

Time].

Note

You cannot use [

MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead.

Related Topic

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Focus Magnif. Time

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ MF Assist] → [On].

Turn the control ring to adjust the focus.

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

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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.

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.

Related Topic

Focus Magnifier

MF Assist (still image)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting.

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Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot.

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.

Related Topic

Focus Magnifier

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting.

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Peaking Setting

Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus.

Menu item details

Peaking Display:

Sets whether to display peaking.

Peaking Level:

Sets the level of enhancement of in-focus areas.

Peaking Color:

Sets the color used to enhance in-focus areas.

Note

Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject.

The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI.

Related Topic

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Peaking Setting] → desired setting.

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