Sony α 7II User Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M2

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts (Front side) [2]
Identifying parts (Rear side) [3]
Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4]
Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]
Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K) [6]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the monitor [7]
List of focus range finder frames [8]

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap [9]

Attaching the eyepiece cup

Attaching the eyepiece cup [10]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [11]

In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide] [12]

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [13]
Charging by connecting to a computer [14]
Inserting the battery pack into the camera [15]
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery

pack [16]
Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) [17]
Removing the battery pack [18]

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card [19]
Removing the memory card [20]

Attaching a lens

Attaching a lens [21]
Removing the lens [22]
Attaching the lens hood [23]
Notes on changing the lens [24]

Setting the date and time

Setting the date and time [25]

Confirming the operation method

Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel [26]

Using MENU items [27]
Using the Fn (Function) button [28]
Using the "Quick Navi" [29]

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images [30]
Shooting movies [31]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions [32]
Intelligent Auto [33]
Superior Auto [34]
About Scene Recognition [35]
The advantages of automatic shooting [36]
Program Auto [37]
Sweep Panorama [38]
Scene Selection [39]
Shutter Priority [40]
Aperture Priority [41]
Manual Exposure [42]
BULB [43]
Memory recall [44]
Movie [45]

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom [46]
The zoom features available with this product [47]

Zoom Setting [48]
About zoom scale [49]
Zoom Ring Rotate [50]

Using the flash

Using flash (sold separately) [51]
Flash Mode [52]
Flash Comp. [53]
FEL Lock [54]

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) [55]
DISP Button (Finder) [56]
DISP Button (Monitor) [57]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [58]
Aspect Ratio (still image) [59]
Quality (still image) [60]
Panorama: Size [61]
Panorama: Direction [62]

Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode [63]
Focus Area [64]
Center Lock-on AF [65]
Focus-lock [66]
Manual Focus [67]
Direct manual focus (DMF) [68]
MF Assist (still image) [69]
Focus Magnifier [70]
Focus Magnif. Time [71]

Peaking Level [72]
Peaking Color [73]
Pre-AF (still image) [74]
Eye-Start AF (still image) [75]
AF/MF control [76]
AF Illuminator (still image) [77]
AF Micro Adj. [78]
Disp. cont. AF area [79]
Focus Settings [80]
AF w/ shutter (still image) [81]
AF On [82]
Eye AF [83]
Phase Detect. Area [84]
Measuring the exact distance to the subject [85]

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. [86]
Exposure compensation dial [87]
Metering Mode [88]
AE lock [89]
AEL w/ shutter (still image) [90]
Exp.comp.set [91]
Zebra [92]
Exposure Set. Guide [93]
Exposure step [94]
Dial Ev Comp [95]
Reset EV Comp. [96]

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

Drive Mode [97]
Cont. Shooting [98]
Self-timer [99]

Self-timer(Cont) [100]

Cont. Bracket [101]
Single Bracket [102]
WB bracket [103]
DRO Bracket [104]
Bracket order [105]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [106]
Multi Frame NR [107]

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [108]
Auto HDR [109]

Adjusting color tones

White Balance [110]
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [111]

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect [112]
Creative Style [113]

Recording movies

Movie recording formats [114]
File Format (movie) [115]
Record Setting (movie) [116]
Dual Video REC [117]
Marker Display [118]
Marker Settings [119]
Audio Recording [120]
Audio Level Display [121]

Audio Rec Level [122]
Audio Out Timing [123]
Wind Noise Reduct. [124]
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [125]
MOVIE Button [126]
Picture Profile [127]

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory [128]
Function Menu Set. [129]
Custom Key Settings [130]
Function of the control wheel [131]
Function of the focus hold button [132]
Function of the AEL button [133]
Function of the AF/MF button [134]
Function of the Custom button [135]
Function of the center button [136]
Function of the left button [137]
Function of the right button [138]
Function of the down button [139]
Dial Setup [140]

Setting the other functions of this product

Smile/Face Detect. [141]
Soft Skin Effect (still image) [142]
Face Registration (New Registration) [143]
Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [144]
Face Registration (Delete) [145]
Red Eye Reduction [146]
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [147]
SteadyShot [148]
SteadyShot Settings [149]

Long Exposure NR (still image) [150]

High ISO NR (still image) [151]
Color Space (still image) [152]
Grid Line [153]
Auto Review [154]
Live View Display [155]
FINDER/MONITOR [156]
Release w/o Lens [157]
e-Front Curtain Shut. [158]
S. Auto Img. Extract. [159]
APS-C Size Capture [160]
Shading Comp. [161]
Chro. Aber. Comp. [162]
Distortion Comp. [163]
Dial / Wheel Lock [164]
Deactivate Monitor [165]
Aperture Preview [166]
Shot. Result Preview [167]

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images [168]
Playback zoom [169]
Image Index [170]
Switching the screen display (during playback) [171]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [172]
Deleting multiple selected images [173]

Playing back movies

Playing back movies [174]

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images [175]

Printing

Specify Printing [176]

Using viewing functions

View Mode [177]
Display Rotation [178]
Slide Show [179]
Rotate [180]
Protect [181]
4K Still Image PB [182]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV [183]
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [184]

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness [185]
Viewfinder Bright. [186]
Finder Color Temp. [187]
Volume Settings [188]
Audio signals [189]
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [190]
Tile Menu [191]
Mode Dial Guide [192]
Delete confirm. [193]

Display Quality [194]
Pwr Save Start Time [195]
PAL/NTSC Selector [196]
Cleaning Mode [197]
Demo Mode [198]
TC/UB Settings [199]
Remote Ctrl [200]
HDMI Resolution [201]
24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [202]
CTRL FOR HDMI [203]
HDMI Info. Display [204]
TC Output (movie) [205]
REC Control (movie) [206]
USB Connection [207]
USB LUN Setting [208]
Date/Time Setup [209]
Area Setting [210]
Format [211]
File Number [212]
Select REC Folder [213]
New Folder [214]
Folder Name [215]
Recover Image DB [216]
Display Media Info. [217]
Version [218]
Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [219]
Setting Reset [220]

Using Wi-Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [221]

Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [222]

Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [223]
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [224]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded [225]
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch

remote) [226]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [227]
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [228]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [229]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [230]

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode [231]
WPS Push [232]
Access Point Set. [233]
Edit Device Name [234]
Disp MAC Address [235]
SSID/PW Reset [236]
Reset Network Set. [237]

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [238]

Recommended computer environment [239]

Connecting this product and a computer

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [240]
Downloading applications [241]
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [242]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application [243]

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications [244]
Changing the order of applications [245]
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [246]

Viewing on computers

Recommended computer environment

Recommended computer environment [247]

Using the software

PlayMemories Home [248]
Installing PlayMemories Home [249]
Software for Mac computers [250]
Image Data Converter [251]
Installing Image Data Converter [252]
Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [253]
Remote Camera Control [254]
Installing Remote Camera Control [255]
Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [256]

Connecting the product to a computer [257]
Importing images to the computer [258]
Disconnecting the product from the computer [259]

Creating a movie disc

Disc type [260]
Selecting the disc creation method [261]
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [262]
Creating Blu-ray Discs [263]

Precautions/This product

Precautions

Precautions [264]
On the internal rechargeable battery [265]
Notes on the battery pack [266]
Charging the battery pack [267]
Memory card [268]

Cleaning this product

On cleaning [269]

List of default setting values

List of default setting values [270]

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of
movies

Number of still images [271]
Recordable time of movies [272]

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor [273]
On TV color systems [274]

Other information

Mount Adaptor [275]
LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [276]
LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [277]
LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [278]
LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [279]
Vertical grip [280]
AVCHD format [281]
License [282]

Trademarks

Trademarks [283]

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

If you have problems

Troubleshooting [284]

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [285]
You cannot turn on the product. [286]
The power turns off suddenly. [287]

The battery pack discharges quickly. [288]

The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [289]
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [290]
The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. [291]
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [292]

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. [293]
Recording takes a long time. [294]
The same image is captured multiple times. [295]
The image is out of focus. [296]
[Eye-Start AF] does not function. [297]
Zoom does not work. [298]
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [299]
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [300]
The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. [301]
The image colors are not correct. [302]
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [303]
Dark shadow appears on the image. [304]
The eyes of the subject come out red. [305]
Dots appear and remain on the screen. [306]
You cannot shoot images continuously. [307]
The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [308]
No images appear on the viewfinder. [309]
The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [310]
The corners of the picture are too dark. [311]
The image is blurred. [312]
The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. [313]
The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [314]
Sound is not recorded properly. [315]
The camera vibrates while the power is on. [316]
Vibration or sounds occur when you shake the camera while the power is turned off. [317]

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. [318]
The date and time are not displayed. [319]
The image cannot be deleted. [320]
The image was deleted by mistake. [321]
A DPOF mark cannot be put. [322]

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [323]
[WPS Push] does not work. [324]
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [325]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [326]
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [327]
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The

connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [328]
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [329]

Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [330]
You cannot import images. [331]
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.

[332]
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [333]

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake. [334]

Printing

You cannot print images. [335]
The color of the image is strange. [336]
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [337]
You cannot print images with the date. [338]

Others

The lens gets fogged. [339]
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [340]
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [341]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.

[342]
Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [343]
The product does not work properly. [344]
“--E-” appears on the screen. [345]

Messages

Messages

Warning messages [346]

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [347]

[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items

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

Supplied with all models:

Camera (1)
AC Adaptor AC-UD10/AC-UUD11 (1)

The shape of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

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

*Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1)

Micro USB Cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera)
Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera)
Instruction Manual (1)
Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)

ILCE-7M2K

FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens (1)
Front lens cap (1)
Rear lens cap (1)
Lens hood (1)

[2] How to Use

Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Front side)

When the lens is removed

1. Power switch/Shutter button

2. Front dial

3. Remote sensor

4. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)

5. Lens release button

6. Built-in microphone*

7. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp

8. Mount index

9. Image sensor**

10. Mount

11. Contacts**

*

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

**

Do not directly touch these parts.

[3] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Rear side)

1. Eyepiece cup

For viewing: (Image index) button

2. Viewfinder

3. MENU button

4. Eye sensor

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

6. Diopter-adjustment dial
Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display

appears clearly in the viewfinder.

7. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button

For viewing: (Enlarge) button

8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever

9. Rear dial

10. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button

11. MOVIE button

12. For shooting: Fn button
For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button

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

13. Control wheel

14. For shooting: C4 (Custom 4) button
For viewing: (Delete) button

15. Access lamp

16. (Playback) button

[4] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Top side/Side view)

1. Image sensor position mark

2. Speaker

3. (Microphone) jack
When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on

automatically. If the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the
microphone is supplied by the camera.

4. (Headphones) jack

5. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
Supports Micro USB compatible device.

6. Charge lamp

7. HDMI micro jack

8. Multi interface shoe*
Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the

Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the
shoe, the connection is completed.

9. Mode dial

10. C2 (Custom 2) button

11. C1 (Custom 1) button

12. Exposure compensation dial

13. Hooks for shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

14. (N mark)
This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled

Smartphone.
For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the
operating instructions of the Smartphone.

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

15. Memory card cover

16. Memory card slot

*

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB
Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other

manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

[5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Bottom view)

1. Battery insertion slot

2. Battery cover

3. Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you

cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

4. Battery cover locking button

5. Battery cover release lever

Connection plate cover

Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate
into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as
shown below.

Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover.

[6] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
(Supplied with ILCE-7M2K)

1. Focusing ring

2. Zooming ring

3. Focal-length scale

4. Focal-length index

5. Lens contacts*

6. Mount index

*

Do not touch this part directly.

[7] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of icons on the monitor

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

Monitor mode

Viewfinder mode

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

For playback

Basic information display

For playback

Histogram display

1. P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Register number

Scene Recognition icons

NO CARD

Memory card/Uploading status

100

Remaining number of recordable images

Aspect ratio of still images

24M / 20M / 10M / 8.7M / 6.0M / 5.1M / 2.6M / 2.2M

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Image size of movies

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

Flash charge in progress

APS-C Size Capture

Setting Effect OFF

AF Illuminator

NFC is activated

Airplane Mode

No audio recording of movies

Wind Noise Reduct.

SteadyShot/Camera shake warning

SteadyShot Focal Length/Camera shake warning

Overheating warning

Database file full/Database file error

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

Digital level gauge

Lens focal length

Audio level

View Mode

100-0003

Folder - file number

Protect

Recording format of movies

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto Obj. Framing

Dual Video REC

PC Remote

2.

Drive mode

Flash mode/Red eye reduction

±0.0

Flash compensation

Focus mode

Focus area

Smile/Face Detect.

Metering mode

35mm

7500K A5 G5

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

D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR

+3 +3 +3

Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

―

Picture Profile

3. Lock-on AF

Guide display for Lock-on AF

EV scale

Exposure compensation/Metered Manual

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture Value

ISO400

ISO AUTO

ISO sensitivity

AE lock/FEL lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning

Picture Effect error

2014-1-1

10:37PM

Date of recording

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

REC Control

Spot metering area

00:00:00:00

Time code (hour:minute:second:frame)

[8] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of focus range finder frames

The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode.

When using contrast AF or phase detection AF mode

When using phase detection AF mode

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the
focus range finder frame may be displayed as above.

When focus is achieved automatically based on the
whole range of the monitor

When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is
disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with
priority on and around the center area.

[9] How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap

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

1. Attach both ends of the strap.

[10] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup

Attaching the eyepiece cup

It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder.

1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place.
To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up.

[11] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)

Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If
it is difficult to turn the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the
dial.

1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial.

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

About the [In-Camera Guide]

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

1. Press the MENU or Fn button.

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

3. Press the button to which the [In-Camera Guide] function is assigned.

The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed.

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

Note

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

[13] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the

camera

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged
battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a
shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using

the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).

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

Charging time (Full charge)

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

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

Note

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

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

temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within
the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack
at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur
while using the AC Adaptor, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall
socket) to disconnect from the power source.
When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for
a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first
time. If this happens, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the
camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already
fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery
performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and
AC Adaptors (supplied).

[14] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging by connecting to a computer

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

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

Note

Note the following points when charging via a computer:

If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the

laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an

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

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

Inserting the battery pack into the camera

How to insert the battery pack into the camera

1. Slide the open lever to open the battery cover.

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

the battery locks into place.

3. Close the cover.

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

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

Screen mode

Shooting (still images):
Number of images: approx. 350
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 65 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 100 min.

Viewfinder mode

Shooting (still images):
Number of images: approx. 270
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 60 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 100 min.
Viewing (still images):
Battery life: approx. 280 min., Number of images: approx. 5600

Note

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

The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately)

[Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0]
[Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0]
[Display Quality]: [Standard]

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

DISP: [Display All Info.]
Focus Mode: [Single-shot AF]
One picture is taken every 30 seconds.
The power is turned on and off once every ten times.

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

The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) .
Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by,
turning on/off, etc.
Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has
been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as
zooming, are not used.

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

[17] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC­PW20 (sold separately).

1. To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera and the

AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately) and plug the AC adaptor to a wall outlet (wall
socket).

Note

You cannot shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the
camera. If you want to shoot or play back images with power supplied from a wall outlet
(wall socket), use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

[18] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Removing the battery pack

How to remove the battery pack

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

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

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

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

Inserting a memory card

How to insert a memory card

1. Slide the memory card cover to open it.

2. Insert the memory card.

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

until it clicks into place.

3. Close the memory card cover.

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

Removing the memory card

How to remove the memory card

1. Open the memory card cover.

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

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

4. Close the memory card cover.

[21] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens

Attaching a lens

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens.

1. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of

the lens.

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

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

2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens

and camera.

Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering
the camera.

3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of

the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.

Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.

Note

Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
Do not use force when attaching a lens.
A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately).
When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount
Adaptor.
If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens.
When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens
to help balance the weight of the lens.
When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.
Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment.

[22] How to Use

Preparing the camera Attaching a lens

Removing the lens

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens.

1. Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow

until it stops.

2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera.

Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them.

[23] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens

Attaching the lens hood

We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from
affecting the image.

1. Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood

clockwise until it clicks.

Note

Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may
be partially reflected in the image.
When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red
index mark on the hood. (There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.)
Remove the lens hood when using the flash. Otherwise, the lens hood blocks the flash
light and may appear as a shadow on the image.
To store the lens hood after shooting, attach the lens hood to the lens backward.

[24] How to Use

Preparing the camera Attaching a lens

Notes 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 converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as
dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Make sure to attach/remove the lens quickly away from dusty locations.

[25] How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the date and time

Setting the date and time

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

1. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

The setting screen for the date and time appears.

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

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

4. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the

control wheel, then press in the center.

5. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the up/down/left/right

sides, then press in the center.

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

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press in the center.
To cancel the date and time setting procedure, press the MENU button.

Note

This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images. You can insert the
date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home.
If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time
appears every time you turn on the camera.

[26] How to Use

Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control
wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel.

The DISP (Display Setting), / (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to
the top/left/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to
the left/right/bottom side of the control wheel or to in the center, and to the rotation of
the control wheel.

During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of

the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

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

Using MENU items

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

1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen.

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

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

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

3. Select the desired setting item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the control

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

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

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

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

Using the Fn (Function) button

You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while
shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button.

1. Press the DISP button, and then press the Fn (Function) button in a screen mode other

than [For viewfinder].

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

wheel.

3. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting.
Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

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

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

Using the "Quick Navi"

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

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

[Enter].

2. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen

is set to [For viewfinder].

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

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

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

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

5. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting.
Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

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

Note

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

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

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

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

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

the camera.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, the indicator ( or ) lights up.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:

Image is in the focus.

flashes:

The focusing has failed.

lights:

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

lights:

The focusing is in progress.

Hint

When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep
does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When
[Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

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

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

Shooting movies

You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.

1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Note

To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting
mode to (Movie).

If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product
operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be
recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording.

For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to "Recordable time of

movies." When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the
MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the
temperature of the product or the battery.
When shooting, the sound of the shoulder strap hooks (triangular hook) could be
recorded, depending on the situation used.

[32] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions

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

Available functions

(Auto Mode):

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

P (Program Auto):

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

A (Aperture Priority):

Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.

S (Shutter Priority):

Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.

M (Manual Exposure):

Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed
and the aperture value.

1/2 (Memory recall):

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

(Movie):

Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.

(Sweep Panorama):

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

SCN (Scene Selection):

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

[33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Intelligent Auto

The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

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

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

have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

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

4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Note

The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions
other than optical zoom.
The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions.

[34] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Superior Auto

The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the

appropriate settings are set automatically.
The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more
shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images.

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

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

have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognizes a scene, scene recognition icon appears on the screen. If
necessary, appropriate shooting function for the recognized scene and the number of
times the shutter is released also appear.

4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the
appropriate image. You can also save all the images by setting the [S. Auto Img.
Extract.].

Note

When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer
than usual.
The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical
zoom.
The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions.
When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the product cannot create a
composite image.

[35] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

About Scene Recognition

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

In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a

This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and
shoot the image.

Scene Recognition:

Icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night
Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro),
(Spotlight), (Low Light), (Night Scene using a tripod) or (Hand-held Twilight)
are displayed.

Image processing:

Cont. Shooting, Slow Sync., Auto HDR, Daylight Sync., Slow Shutter, Hand-held Twilight

Note

When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait]
and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.

[36] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

The advantages of automatic shooting

In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode
and performs composite shooting as necessary.
In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white
balance, ISO, etc.

(Intelligent Auto):

Select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene.

(Superior Auto):

Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances, such as when it is dark or the
subjects are back-lit. Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by

(Intelligent Auto).
P (Program Auto):
Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and
aperture) adjusted.

Note

In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects
clearly.

composite image.

[37] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
the aperture value).
You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].

1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto).

2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift

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

“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the front/rear dial.
To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off
the camera.

Note

According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used.
Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting
you made.
When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change
while maintaining the shift amount.

[38] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Sweep Panorama

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

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

2. Point the camera at the subject.

3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the
desired panoramic composition.

(A) This part will not be shot.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

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

(B) Guidance bar

Note

If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area
occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full
panoramic image.
When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may

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

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

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

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

Hint

Turn the front/rear dial while the shooting screen is displayed to select the shooting
direction.

[39] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Scene Selection

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

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

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode.

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

Menu item details

Portrait:

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

Sports Action:

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

Macro:

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

Landscape:

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

Sunset:

Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

Night Scene:

Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.

Hand-held Twilight:

The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you

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.

Night Portrait:

Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.

Anti Motion Blur:

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

Note

In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a
tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.
In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an
image is recorded.
If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the
image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.
Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when
shooting the following subjects:

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

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

select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens
attached to the product.

Hint

To change the scene, rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.

[40] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Shutter Priority

You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter
speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing
image with low speed shutter. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies.

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

2. Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Note

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting
screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed.
The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority
mode.
When the shutter speed is 1 second(s) or longer, noise reduction will be done after
shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot
shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.
The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

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

[41] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Aperture Priority

exposure value.

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

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

2. Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial.

Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the
subject are blurred.
Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Note

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

Hint

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

[42] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Manual Exposure

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

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

2. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial.
Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial.
When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the

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

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the
appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the
aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure,
the ISO value indicator will blink.
The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual,
the Metered Manual indicator flashes.
The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode.
The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

By setting the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL and rotating the front/rear dial while
pressing the AEL button, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value)
combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift)

[43] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

BULB

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

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

2. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated.

3. Select the aperture value (F value) using the front dial.

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

5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Note

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

it is recommended that you use a tripod.

the screen before shooting.

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

When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated.
When the [Auto HDR] function is activated.
When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.].
When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated.
When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [Cont. Shooting] , [Cont. Bracket], [Self-timer(Cont)].

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

Hint

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

[44] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Memory recall

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

1. Set the mode dial to 1 or 2 (Memory recall).

2. Press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the
desired number, then press on the center.

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

(Camera Settings) → [Memory recall].

Hint

To recall the registered settings from the memory card, select MENU → (Camera
Settings) → [Memory recall].

Note

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

[45] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Movie

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

1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting.

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

3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Menu item details

Program Auto:

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

Aperture Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

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

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

Zoom

When a zoom lens is mounted, you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens.

1. Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects.

When a Power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to

enlarge subjects.

About other [Zoom] functions than the optical zoom

When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you can use other
zoom functions than the optical zoom.
When a Power zoom lens is mounted:
If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or
zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over to another zoom function than the optical
zoom.
When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted:
MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Zoom] → desired value.

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

The zoom features available with this product

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

(1) Optical zoom range

Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens.
When a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed.
When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of optical zoom range
is not displayed.
(2) Smart Zoom range ( )
Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an
image (only when the image size is [M] or [S]).
(3) Clear Image Zoom range ( )
Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. Set [Zoom Setting] to
[On:ClearImage Zoom] or [On:Digital Zoom] first.
(4) Digital Zoom range ( )
You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On:Digital Zoom] for
[Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function.

Note

The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only].
The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image
Size] to [M] or [S].
Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the
following situations:

[Sweep Panorama]
[Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter]
[

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

You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
When a power zoom lens is mounted, you cannot use [Zoom] under MENU. If you enlarge
image past the optical zoom range, the product automatically switches to another [Zoom]
function than the optical zoom.
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to
[Multi].
When you use another zoom function than the optical zoom, the following functions are
not available:

[Face Detection]
[Lock-on AF]
[

Auto Obj. Framing]

To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the
desired button using [Custom Key Settings].

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Zoom Setting

You can select the zoom setting of the product.

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

Menu item details

Optical zoom only (default setting):

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

Note

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

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About zoom scale

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

When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]

When shooting full-size images

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

[ Image Size] : L -, M 1.5×, S 2×

[Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 2×, M 3×, S 4×

[Zoom Setting] : [On:Digital Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 4×, M 6.1×, S 8×

When shooting APS-C size images

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

[ Image Size] : L -, M 1.3×, S 2×

[Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 2×, M 2.6×, S 4×

[Zoom Setting] : [On:Digital Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 4×, M 5.2×, S 8×

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Zoom Ring Rotate

Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. Available
only with power zoom lenses that support this function.

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

Menu item details

Left(W)/Right(T) (default setting):

Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right­handed rotation.

Right(W)/Left(T):

Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to right­handed rotation.

Note

This function is available only with a lens whose operation direction is variable.

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Using shooting functions Using the flash

Using flash (sold separately)

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

1. Attach the flash to the product (sold separately).

2. Press the shutter button fully down.

Note

You cannot use the flash when recording movies.

While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will

light up.
Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with
reverse polarity.
The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.

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Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.

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

Menu item details

Flash Off:

The flash does not operate.

Autoflash:

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

Fill-flash:

The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.

Slow Sync.:

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

Rear Sync.:

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

Wireless:

When using a wireless flash, the shading effect provides a more 3D appearance to a subject
than when using an attached flash.
This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-compatible external flash (sold
separately) to the product, and shoot with a wireless flash (sold separately), placed away
from the product.

Note

The default setting depends on the shooting mode.

Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

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Flash Comp.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

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FEL Lock

The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure
during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash exposure in advance.
FEL: Flash Exposure Level

1. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.

2. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.

A pre-flash flashes.

(FEL lock) flashes.

Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → desired button

→ [FEL Lock toggle] to register the function in advance.

3. Adjust the composition and shoot the image.

When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle]
is registered again.

Flashes that support FEL lock

HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected
by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote).
HVL-F20M can be used as a clip-on, off-camera connected with a cable, and for wireless
flash shooting (controller).

Note

The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.
If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.
When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, flashes.

Hint

By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down.
Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images
with the AE locked in the following situations.

When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
When the flash cannot go off.

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

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.
Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as
follows:
Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → For
viewfinder* → Graphic Display

Graphic Display

Display All Info.

No Disp. Info.

Histogram

Level

For viewfinder*

* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen.

Some display modes are not available in the default settings.
To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and
change the setting.

Note

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

Hint

You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the
viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.

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DISP Button (Finder)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using

(Display Setting) in shooting mode.

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

Menu item details

Graphic Display:

Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value.

Display All Info.:

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.:

Does not show recording information.

Histogram:

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level:

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

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

DISP Button (Monitor)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using

(Display Setting) in shooting mode.

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

Menu item details

Graphic Display:

Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value.

Display All Info.:

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.:

Does not show recording information.

Histogram:

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level:

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

For viewfinder:

Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder.

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

Image Size (still image)

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

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

Menu item details

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

L: 24M 6000×4000 pixels
M: 10M 3936×2624 pixels
S: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels
M: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels
S: 5.1M 3008×1688 pixels

When [APS-C Size Capture] is [On]

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

L: 10M 3936×2624 pixels
M: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels
S: 2.6M 1968×1312 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels
M: 5.1M 3008×1688 pixels
S: 2.2M 1968×1112 pixels

Note

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

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Aspect Ratio (still image)

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

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

Menu item details

3:2 (default setting):

Suitable for standard prints.

16:9:

For viewing on a high-definition TV.

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Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

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

Menu item details

RAW:

File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.)
Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images
on a computer for professional purposes.

The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the
screen.

RAW & JPEG:
File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you
need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Extra fine:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with
[Fine].
Fine (default setting):
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Standard:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of
[Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of
[Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will
be lower.

Note

If images are not to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you record
images in JPEG format.
You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

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Panorama: Size

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

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

Menu item details

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

Standard: 3872×2160
Wide: 5536×2160

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

Standard: 8192×1856
Wide: 12416×1856

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

Panorama: Direction

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

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

Menu item details

Right (default setting):

Pan the camera from the left to the right.

Left:

Pan the camera from the right to the left.

Up:

Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.

Down:

Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.

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

Focus Mode

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

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

Menu item details

(Single-shot AF) (default setting):

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

(Continuous AF):

The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
Use this when the subject is in motion.

(DMF):

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

(Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually.

Note

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

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Focus Area

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

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

Menu item details

Press again to stop tracking.

Wide:

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

Zone:

Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus. A zone consists of nine focus areas, and the
product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus.

Center:

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

Flexible Spot:

Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an
extremely small subject in a narrow area.

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

Lock-on AF:

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

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

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Center Lock-on AF

When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of
the screen and continues to track the subject.

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

2. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press in the center of the control
wheel.

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

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

Note

[Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations:

The subject is moving too quickly.
The subject is too small, or too large.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
It is dark.
The ambient light changes.

Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations:

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

When the subject to be tracked disappears from the screen, Lock-on AF is released.
When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], the camera may not be able to resume tracking
for a while after it loses the track of the subject.

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Focus-lock

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

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

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

The focus is locked.

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

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

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Manual Focus

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

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

2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus.

When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately)
is attached.

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

Note

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

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Direct manual focus (DMF)

You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.
You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning.
This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.

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

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

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

When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately)
is attached.

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

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MF Assist (still image)

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

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

2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

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

the control wheel.

Focus Magnif. Time

Note

You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies.
[ MF Assist] is available only when E-mount lens is attached.

Hint

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

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Focus Magnifier

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

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

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

3. Confirm the focus.

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

Hint

Each time you press in the center, the magnifier scaling changes.
When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified.
Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image.
The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a full-display
image.
The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released after shooting.
You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time].

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Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

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

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

Menu item details

2 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 2 seconds.

5 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.

No Limit (default setting):

Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.

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Peaking Level

Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct
Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting.

Menu item details

High:

Sets the peaking level to high.

Mid:

Sets the peaking level to middle.

Low:

Sets the peaking level to low.

Off (default setting):

Does not use the peaking function.

Note

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

The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an
HDMI cable.

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Peaking Color

Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus
shooting.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Red:

Enhances outlines in red.
Yellow:
Enhances outlines in yellow.

White (default setting):

Enhances outlines in white.

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Pre-AF (still image)

The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

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

Note

[ Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted.

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Eye-Start AF (still image)

Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:

Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.

Off (default setting):

Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.

Hint

[ Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA­EA4) (sold separately) are attached.

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AF/MF control

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

1. Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AF/MF position, then press the AF/MF
button.

During auto focus:
Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual. Adjust the focus by turning the focus
ring (A) while holding down the AF/MF button.

During manual focus:

Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF/MF button is held down, and
locks the focus.

Hint

If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] in [AF/MF Button] under [Custom Key Settings], the
focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button.

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AF Illuminator (still image)

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, until the focus is locked.

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

Menu item details

Auto (default setting):

Uses the AF illuminator.

Off:

Does not use the AF illuminator.

Note

You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations:

In movie mode
In [Sweep Panorama] mode
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Sports Action] or [Night Scene].
When a Mount Adaptor is attached.

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

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AF Micro Adj.

Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A­mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately).

1. Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.].

2. Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On].

3. [amount] → desired value.

You can select a value between −20 and +20. Selecting a positive value shifts the

autofocused position away from the product. Selecting a negative value shifts the
autofocused position closer to the product.

Note

It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions.
When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value, the registered
value appears on the screen. [±0] appears for lenses for which a value has not yet been
registered.
If [−] is displayed as the value, then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new
lens can be registered. To register a new lens, attach a lens for which the registration can
be erased, and set its value to [±0], or reset the values of all the lenses using [Clear].
The [AF Micro Adj.] supports Sony, Minolta, or Konica-Minolta lenses. If you perform [AF
Micro Adj.] with lenses other than the supported lenses, the registered settings for the
supported lenses may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported
lens.
You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of
the same specification.

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Disp. cont. AF area

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

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Disp. cont. AF area] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

Displays the focus area that is in focus.

Off:

Does not display the focus area that is in focus.

Note

When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in
focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings.

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Focus Settings

Sets up the focus functions.

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

2. Perform settings using the front/rear dial or control wheel.

When the focus mode is set to [Autofocus]/[DMF]

Front dial: Moves the focus area frame up/down.
Rear dial: Moves the focus area frame right/left.
Control wheel: Selects the focus area.

When the focus mode is set to [Manual Focus]

You can set the area to be magnified when focusing manually.

Front dial: Moves the area to be magnified up/down.
Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left.
Control wheel: Moves the area to be magnified up/down.

Note

You can move the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to the following:

[Zone]
[Flexible Spot]
[Lock-on AF: Zone]
[Lock-on AF: Flexible Spot]

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AF w/ shutter (still image)

Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down.

Hint

When [ AF w/ shutter] is set to [Off], you can still use the [AF On] function.

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AF On

You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The
settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied.

1. Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings].

2. Press the key to which you have assigned the [AF On] function while auto-focus
shooting.

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Eye AF

The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF]

function to the desired button.

2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned
the [Eye AF] function.

3. Press the shutter button while pressing the button.

Note

Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode]
is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus], etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:

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

Hint

When the camera focuses on the eyes and [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On], a detection
frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes. When [Smile/Face Detect.]
is set to [Off], a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time.

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Phase Detect. Area

Sets whether or not to display the auto-focus points for Phase Detection AF.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:

Displays the auto-focus points for Phase Detection AF.

Off (default setting):

Does not display the auto-focus points for Phase Detection AF.

Note

When the F-value is F9.0 or above, Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast
AF is available.
Phase Detection AF is available only with compatible lenses. If an incompatible lens is
attached, you will be unable to use Phase Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not
operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have
not been updated. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area,
or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to attach an A-Mount lens (sold
separately), this product’s Phase Detection AF cannot be used.
When shooting movies, the Phase Detection AF does not operate. The auto-focus points
for the Phase Detection AF will not be displayed.

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Measuring the exact distance to the subject

The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact
distance between the product and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line.
The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).

*

The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal.

Note

If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot
be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product.

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Exposure Comp.

You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to
“0.” Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image
brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting.
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –5.0EV to +5.0EV when the exposure
compensation dial is set to “0.”

Note

You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash,
you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
Only a value between –3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears
on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image
brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded
image.
When the exposure compensation dial is set to other than “0,” settings for the exposure
compensation dial will be prioritized. For example, if you set [Exposure Comp.] to +5.0EV,
but the exposure compensation dial is set to +2.0EV, the “+2.0EV” setting will be
prioritized.
When you set the exposure compensation dial to “0” from a setting other than “0,” the
exposure value switches to “0” even if the exposure has been set to other settings.
When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO]
is set to [ISO AUTO].

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Exposure compensation dial

Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).

1. Turn the exposure compensation dial.

Note

You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash,
you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO]
is set to [ISO AUTO].

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the
exposure.

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

Menu item details

Multi (default setting):

Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines
the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

Center:
Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of
the screen (Center-weighted metering).

Spot:
Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is
backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Note

[Multi] is selected when using the following functions:

[Intelligent Auto]

[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
Zoom functions other than optical zoom

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AE lock

When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a
backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject
appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To
reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and
lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot
darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.

1. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.

2. Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position, then press the AEL button.

The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up.

3. Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on the subject again, then shoot the picture.
Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting
with the fixed exposure. Release the button to reset the exposure.

Hint

If you select the [AEL toggle] function in (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings]
→ [AF/MF Button], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button.

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AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select
[Off] to adjust focus and the exposure separately.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto (default setting):

Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button
halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].

On:

Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode
when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately.

The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode.

Note

When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] and [ AEL w/ shutter] is [Off] or [Auto],
the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway. If the brightness
changes drastically during continuous shooting, release your finger from the shutter
button once, then press the shutter button halfway down again.
Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings.

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Exp.comp.set

Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and
ambient light, or just ambient light.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Ambient&flash (default setting):

Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light.

Ambient only:

Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only.

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Zebra

The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets
the IRE level that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness.

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

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Does not display the zebra pattern.
70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+:
Adjusts the brightness level.

Note

The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection.

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Exposure Set. Guide

You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off:

Does not display the guide.
On (default setting):
Displays the guide.

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Exposure step

You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation
values.

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

Menu item details

0.3EV (default setting)/0.5EV

Note

Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the
exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV.

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Dial Ev Comp

You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure
compensation dial is set to “0.”

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Dial Ev Comp] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Does not enable exposure compensation with the front or rear dial.

Front dial/ Rear dial:

Enables exposure compensation with the front or rear dial.

Note

When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial, any
function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re-assigned to another dial.
When the exposure compensation dial is set to a position other than “0,” the settings of
the exposure compensation dial will be prioritized. For example, if you set [Exposure
Comp.] to +5.0EV, but the exposure compensation dial is set to +2.0EV, the “+2.0EV”
setting will be prioritized.

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Reset EV Comp.

Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off
the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.”

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Maintain:

Maintains the settings of [Custom Settings].
Reset (default setting):
Resets the settings of [Exposure Comp.] to “0.”

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shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode

You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.

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

Menu item details

Single Shooting (default setting):

Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode.

Cont. Shooting:

Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.

Self-timer:

Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds.

Self-timer(Cont):

Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds.

Cont. Bracket:
Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of
brightness.

Single Bracket:
Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of
brightness.

WB bracket: