Sony α 65 Handbook

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

α Handbook

A-mount

Preparing the camera

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting images to suit your subject

Using the shooting functions

Using the playback functions

Functions list

Viewing images on a computer

Others

Advanced operations

Index

SLT-A65/SLT-A65V

Basic

operations ................................................................. 9

This section provides basic information on operating the camera. The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied.

Notes on using your camera ............................................ 10

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items ............................................ 13

Identifying parts ............................................................... 14

Charging the battery pack ................................................ 20

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

..................................................................................... 22

Attaching a lens ............................................................... 25

Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 28

Before shooting ............................................................... 30

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment)......................................................... 30

Holding the camera properly ...................................... 30

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images ....................................................... 31

Recording movies ............................................................ 33

Playing back images ........................................................ 34

Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 35

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor ......................... 36

Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 37

......................................................................... 38

Scene Selection .................................................. 39

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 40

Continuous Advance Priority AE ......................... 41

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash ................................................................. 42

Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 44

Selecting the drive mode .................................... 46

Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 47

Setting image size ............................................................ 48

Image Size .................................................................. 48

Panorama: Size ........................................................... 48

Using the playback functions

Enlarging images ............................................................. 50

Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 51

Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 52

Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

..................................................................................... 53

Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 54

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

..................................................................................... 55

The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 57

Using the guide function of the camera ........................... 64

In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 64

Shooting Tip ............................................................... 64

Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer ............................................... 66

Using the software ........................................................... 68

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 72

Others

List of icons on the screen ............................................... 74

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 77

Flash modes available ..................................................... 78

Advanced

operations ............................................................... 79

This section provides further information on the camera.

Preparation

Setting up the camera ...................................................... 80

Removing the eyecup ................................................. 80

The screen displayed for shooting mode ......................... 81

Selecting the screen mode .......................................... 81

Shooting

Histogram ................................................................... 82

The digital level gauge ............................................... 83

Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects

displayed ........................................................... 83

List of icons for viewfinder mode .............................. 84

Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 86

Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 86

Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 86

Using a tripod ............................................................. 87

Selecting the shooting mode ............................................ 88

AUTO/ Flash Off .......................................... 88

......................................................................... 88

Scene Selection .................................................. 89

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 91

Cont. Priority AE ................................................. 93

Program Auto ......................................................... 94

Aperture Priority ................................................... 95

Shutter Priority ....................................................... 97

Manual Exposure ................................................... 99

BULB ................................................................... 100

Movie recording setup ................................................... 103

Recording movies easily .......................................... 103

Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture

adjusted ........................................................... 104

File Format ............................................................... 105

Record Setting .......................................................... 106

Audio Recording ...................................................... 107

Adjusting the focus ........................................................ 108

Autofocus ................................................................. 108

Focus-lock ................................................................ 110

Autofocus Mode ....................................................... 111

AF area ..................................................................... 112

Object Tracking ........................................................ 112

Manual focus ............................................................ 114

Peaking ..................................................................... 115

Focus Magnifier ....................................................... 115

Detecting faces .............................................................. 117

Playback

Face Detection .......................................................... 117

Face Registration ...................................................... 118

Smile Shutter ............................................................ 119

Adjusting the brightness of the image ........................... 121

AE Lock ................................................................... 121

Metering Mode ......................................................... 122

Flash Comp. ............................................................. 122

Flash control ............................................................. 123

The flash ........................................................................ 124

Wireless flash ........................................................... 124

The AF illuminator ................................................... 125

Setting ISO .................................................................... 127

Multi frame noise reduction ..................................... 127

Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically

(D-Range) ................................................................. 128

D-RangeOptimizer ................................................... 128

Auto HDR ................................................................ 129

Setting the image processing ......................................... 131

Picture Effect ............................................................ 131

Creative Style ........................................................... 132

Adjusting the color tones (White balance) .................... 134

The fine adjustment screen for color ........................ 135

Color Temp./Color Filter ......................................... 136

Custom white balance .............................................. 136

Zooming in in one step .................................................. 138

Selecting the drive mode .................................. 139

Shooting single shot ................................................. 139

Cont. Shooting .......................................................... 139

Self-timer .................................................................. 140

Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket .................................. 140

WB bracket ............................................................... 142

Remote Cdr. ............................................................. 142

The screen displayed for playback mode ...................... 144

Switching the screen during playback ...................... 144

List of icons on the histogram display ..................... 144

Using the playback functions ........................................ 146

Rotating an image .................................................... 146

Setup of the camera

View Mode ............................................................... 146

Slide Show ............................................................... 147

Playback Display ...................................................... 147

Scrolling panoramic images ..................................... 148

Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 149

Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 150

Delete (Multiple Img.) ............................................. 150

Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode

.......................................................................... 151

About playback on TV .................................................. 152

3D Viewing .............................................................. 152

Using “BRAVIA” Sync ........................................... 152

GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) ...................................... 154

GPS Assist Data ....................................................... 155

GPS Auto Time Cor. ................................................ 155

Setting the aspect ratio and image quality ..................... 157

Aspect Ratio ............................................................. 157

Quality ...................................................................... 157

Setting the other functions of the camera ...................... 159

Long Exposure NR ................................................... 159

High ISO NR ............................................................ 159

Color Space .............................................................. 160

Release w/o Lens ...................................................... 160

Grid Line .................................................................. 161

Auto Review ............................................................. 161

Func. of AEL button ................................................ 161

ISO Button ............................................................... 162

Preview Button ......................................................... 162

Electronic Front Curtain Shutter .............................. 162

LCD Brightness ........................................................ 163

Viewfinder Bright. ................................................... 163

Power Save ............................................................... 164

FINDER/LCD Setting .............................................. 164

Lens compensation ........................................................ 165

Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading .............................. 165

Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......................... 165

Lens Comp.: Distortion ............................................ 165

Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166

Resetting to the default .................................................. 170

Confirming the version of the camera ........................... 174

Computer

Connecting the camera to the computer ........................ 175

Creating a movie disc .................................................... 179

Specifying DPOF .......................................................... 182

Cleaning

Cleaning the camera and a lens ..................................... 183

Cleaning the image sensor ............................................. 184

Trouble shooting/Others

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 187

Warning messages ......................................................... 196

Precautions .................................................................... 198

To use your camera abroad — Power sources .............. 201

AVCHD format ............................................................. 202

GPS (SLT-A65V only) .................................................. 203

3D-shootings ................................................................. 205

Memory card ................................................................. 206

Format ...................................................................... 166

File Number ............................................................. 166

Folder Name ............................................................. 166

Select REC Folder .................................................... 167

New Folder ............................................................... 167

Recover Image DB ................................................... 168

Upload Settings ........................................................ 168

Setting the USB connection ..................................... 175

Connecting to the computer ..................................... 175

Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 176

Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) ....... 177

Deleting the USB connection ................................... 178

Creating an AVCHD format disc ............................. 179

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc

................................................................................... 180

Discs you can use with “PMB” ................................ 181

Date Imprint ............................................................. 182

Battery pack/Battery charger ......................................... 208

The License ................................................................... 210

Index .............................................................................. 211

Basic operations

The contents of the “Basic operations” section are

the same as those in the Instruction Manual

supplied. This section provides the basic

information on operating the camera. To more

effectively take advantage of the camera, see

“Advanced operations” (page 79).

Notes on using your camera

Shooting procedure

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

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

Notes on the functions available with the camera

• To check whether it is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible device:50i

• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image.

• You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D-images recorded with the camera on 3Dcompatible monitors. When you watch 3D-images, we recommend that you take a break at regular time intervals. Since the need for or frequency of break times varies among individuals, please set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. A child’s vision is always vulnerable (especially for children under 6 years of age). Before allowing them to watch 3D-images, please consult with an expert, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. Be sure to make sure your children follow the precautions above.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

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

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

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD 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.

• There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD monitor. Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet, such as floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD monitor.

• 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.

Notes on long-time recording

• When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the mark is indicated on the screen and the camera is turned off automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level.

• 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 AVCHD View movies* to a computer

When importing AVCHD View movies to a computer, for Windows computers, use the “PMB” software on the CD-ROM (supplied). * “AVCHD View movies” are movies that

were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format] (page 105).

Notes when playing movies on other devices

• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices. –Other devices compatible with AVCHD

format that does not support High Profile

–Devices incompatible with the AVCHD

format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) can be played back only

Notes on using your camera

on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.

• 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only.

On GPS-compatible devices (SLTA65V only)

• To determine whether your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65

• Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it.

• If you do not record the location information, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 154).

• In an airplane, make sure to turn off the camera following cabin announcements.

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.

On the data specifications described in this manual

The data on performance and specifications is 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 is charged for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.

Model name

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

SLT-A65/A65V –

SLT-A65K/ A65VK

SLT-A65Y/ A65VY

DT18-55mm

DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm

Notes on using your camera

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items

First check the model name of your camera (page 12). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Camera (1)

• BC-VM10A Battery charger (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

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

• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)

•CD-ROM (1) – Application Software for α

camera

– α Handbook (This manual)

• Instruction Manual (1)

SLT-A65K/A65VK

• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)

SLT-A65Y/A65VY

• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)

• DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1)

Preparing the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Front side

A Shutter button (31)

B Power switch (28)

C Control dial (94)

D Remote sensor (142)

E Self-timer lamp (140)

F Lens contacts*

G Mirror*

H Preview button (97)

I Mount

J Built-in flash* (42, 124)

K Microphone** (107)

L Mode dial (37)

M (Flash pop-up) button (42,

124)

N Mounting index (25)

O Lens release button (26)

P Focus mode switch (108, 114)

* Do not directly touch these

parts.

** Do not cover this part

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

Rear side

Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

A Eyepiece sensors (80)

B 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 LCD monitor mode.

C Diopter-adjustment dial (30)

D LCD monitor (74, 84, 144)

E Light sensor (163)

F Eyecup (80)

G For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (54, 55) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (146)

H Control button

v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (81,

144)/WB (White balance) (134)/ (Drive) (46, 139)/

(Picture Effect) (131)

I Control button (Enter)/AF

button (112)/Object Tracking button (112)

J (In-Camera Guide) button

(64) For viewing: (Delete) button (35)

K (Playback) button (34)

* Do not directly touch this

part.

Top side

Identifying parts

A Auto-lock Accessory shoe

(124)

B MENU button (57)

C MOVIE button (33, 103)

D FINDER/LCD button (164)

E (Exposure) button (44)

F ISO button (127)

G Image sensor position

mark (110)

H For shooting: (Smart

teleconverter) button (138)/ Focus Magnifier button (115) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (50)

I For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

button (121)/AV (Aperture value) button (99)

For viewing: (Zoom out) button (50)/ (Image index) button (51)

Sides/Bottom

Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

A Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

B REMOTE terminal

• When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward.

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 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.

F HDMI terminal (52, 152)

G (USB) terminal (175)

H Access lamp (23)

I Memory card insertion slot (22)

J Memory card cover (22)

K Battery insertion slot (22)

L Battery cover (22)

M Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.

Identifying parts

Lens

Identifying parts

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65K/ A65VK/A65Y/A65VY)

A Focusing ring

B Zoom ring

C Focal-length scale

D Focal-length index

E Lens contacts

F Focusing mode switch

G Mounting index

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount 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/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the

DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY)

operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.

Insert the battery pack onto

the battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Connect the battery charger

to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed

Charging time About 175 minutes

• When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

• The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed.

For the U.S.A and Canada

CHARGE lamp

For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada

CHARGE lamp

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Plug

Charging the battery pack

Notes

• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

Preparing the camera

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

While sliding the battery

cover open lever, open the cover.

Firmly insert the battery pack

all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.

Lock lever

Close the cover.

While sliding the memory

card cover, open the cover.

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Insert a memory card.

• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched corner faces

Close the cover.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

Lock lever

To remove the memory card

Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once.

To check the remaining battery level

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.

correctly.

Preparing the camera

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

exhausted.”

You cannot shoot any more pictures.

Available memory cards

The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.

Types of memory card

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD memory card SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• MultiMediaCard cannot be used.

Note

• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. 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.)

Still

Movies In this manual

images

(Class 4 or faster)

Memory Stick

PRO Duo

SD card

Attaching a lens

Remove the body cap from

Front lens cap

the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.

• When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

• When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens.

Mount the lens by aligning

Packaging lid

Body cap

the orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.

Orange index marks

Turn the lens clockwise until

it clicks into the locked position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Notes

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.

• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.

• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.

Preparing the camera

Attaching a lens

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens

Press the lens release button

all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.

Lens release button

Attach the caps to the front

and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove dust from them.

• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.

To attach a lens hood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. Fit the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks.

Notes

• A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the ALC-SH108 (sold separately).

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash.

Attaching a lens

• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.

Note on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.

Preparing the camera

Turning the camera on and setting the clock

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears.

Set the power switch to ON to

turn the camera on.

The screen used for setting date and time appears.

• To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.

Verify that [Enter] is selected

on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button.

Select your area with b/B on the control button, then

press the center of the control button.

Select each item with b/B

and set the numeric value with v/V.

[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date.

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

Turning the camera on and setting the clock

Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center

of the control button.

Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of

the control button.

To cancel the date/time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

To set up the date/time again

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu.

MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup]

To set up the area again

You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad.

MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting]

Maintaining the date and time setting

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 the battery is installed or not (page 198).

Preparing the camera

Before shooting

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment)

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

Note

• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.

Holding the camera properly

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.

In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode

Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

(vertical position)

Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee.

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.

Set the mode dial to or

(Flash Off).

Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the LCD

monitor or viewfinder.

Overlay the AF area on the

desired subject.

• If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod.

AF area

(Camera shake

warning) indicator

Shooting and viewing images

When using a zoom lens,

turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot.

Zoom ring

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, z or

(Focus indicator) lights up

(page 109).

Press the shutter button fully

down to shoot.

Shooting still images

Focus indicator

Recording movies

Press the MOVIE button to

MOVIE button

start recording.

• Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode.

• The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set the mode dial to (Movie) (page 104).

• The camera continues to adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Notes

• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 107).

• The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording.”

• When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops (page 197).

Shooting and viewing images

Playing back images

Press the button.

button

MENU button t 1 t [View Mode] t Select the

desired mode

• To play back still images, select [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, select [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the file format.

Select an image with b/B on the control button.

• To play back movies, press the center of the control button.

During movie playback Control button/control dial operation

To pause/resume z

To fast-forward B

To fast-rewind b

To slow-forward Rotate the control dial to the right during

To slow-reverse Rotate the control dial to the left during

To adjust sound volume V t v/V

To display the information v

Note

• Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.

pause

• The movie is played back frame-byframe.

Deleting images (Delete)

Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand.

Note

• Protected images cannot be deleted.

Deleting the image that is currently displayed

Display the image you want

to delete and press the button.

Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press

the center of the control button.

button

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor

Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle.

• The LCD monitor tilts 180 degrees.

• The LCD monitor can be rotated leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD monitor is facing forward.

• When the LCD monitor is not used, it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera.

Note

• When the LCD monitor is open, the eye

sensor may not be able to function in situations involving low-position shooting. If you look into the viewfinder and the monitor is not switched automatically, press the FINDER/LCD button.

Shooting with the various shooting modes

Set the mode dial to the desired mode.

The following shooting modes are provided with the camera:

(AUTO)/

(Flash Off) (31, 88)

(Auto+) (38,

88)

(Scene

Selection) (39, 89)

(Sweep

Panorama) (40, 91)

(3D Sweep

Panorama) (40, 91)

(Cont. Priority

AE) (41, 93)

(Movie) (33,

103)

(Program Auto)

(94)

(Aperture

Priority) (95)

(Shutter Priority)

(97)

The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select “Flash Off” when you want to shoot without the flash.

The camera recognizes and evaluates the shooting condition, and appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera saves 1 appropriate image by combining or separating images, as necessary.

Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject.

Allows you to shoot panoramic images.

Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a 3D compatible TV.

The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second.

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

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually.

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial.

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial.

Shooting images to suit your subject

Shooting with the various shooting modes

(Manual

Exposure) (99)

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial.

1 Set the mode dial to (Auto+).

2 Point the camera towards the

subject.

When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions, the following information is indicated: recognized scene mode mark, appropriate shooting function, the number of images to be shot.

Recognized scene mode mark

Shooting function

Number of images to be shot

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Scene recognized by the camera

(Night Scene) (Hand-held Twilight) (Landscape)

(Backlight Portrait) (Portrait) (Tripod Night Scene)

(Backlight) (Macro) (Night Portrait)

(Spotlight) (Low Brightness) (Baby)

Shooting function

Cont. Shooting (139) Slow Sync. (42, 124) Auto HDR (129)

Daylight Sync. Slow Shutter Hand-held Twilight (39,

89)

Shooting with the various shooting modes

Scene Selection

1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

2 Press the center of the control button.

3 Select the desired mode with v/V, then press the center of the

control button.

• To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene.

4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

(Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses

(Sports Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the

(Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, foods.

(Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid

(Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset beautifully.

(Night Scene) Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark

(Hand-held

Twilight)

(Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes.

skin tones softly.

subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

colors.

atmosphere of the surroundings.

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

Shooting images to suit your subject

Shooting with the various shooting modes

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama

1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama)/ (3D Sweep

Panorama).

2 Press the center of the control button.

3 Point the camera at the edge of

the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.

This part will not be taken

4 Press the shutter button fully down.

5 Pan or tilt the camera to the end,

following the guidance on the screen.

Guidance bar

Shooting with the various shooting modes

Continuous Advance Priority AE

1 Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE).

2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects.

• The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down.

• The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second.

Shooting images to suit your subject

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash

In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.

1 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting

• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting mode, see page 78.

2 Press the button.

The flash pops up.

• In AUTO, AUTO+ or Scene Selection mode, the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit. The built-in flash does not pop up even if you press the button.

3 After the flash has finished

charging, shoot the subject.

Flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter.

Lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.

• When you press the shutter button

halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject (AF Illuminator).

button

(Flash charging) indicator

Using the flash

(Flash Off) Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up.

(Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light.

(Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.

(Slow Sync.) Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting

(Rear Sync.) Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you

(Wireless) Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera

• You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up.

allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.

trigger the shutter.

and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).

Using the shooting functions

Adjusting the brightness of the image

Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side (Exposure compensation).

1 Press the button.

2 Adjust the exposure with the

button

LCD monitor

control dial.

Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward – (under): Darkens an image.

• In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale.

Compensated exposure

Viewfinder

Standard exposure

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Shooting techniques

• Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.

• Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 140).

Adjusting the brightness of the image

Note

• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection.

Using the shooting functions

Selecting the drive mode

You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket.

on the control button t

Select the desired mode

(Single

Shooting) (139)

(Cont. Shooting)

(139)

(Self-timer) (140) The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the

(Bracket:

Cont.) (140)

(Single

Bracket) (140)

(WB

bracket) (142)

(Remote Cdr.)

(142)

This mode is for normal shooting.

The camera records the images continuously.

photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake.

You can shoot 3 images, each with different degrees of exposure.

You can shoot the specified number of images, shot by shot, each with different degrees of exposure.

Based on the selected white balance, and the color temperature/color filter, 3 images are recorded with the white balance shifted.

You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after 2 seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately).

Switching the recording information display (DISP)

Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows. You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor separately.

Graphic Display

The Graphic Display shows the shutter speed and aperture value as graphs, and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. The pointers on the shutter speed indicator and aperture indicator indicate the current value.

No Disp. Info. LevelDisplay All Info.

Using the shooting functions

Digital level gauge

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Setting image size

Image Size

MENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size

[Aspect Ratio]: [3:2]

Image size Usage guidelines

L:24M 6000 × 4000 pixels For shooting at the highest image

M:12M 4240 × 2832 pixels For prints up to A3+ size

S:6.0M 3008 × 2000 pixels For prints up to A5 size

[Aspect Ratio]: [16:9]

Image size Usage guidelines

L:20M 6000 × 3376 pixels For viewing on a high-definition

M:10M 4240 × 2400 pixels

S:5.1M 3008 × 1688 pixels

Note

• When you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the screen.

Panorama: Size

You can set the image size of panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 93).

MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image Size] t Select the desired size

quality

[Panorama: Size]

Standard [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 3872 × 2160

Wide [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 5536 × 2160

[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 8192 × 1856

[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 12416 × 1856

[3D Pan.: Image Size]

16:9 1920 × 1080

Standard 4912 × 1080

Wide 7152 × 1080

Setting image size

Using the shooting functions

Using the playback functions

Enlarging images

A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image.

1 Display the image you want to

enlarge, then press the button.

2 Zoom the image in or out with the button or button.

• Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification. When you shoot multiple images with the same composition, you can compare their focus conditions.

3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the

control button.

To cancel the enlarged playback

Press the center of the control button so that the image returns to the normal size.

button

Switching to the display of the image list

You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously.

Press the button.

The image index screen is displayed.

button

To return to the single-image screen

Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image.

To display the desired folder

Select the left bar on the image index screen with the control button, then select the desired folder with v/V. Pressing the center of the control button when the left bar is selected switches the view mode.

Using the playback functions

Viewing images on a TV screen

To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required.

1 Turn off both your camera and the

TV, and connect the camera to the

1 To the HDMI

connector

TV.

HDMI cable (sold separately)

2 To the

HDMI terminal

2 Turn on the TV and switch the input.

• See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Turn on the camera, and press the

button.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Select the desired image with b/B on the control button.

• The LCD monitor on the camera does not turned on.

Control button

button

Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch. For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 14).

button (42, 124) Pops the flash up.

button (44) Compensates the exposure.

ISO button (127) Adjusts the ISO sensitivity.

FINDER/LCD button (164) Switches the display between the LCD monitor and the

MENU button (57) Displays the menu screen for setting up the menu item.

MOVIE button (33, 103) Records movies.

AEL button (121)/AV button (99)/ button (51)/ button (50)

button (138)/Focus Magnifier button (115)/ button (50)

Fn button (54, 55)/ button (146)

Control button Sets up the following functions: Display (47, 81, 144),

button (34) Plays back images.

button (64)/ button

(35)

Focus mode switch (108,

114)

Preview button (97) Checks blurring of the background.

viewfinder.

Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Sets up the aperture value./Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously./Scales down an image that has been scaled up when viewing images.

Zooms in to the center of an image./Allows you to check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting./Scales an image up when viewing images.

Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using the Fn button./Rotates images.

White Balance (134), Drive mode (46, 139), Picture Effect (131), and Autofocus (108).

Displays a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes images.

Switches the autofocus and manual focus.

Functions list

Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button

This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting.

1 Press the Fn button.

2 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button,

then press the center z to execute.

The setup screen appears.

3 Following the operation guide,

select and execute the desired function.

Operation guide

To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen

Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen.

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows:

Scene Selection (39,

89)

Movie (104) Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect.

Drive Mode (46, 139) Sets the drive mode such as continuous shooting.

Flash Mode (42, 124) Sets the flash mode.

Autofocus Mode (111)

AF area (112) Selects the area of focus.

Object Tracking (112) Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it.

Face Detection (117) Automatically captures people’s face(s) with the optimal

Smile Shutter (119) Shoots when a smile is detected.

ISO (127) Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster

Metering Mode (122) Selects the method for measuring brightness.

Flash Comp. (122) Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

White Balance (134) Adjusts the color tone of images.

Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions. (Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)

(P/A/S/M)

(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Self-timer/Bracket: Cont./ Single Bracket/WB bracket/Remote Cdr.)

(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./ Wireless)

Selects the method for focusing according to movement of the subject. (Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF)

(Wide/Zone/Spot/Local)

(On/Off)

focus and exposure. (On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off)

(On/Off)

the shutter speed. (Multi Frame Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO to 16000)

(Multi segment/Center weighted/Spot)

(+2.0EV to –2.0EV)

(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/Color Temp./Color Filter/Custom)

Functions list

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

DRO/Auto HDR (128) Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically.

Creative Style (132) Selects your desired image processing.

Picture Effect (131) Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more

(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)

(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White)

impressive expression. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature)

The functions selected with the MENU button

You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.

Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu

Still shooting menu

Image Size (48) Selects the size of still images.

Aspect Ratio (157) Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

Quality (157) Sets the image quality for still images.

Panorama: Size (48) Selects the size of panoramic images.

Panorama: Direction (93)

3D Pan.: Image Size (48)

3D Pan.: Direction (93)

Long Exposure NR (159)

(L:24M/M:12M/S:6.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2) L:20M/M:10M/S:5.1M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9))

(3:2/16:9)

(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)

(Standard/Wide)

Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down)

Selects the size of 3D-images. (16:9/Standard/Wide)

Sets the shooting direction for 3D-images. (Right/Left)

Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer. (On/Off)

Functions list

The functions selected with the MENU button

High ISO NR (159) Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

Flash control (123) Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.

AF Illuminator (125) Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to

Color Space (160) Changes the range of reproducible colors.

SteadyShot (86) Sets SteadyShot.

Shooting Tip List (64) Allows you to access all shooting tips.

(High/Normal/Low)

(ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL)

aid focusing. (Auto/Off)

(sRGB/AdobeRGB)

(On/Off)

Movie shooting menu

File Format (105) Selects the movie file format.

Record Setting (106) Selects the size of the recorded movie frame.

Audio Recording (107)

Wind Noise Reduct. (107)

SteadyShot (86) Sets SteadyShot.

(AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p/MP4)

(60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)

Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie. (On/Off)

Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (On/Off)

(On/Off)

Custom menu

Eye-Start AF (80) Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through

FINDER/LCD Setting (164)

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use.

the viewfinder. (On/Off)

Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual)

(On/Off)

The functions selected with the MENU button

Release w/o Lens (160)

Auto+ Cont. Shooting (88)

Auto+ Image Extract. (88)

Grid Line (161) Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural

Auto Review (161) Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto review.

DISP Button(Monitor) (81)

DISP Button(Finder) (81)

Peaking Level (115) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color.

Peaking Color (115) Sets the color used for the peaking function.

Live View Display (83)

Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable)

Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in AUTO+ mode. (Auto/Off)

Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in AUTO+ mode. (Auto/Off)

outline. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)

(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the LCD monitor that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/ Histogram/For viewfinder)

Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/ Histogram)

(High/Mid/Low/Off)

(Red/Yellow/White)

Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation value. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)

Functions list

The functions selected with the MENU button

Func. of AEL button (161)

ISO Button (162) Assigns the desired function to the ISO button.

Preview Button (162) Selects the method to be used for the operating preview

Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens.

Smart Telecon. Button (115, 138)

Lens Comp.: Shading (165)

Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. (165)

Lens Comp.: Distortion (165)

Assigns the desired function to the AEL button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/ AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/ Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/ Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier)

(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/ AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/ Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/ Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier)

button. (Shot. Result Preview/Aperture Preview)

(Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview)

Selects the operation method for the button. (Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier)

Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off)

Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off)

Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off)

The functions selected with the MENU button

Front Curtain Shutter (162)

Face Registration (118)

Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. (On/Off)

Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)

Playback menu

Delete (35, 150) Deletes images.

View Mode (146) Allows you to determine how to group the playback images.

Slide Show (147) Shows a slide show.

Image Index (51) Displays the image list.

3D Viewing (152) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected

Protect (149) Protects or cancels protection for an image.

Specify Printing (182)

Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback.

Playback Display (147)

(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files)

(Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View)

(Repeat/Interval/Image Type)

(4 Images/9 Images)

to the camera.

(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/ Cancel All AVCHD view files)

Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)

Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)

Memory Card Tool menu

Functions list

Format (166) Formats the memory card.

File Number (166) Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images

and movies. (Series/Reset)

The functions selected with the MENU button

Folder Name (166) Sets the folder format for still images.

Select REC Folder (167)

New Folder (167) Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies.

Recover Image DB (168)

Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the

(Standard Form/Date Form)

Changes the selected folder for storing still images.

Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback.

recordable number of still images on the memory card.

Clock setup menu

Date/Time Setup (28) Sets date and time, and daylight savings.

Area Setting (29) Sets the location of use.

Setup menu

Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top

LCD Brightness (163) Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Viewfinder Bright. (163)

GPS Settings (154) (SLT-A65V only)

Power Save (164) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages.

HDMI Resolution (152)

CTRL FOR HDMI (153)

item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous)

(Auto/Manual)

Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual)

Sets the GPS functions.

(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)

Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i)

Operates the camera from a TV that support “BRAVIA” Sync. (On/Off)

The functions selected with the MENU button

Upload Settings* (168)

USB Connection (175)

Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is

Cleaning Mode (184) Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.

* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.

Version (174) Displays the camera software version.

Language Selects the language.

Mode Dial Guide Turns on or off the mode dial guide (the explanation of each

Demo Mode Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.

Initialize (170) Restores the settings to their defaults.

Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off)

Sets the USB connection method. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)

achieved or the self-timer is working. (On/Off)

shooting mode). (On/Off)

(On/Off)

(Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset)

Functions list

Using the guide function of the camera

In-Camera Guide

When you press the (In-Camera Guide) button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a guide in accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears automatically. Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen, then press the center of the control button, the appropriate setup is indicated in order to enable them.

Shooting Tip

The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected.

1 Press the (In-Camera Guide)

button when the recording information display is displayed.

A shooting tip list in accordance with the current subject appears automatically.

2 Select the desired shooting tip with v/V on the control button,

then press the center of the control button.

The shooting tip is displayed.

• You can scroll the screen with v/V.

• You can select the item with b/B.

(In-Camera Guide) button

To access all shooting tips

You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu. Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before.

Using the guide function of the camera

MENU button t 1 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired shooting tip

• You can access a tip from the [Table of contents].

Functions list

Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer

Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera.

• “Image Data Converter”

• “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), install “PMB” also from the CD-ROM (supplied). For detailed notes on installation, also see page 68.

Note

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

Recommended computer environment (Windows)

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/

“PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

“Image Data Converter Ver.4”

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image

Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.

** Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Windows 7 SP1

(For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS)) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB

Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more

CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

Using with your computer

Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)

“Image Data Converter Ver.4”

Notes

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

• If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

“Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X (v10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard))

CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Installing the software (Windows)

Log on as Administrator.

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into

the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe].

• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.

2 Click [Install].

Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” and “PMB” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen.

• Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen (page 175).

• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.

3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.

The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. “Image Data Converter” “PMB” “PMB Launcher” “PMB Help”

Notes

• If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version of the previously installed “PMB” is higher than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. The usable functions are activated when the camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable.

Using the software

• If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to use some functions of those “PMB” when installing the “PMB” from the supplied CD-ROM. Also, “PMB Launcher” is installed from the supplied CD-ROM and you can start “PMB” or other software by using the “PMB Launcher.” Doubleclick the “PMB Launcher” short-cut icon on the computer screen to start “PMB Launcher.”

Installing the software (Macintosh)

Log on as Administrator.

1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM

(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard

disk icon.

4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Using “Image Data Converter”

With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:

• To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as

tone curve, and sharpness.

• To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc.

• To save the images displayed and edited on a computer.

• You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general

file format.

• To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera.

• To rate the images on a scale of five.

• To set color labels.

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

To use “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4].

“Image Data Converter” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Using “PMB”

With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.:

• To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.

• To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.

• To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail attachments, and change the shooting date.

• To display the shooting location of the image on the map (SLT-A65V only).

• To print or save still images with the date.

• To create Blu-ray discs, AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer. (An Internet connection environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)

Notes

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

• Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting in [Record Setting]

are converted by “PMB” in order to create a disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality.

• Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p

24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.

• “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/

[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].

Using the software

To use “PMB,” refer to “PMB Help.” Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help].

“PMB” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/

Viewing images on a computer

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies

You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player. Here, 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with a computer using “PMB” or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a DVD writer.

Player Disc type Feature

Blu-ray disc playback devices

(Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)

AVCHD format playback devices

(Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)

Ordinary DVD playback devices

(DVD player, computer that can play DVDs, etc.)

Creating a disc using a computer

You can import AVCHD View movies to a computer using “PMB” and create an AVCHD format disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc. For details on the method for creating a disc using “PMB,” see “PMB Help.”

Notes

• To create Blu-ray discs, be sure to install [BD Add-on Software] from the “PMB”

installation screen.

Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high-definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.

High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high-definition image quality (HD) disc is created.

• You cannot play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on ordinary DVD players.

Standard definition image quality (STD) movies converted from high-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard definition image quality (STD) disc is created.

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies

• The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.

• Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create a disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality (page 179).

• Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc (page 180).

• “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].

Creating a disc with a device other than a computer

You can create a disc with a Blu-ray disc recorder and DVD writer. The disc type you can create depends on the device used.

Device Disc type

Blu-ray disc recorder: To create a Bluray disc or DVD with standard image quality (STD)

DVD writer other than DVDirect Express: To create an AVCHD disc or DVD with standard image quality (STD)

HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD with standard image quality (STD)

Notes

• For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use.

• If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.

• If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version. For details, see the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/

Viewing images on a computer

Others

List of icons on the screen

Graphic Display (LCD monitor)

Display All Info. (LCD monitor)

For playback (Basic information display)

Display Indication

Exposure mode (37)

P A S

100 Remaining number of

24M 12M

6.0M 20M 10M 5.1M

Scene Recognition icons (38, 88)

Memory card (22, 206)/ Upload (168)

recordable images

Aspect ratio of still

images (157)

3D Sweep Panorama (40,

91)

Image size of still images (48)

Image quality of still images (157)

Frame rate of movies (106)

List of icons on the screen

Display Indication

Image size of movies

(106)

100% Remaining battery (23)

Flash charge in progress (42)

Setting Effect OFF (83)

No audio recording of movies (107)

SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86)

GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only)

SteadyShot error (195)

Overheating warning (11)

Database file full (197)/

Database file error (197)

View Mode (146)

100-0003 Folder - file number

- Protect (149)

DPOF DPOF set (182)

Display Indication

(177)

Remaining battery warning (23)

Spot metering area (122)

AF area (112)

Smart teleconverter (138)

Display Indication

Shutter speed indicator (47)

Aperture indicator (47)

Display Indication

REC 0:12 Recording time of the

z Focus (32, 109)

1/250 Shutter speed (97)

F3.5 Aperture (95)

35° 37’ 32”N 139° 44’ 31”W

ISO400 ISO sensitivity (127)

3/7 File number/Number of

2011-1-1 10:37AM

Display Indication

movie (m:s)

EV scale (44, 100, 141) (Only for viewfinder)

+3.0 Exposure compensation

(44)

AE lock (121)

GPS information (SLTA65V only)

Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A65V only)

Auto HDR image warning (129)

Picture Effect error (132)

images in the view mode

Date of recording

Drive mode (46, 139)

Others

List of icons on the screen

Display Indication

Flash mode (42, 124)/ Red-eye reduction (58)

Focus mode (111)

AF area (112)

Object tracking (112)

Face Detection (117)

Smile Shutter (119)

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (119)

Display Indication

Metering mode (122)

Flash compensation (122)

AWB

A5 G5

+3 +3 +3

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (134)

7500K

D-Range Optimizer

(128)/Auto HDR (129)

Creative Style (132)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Display Indication

Picture Effect (131)

Functions available for each shooting mode

The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.

Shoot Mode

(31, 88) –

(38, 88) –

(39, 89) ––

(40, 91) ––––

(41, 93) –––

(94)

(95)

(97)

(99) –

(33, 103) *–

Exposure Comp. (44)

Self-timer (140)

–

––

––– –

––

Cont. Shooting (139)

* When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available.

Face Detection (117)

Smile Shutter (119)

Others

Flash modes available

The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function selectable. – indicates the function not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.

Shoot Mode

88)

(31, 88) –––––

88)

(39, 89)

(40, 91) –––––

(41, 93) ––

(94) ––

(95) ––

(97) ––

(99) ––

(33, 103) ––

(Flash Off)

(31,

(38,

(40, 91) –––––

(Autoflash)

–––––

(Fill-

flash)

––––

–––––

(Slow

Sync.)

(Rear

Sync.) (Wireless)

–––

Preparation

Advanced operations

This section provides further information

on the camera.

Preparation (Advanced operations)

Setting up the camera

Removing the eyecup

When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup.

Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup.

• Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward.

Note

• When the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,

setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located above the viewfinder may be activated.

The screen displayed for shooting mode

Selecting the screen mode

You can select the desired screen mode. When you switch the screen by pressing DISP on the control button (page 47), only selected screens are displayed. You can set the available screens to be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder separately.

1 MENU button t 2 t [DISP Button(Monitor)] or [DISP

Button(Finder)]

2 Select the desired display with v/V/b/B on the control button,

then press the center of the control button.

3 Press the MENU button.

Preparation (Advanced operations)

The screen displayed for shooting mode

Histogram

The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly. Both ends of the histogram show a highkey or low-key portion. You cannot restore these area with a computer later. Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again.

Notes

• The histogram does not indicate the final recorded image. It indicates the condition

of the image just monitored on the screen. The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc.

• The histogram differs between shooting and playback in the following situations:

– When firing the flash. – When the subject has low intensity, such as night scenery.

Number of pixels

Dark Light

The digital level gauge

The screen displayed for shooting mode

The digital level gauge indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the camera is level in one direction, the indicator turns to green.

Notes

• The error of the digital level gauge is larger if you tilt the camera too far forward or backward.

• A tilt of ±1° may be indicated even if the camera is almost level.

Horizontal direction

Front-back direction

Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed

You can monitor the subject through the lens without effects, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, Creative Style, Picture Effect etc., displayed.

MENU button t 2 t [Live View Display] t [Setting Effect OFF]

• When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the Live View image in M mode

is always displayed with the appropriate brightness.

Note

• [Setting Effect OFF] cannot be selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Movie or Scene Selection.

Preparation (Advanced operations)

The screen displayed for shooting mode

List of icons for viewfinder mode

When [For viewfinder] in [DISP Button(Monitor)] is activated, you can set the status of the LCD monitor to one suitable for used with the viewfinder, by pressing DISP on the control button. See pages in parentheses for details of operation.

In AUTO, AUTO+, or

Scene Selection mode

Display Indication

Exposure mode (37)

P A S

Memory card (22, 206)/ Upload (168)

100 Remaining number of

recordable images

Aspect ratio of still

images (157)

In Continuous Advance Priority AE/

P/A/S/M mode

Display Indication

3D Sweep Panorama (40,

91)

24M 12M

6.0M 20M 10M 5.1M

Image size of still images (48)

Image quality of still images (157)

Frame rate of movies (106)

Image size of movies

(106)

100% Remaining battery (23)

The screen displayed for shooting mode

Display Indication

Flash charge in progress (42)

Setting Effect OFF (83)

No audio recording of movies (107)

SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86)

GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only)

SteadyShot error (195)

Overheating warning (11)

Database file full (197)/

Database file error (197)

Display Indication

Drive mode (46, 139)

Flash mode (42, 124)/ Red-eye reduction (58)

Focus mode (111)

AF area (112)

Object Tracking (112)

Face Detection (117)

Metering mode (122)

Display Indication

AWB

A5 G5

+3 +3 +3

Display Indication

1/125 Shutter speed (97)

F2.8 Aperture (95)

ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity (127)

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (134)

7500K

D-Range Optimizer

(128)/Auto HDR (129)

Creative Style (132)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Picture Effect (131)

Smile Shutter (119)

Exposure compensation

(44)/Metered Manual (100)

Flash compensation (122)

EV scale (44, 100, 141)

AE lock (121)

Preparation (Advanced operations)

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.

Camera shake warning indicator

Due to potential camera shake, the

(Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. In this case, use a tripod or the flash.

(Camera shake warning)

Note

• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in the modes that

automatically set the shutter speed. This indicator is not displayed in M/S modes or when you record movies.

indicator

Using the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera shake. The SteadyShot function can be set separately for still image shooting and for movie recording. The SteadyShot function is set to [On] in the default settings.

MENU button t 2 or 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the desired setting

Note

• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been

turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway.

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

Using a tripod

In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod.

• Shooting without a flash under dark conditions.

• Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting.

• Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting.

• Shooting with a telescopic lens.

Note

• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential

for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.

Preparation (Advanced operations)

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Shooting

Selecting the shooting mode

AUTO/ Flash Off

Set the mode dial to , and shoot images (page 31).

• Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.

Note

• Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function, many features will be

unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. If you want to adjust various settings, set the mode dial to P, then shoot your subject.

Set the mode dial to (Auto+), and shoot images (page 38).

To set the continuous shooting

MENU button t 1 t [Auto+ Cont. Shooting] t Select the desired setting

To select the storage method to be used for recorded images

In continuous shooting, you can select a storage method that allows the camera either to store 1 appropriate image from among the continuously shot images or store all the images.

MENU button t 1 t [Auto+ Image Extract.] t Select the desired setting

Notes

• Even when you set [Auto+ Image Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight]

selected from recognized scene mode, 1 combined image is saved.

• The numbers of images that were not saved are skipped when the images are

extracted.

Selecting the shooting mode

Scene Selection

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting with preset settings according to the scene

Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection), select the desired mode, and shoot images (page 39).

(Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens

(Sports Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast

(Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers,

(Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in

the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.

• To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position.

• You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens.

• Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects.

• Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 58).

shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

• Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment.

foods.

• You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately).

• Set the flash mode to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet).

• When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better results.

• The shortest focal distance does not change.

sharp focus with vivid colors.

• To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Selecting the shooting mode

(Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset

(Night Scene) Shoots night scenes at a distance

(Hand-held

Twilight)

(Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes.

beautifully.

without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

• The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.

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

• Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: – Subjects with erratic movement – Subjects too close to the camera – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and

subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn

– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water

falls

• In the case of [Hand-held Twilight], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting.

• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Shooting technique

• When you want finer images, set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M and use the creative style function (page 132). In such cases, you can adjust the exposure, ISO, etc.

Selecting the shooting mode

Notes

• Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting.

• The flash is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off] for each Scene Selection mode. You can change these settings (pages 42, 124).

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting expansive scenery, or high-rise buildings with dynamic composition. z Shooting 3D-images with a sense of depths and viewing them using a 3D-

compatible TV.

Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama) or (3D Sweep Panorama), and shoot images (page 40).

Notes

• If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. While shooting, do not tilt the camera back and forth, or right and left when you swing the camera straight ahead.

• Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred or not be recorded.

• Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again.

• [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting: – Moving subjects. – Subjects too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such

as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than

surroundings.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Selecting the shooting mode

• [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: – You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera shake.

• The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.

Tips for shooting a panoramic image

Pan or tilt the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same

Vertical direction

Horizontal direction

direction as the indication on the screen. [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.

Radius as short as possible

• In Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you

use a wide-angle lens.

• When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera

more slowly than when you use a wide-angle lens.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can

lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.

• If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a

screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such cases, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.

3D-images

Using the same operation as that for Sweep Panorama, the camera records multiple images and combines them to create a 3D-image. You can view these 3D images using a 3D-compatible TV. For details on 3D-shooting, see page 205.

To change the image size

You can select the image size: MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image Size].

Selecting the shooting mode

To set the pan or tilt direction

You can set the direction in which to pan or tilt the camera.

MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Direction] or [3D Pan.: Direction] t Select the desired setting

Cont. Priority AE

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to capture a moment. z Shooting a child’s expressions, changing continuously from moment to

moment.

Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE), and shoot images (page 41).

Shooting techniques

• When the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to be adjusted during shooting. The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted.

• In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is set to [Single-shot AF], you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and the aperture. When [Singleshot AF] is selected, the focus is fixed at the first image.

Notes

• The Face Detection function is turned off.

• When [Auto HDR] is selected, the DRO process is performed temporarily according

to the DRO setting.

• Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower,

depending on shooting conditions.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Selecting the shooting mode

Program Auto

This mode is suitable for

z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO

sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc.

1 Set the mode dial to P.

2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 108

to 143).

• To fire the flash, press the button.

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift

You can temporarily change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained. Rotate the control dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved. The exposure mode indication changes to “P*.”

Selecting the shooting mode

Aperture Priority

This mode is suitable for

z Putting the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the

subject. Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes shallower.)

z Shooting the depth of the scenery. Narrowing down the aperture widens the

range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes deeper.)

1 Set the mode dial to A.

2 Select the aperture value (F-

number) with the control dial.

• Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of the subject are blurred. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.

• You cannot check the blurring of an image on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Aperture (F-number)

Selecting the shooting mode

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the

subject.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.

• When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. In such cases, adjust the aperture again.

Shooting techniques

• The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.

• To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller aperture value (bright lens).

• You can check the approximate blurring of the image before recording using the preview button.

Note

• Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, the flash range differs

according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range in “Specifications.”

Shutter speed

Selecting the shooting mode

To check blurring of the background (Preview button)

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder shows an image captured with the widest aperture. The change in aperture affects the sharpness of the subject image, creating a discrepancy between the sharpness of the image before shooting and that of the actual image. While you are pressing the preview button, you can see the image with the aperture used in the actual shot so that you can check the approximate sharpness of the subject before shooting.

• Press the preview button after you adjust the focus.

• You can adjust the aperture in preview mode.

Preview button

Shutter Priority

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting a moving subject at a moment in time. Use a faster shutter speed to

crisply shoot an instant of the movement.

z Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow. Use a slower shutter

speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject.

1 Set the mode dial to S.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

Selecting the shooting mode

2 Select the shutter speed with the

control dial.

Shutter speed

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the

subject.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.

• When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed, the aperture value flashes. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again.

Shooting techniques

• When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.

• When shooting an indoor sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity.

Notes

• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in Shutter Priority mode.

• The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more conspicuous the noise.

• When the shutter speed is 1 second or longer, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open after shooting. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.

Aperture (F-number)

Selecting the shooting mode

• Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, when using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-number) by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects.

Manual Exposure

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed

and aperture.

1 Set the mode dial to M.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust

the shutter speed, and while pressing the AV button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.

Shooting (Advanced operations)

AV button

Aperture (F-number)

Shutter speed

Selecting the shooting mode

3 Shoot the image after the

In viewfinder mode

exposure is set.

• Check the exposure value on the EV scale (Metered Manual*) when monitoring with the viewfinder. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater.

* When the camera is in M mode, it will

show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the exposure compensation indicator.

Notes

• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode.

• When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 127).

• Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, the flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range in “Specifications.”

Standard value

BULB

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. z Shooting trails of stars.

1 Set the mode dial to M.

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Sony α 65 Handbook

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Basic operations

Notes on using your camera

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items

Identifying parts

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Attaching a lens

Turning the camera on and setting the clock

Before shooting

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment)

Holding the camera properly

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

Recording movies

Playing back images

Deleting images (Delete)

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor

Shooting with the various shooting modes

Scene Selection

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama

Continuous Advance Priority AE

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash

Adjusting the brightness of the image

Selecting the drive mode

Switching the recording information display (DISP)

Setting image size

Image Size

Panorama: Size

Using the playback functions

Enlarging images

Switching to the display of the image list

Viewing images on a TV screen

Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

The functions selected with the MENU button

Using the guide function of the camera

In-Camera Guide

Shooting Tip

Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer

Using the software

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies

Others

List of icons on the screen

Functions available for each shooting mode

Flash modes available

Preparation

Advanced operations

Setting up the camera

Removing the eyecup

The screen displayed for shooting mode

Selecting the screen mode

Histogram

The digital level gauge

Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed

List of icons for viewfinder mode

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

Camera shake warning indicator

Using the SteadyShot function

Using a tripod

Shooting

Selecting the shooting mode

AUTO/ Flash Off

Scene Selection

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama

Cont. Priority AE

Program Auto

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure