Sony ILCA68.CEC User Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

A-mount

Instruction Manual

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

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

4-590-091-11(1)

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

ILCA-68

English

Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)

“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

URL:

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

Owner’s Record

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

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

(A) (B)

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

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

Power Cord

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

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.call2recycle.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For supplied accessories

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

For Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ILCA-68 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at endof-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

For Customers in India

Battery Pack

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

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

ILCA-68 Not supplied

ILCA-68K Supplied (DT 18-55 mm zoom lens)

Before use

Notes on using your camera

Screen language

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

Shooting procedure

This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder.

Functions built into this camera

This manual describes 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.

Creating an image database file

If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the camera and turn on the power, the camera automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the camera until the process is completed. If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home™, and then format the memory card using the camera.

No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the data loss, always copy (back up) data to other media.

Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These dots are normal due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.

• Do not hold the camera by the monitor.

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.

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

• Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the screen may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the screen will function normally.

• The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.

Before use

Notes on shooting with the viewfinder

This camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. This camera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements.

• The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. When you want to see the full composition with all its details, you can also use the monitor.

• If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder.

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder. The required length or frequency of the break may differ depending on the individuals, so you are advised to decide at your own discretion. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor as necessary.

Notes on using your camera

Notes on recording for long periods of time

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot.

• The surface of the camera may get warm. This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to a computer

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

Notes on the flash

• Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use excessive force on it.

• If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.

• Be sure to keep your fingers out of the way when you press the flash down.

Notes when playing movies on other devices

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

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

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

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

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Notes on using your camera

On the data specifications described in this manual

The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged until the CHARGE lamp has turned off.

Before use

Checking the supplied items

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

Supplied with all models:

• Camera (1)

• Battery charger BC-VM10A (1)

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

* Multiple power cords may be supplied

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

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

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

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

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

• Instruction Manual (1) (this manual)

ILCA-68K:

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

Identifying parts

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

Front side

Before use

A Shutter button (30)

B Power switch (28)

C Control dial (17)

D Self-timer lamp

E Lens contacts*

F Mirror*

G Preview button

H Mount

I Built-in flash*

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

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

J Microphone*

K Mode dial lock release button

(30, 35)

L Mode dial (35)

M (Flash pop-up) button

N Mounting index (26)

O Lens release button (27)

P Focus mode switch

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

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

Rear side

Identifying parts

A Eyepiece cup

B Eye sensor

C MENU button (19)

D Viewfinder*

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

E Diopter-adjustment dial

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

F Monitor

G MOVIE button (32)

H For shooting: C1 (Custom 1)

button For viewing: (Enlarge) button

I For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

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

J Control wheel (17)

K For shooting: Fn (Function)

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

L C2 (Custom 2) button

For viewing: (Delete) button (34)

M (Playback) button (33)

* Do not directly touch this part.

Identifying parts

Before use

Top side

Identifying parts

A Multi interface shoe*

B FINDER/MONITOR button

C Display panel

D (Drive mode) button

E WB (White balance) button

F (Exposure compensation)

button

G ISO button

H (Display panel

illumination) button

I Image sensor position

mark

* For details on compatible accessories

of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

Sides/Bottom

Identifying parts

Before use

A Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

B Microphone jack

• When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

C Speaker

D DC IN terminal

• When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera.

E HDMI micro jack

F Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

• Supports Micro USB compatible device.

G Memory card insertion slot (23)

H Memory card cover (23)

I Access lamp

J Battery insertion slot (23)

K Battery cover (23)

L Tripod socket hole

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

* For details on compatible accessories

for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Identifying parts

Lens

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

A Focusing ring

B Zoom ring

C Focal-length scale

D Focal-length index

E Lens contacts*

F Focusing mode switch

G Mounting index

* Do not directly touch this part.

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II is designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras.

• For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Functions list

Operating the camera

How to use the control wheel

• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control

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

• When you turn the control wheel or press b/B on the control wheel in

playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.

• DISP function is assigned to v on the control wheel. You can change the

screen display with this function.

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

How to use the control dial

Functions list

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

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