Sony α 7SII User Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM2

In-Camera guide

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]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [6]
List of focus range finder frames [7]

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap [8]

Attaching the eyepiece cup

Attaching the eyepiece cup [9]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [10]

About the [In-Camera Guide] [11]

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack using a charger [12]
Inserting the battery pack into the camera [13]
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [14]
Charging by connecting to a computer [15]
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery

pack [16]
Supplying power from 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]
Usable memory cards [21]

Attaching a lens

Attaching a lens [22]
Removing the lens [23]
Attaching the lens hood [24]
Notes on changing the lens [25]

Setting the language, date and time

Setting language, date and time [26]

Confirming the operation method

Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel [27]
Using MENU items [28]
Using the Fn (Function) button [29]
Using the "Quick Navi" [30]

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images [31]
Shooting movies [32]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions [33]
Intelligent Auto [34]
Superior Auto [35]
About Scene Recognition [36]
The advantages of automatic shooting [37]
Program Auto [38]
Sweep Panorama [39]
Scene Selection [40]
Shutter Priority [41]
Aperture Priority [42]
Manual Exposure [43]
BULB [44]
Memory recall [45]
Movie/HFR [46]
Shooting slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) [47]

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom [48]

The zoom features available with this product [49]
Zoom Setting [50]
About zoom scale [51]
Zoom Ring Rotate [52]

Using the flash

Using flash (sold separately) [53]
Flash Mode [54]
Flash Comp. [55]
FEL Lock [56]

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) [57]
DISP Button (Finder) [58]
DISP Button (Monitor) [59]
TC/UB Disp. Switch [60]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [61]
Aspect Ratio (still image) [62]
Quality (still image) [63]
RAW File Type (still image) [64]
Panorama: Size [65]
Panorama: Direction [66]

Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode [67]
Focus Area [68]
Center Lock-on AF [69]
AF Area Auto Clear [70]
Focus-lock [71]
Manual Focus [72]

Direct manual focus (DMF) [73]

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

MF Assist (still image) [74]
Focus Magnifier [75]
Focus Magnif. Time [76]
Peaking Level [77]
Peaking Color [78]
Pre-AF (still image) [79]
Eye-Start AF (still image) [80]
AF/MF control [81]
AF Illuminator (still image) [82]
AF Micro Adj. [83]
Focus Settings [84]
AF w/ shutter (still image) [85]
AF On [86]
Eye AF [87]
Measuring the exact distance to the subject [88]
Priority Set in AF-S [89]
Priority Set in AF-C [90]

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. [91]
Exposure compensation dial [92]
Metering Mode [93]
AE lock [94]
AEL w/ shutter (still image) [95]
Exp.comp.set [96]
Zebra [97]
Exposure Set. Guide [98]
Exposure step [99]
Dial Ev Comp [100]
Reset EV Comp. [101]

Drive Mode [102]
Cont. Shooting [103]
Spd Priority Cont. [104]
Self-timer [105]
Self-timer(Cont) [106]
Cont. Bracket [107]
Single Bracket [108]
WB bracket [109]
DRO Bracket [110]
Settings for bracket shooting [111]
Indicator during bracket shooting [112]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [113]
ISO AUTO Min. SS [114]
Multi Frame NR [115]

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [116]
Auto HDR [117]

Adjusting color tones

White Balance [118]
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [119]

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect [120]
Creative Style [121]

Recording movies

Movie recording formats [122]

File Format (movie) [123]

Record Setting (movie) [124]
Dual Video REC [125]
Marker Display (movie) [126]
Marker Settings (movie) [127]
Audio Recording [128]
Audio Level Display [129]
Audio Rec Level [130]
Audio Out Timing [131]
Wind Noise Reduct. [132]
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [133]
MOVIE Button [134]
Picture Profile [135]
Video Light Mode [136]
Checking the audio output with headphones [137]

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory [138]
Function Menu Set. [139]
Custom Key Settings [140]
Function of the control wheel [141]
Function of the focus hold button [142]
Function of the AEL button [143]
Function of the AF/MF button [144]
Function of the Custom button [145]
Function of the Center button [146]
Function of the Left button [147]
Function of the Right button [148]
Function of the down button [149]
Dial Setup [150]

Setting the other functions of this product

Smile/Face Detect. [151]

Soft Skin Effect (still image) [152]
Face Registration (New Registration) [153]
Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [154]
Face Registration (Delete) [155]
Red Eye Reduction [156]
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [157]
SteadyShot [158]
SteadyShot Settings [159]
Long Exposure NR (still image) [160]
High ISO NR (still image) [161]
Color Space (still image) [162]
Grid Line [163]
Auto Review [164]
Live View Display [165]
Bright Monitoring [166]
FINDER/MONITOR [167]
Release w/o Lens [168]
Release w/o Card [169]
Silent Shooting (still image) [170]
e-Front Curtain Shut. [171]
S. Auto Img. Extract. [172]
APS-C/Super 35mm [173]
Shading Comp. [174]
Chro. Aber. Comp. [175]
Distortion Comp. [176]
Dial / Wheel Lock [177]
Deactivate Monitor [178]
Aperture Preview [179]
Shot. Result Preview [180]
Assigning exposure value adjustment to the control wheel [181]

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images [182]
Playback zoom [183]
Image Index [184]
Switching the screen display (during playback) [185]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [186]
Deleting multiple selected images [187]

Playing back movies

Playing back movies [188]

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images [189]

Printing

Specify Printing [190]

Using viewing functions

View Mode [191]
Display Rotation [192]
Slide Show [193]
Rotate [194]
Protect [195]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV [196]
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [197]

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness [198]
Viewfinder Bright. [199]
Finder Color Temp. [200]
Gamma Disp. Assist [201]
Volume Settings [202]
Audio signals [203]
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [204]
Tile Menu [205]
Mode Dial Guide [206]
Delete confirm. [207]
Display Quality [208]
Pwr Save Start Time [209]
NTSC/PAL Selector [210]
Cleaning Mode [211]
Demo Mode [212]
TC/UB Settings [213]
Remote Ctrl [214]
HDMI Resolution [215]
24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [216]
CTRL FOR HDMI [217]
HDMI Info. Display [218]
TC Output (movie) [219]
REC Control (movie) [220]
4K Output Sel. (movie) [221]
USB Connection [222]
USB LUN Setting [223]
USB Power Supply [224]
Language [225]
Date/Time Setup [226]

Area Setting [227]

Copyright Info [228]
Format [229]
File Number [230]
Select REC Folder [231]
New Folder [232]
Folder Name [233]
Recover Image DB [234]
Display Media Info. [235]
Version [236]
Certification Logo (For some models only) [237]
Setting Reset [238]

Using Wi -Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [239]
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [240]
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [241]
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [242]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded [243]
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch

remote) [244]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [245]
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [246]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [247]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [248]

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode [249]
WPS Push [250]
Access Point Set. [251]
Edit Device Name [252]
Disp MAC Address [253]
SSID/PW Reset [254]
Reset Network Set. [255]

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [256]
Recommended computer environment [257]

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [258]
Downloading applications [259]
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [260]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application [261]

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications [262]
Changing the order of applications [263]
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [264]

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Recommended computer environment [265]

Using the software

PlayMemories Home [266]
Installing PlayMemories Home [267]
Software for Mac computers [268]
Image Data Converter [269]
Installing Image Data Converter [270]
Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [271]
Remote Camera Control [272]
Installing Remote Camera Control [273]
Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [274]

Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer [275]
Importing images to the computer [276]
Disconnecting the product from the computer [277]

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created [278]
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [279]
Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies

[280]
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [281]

Precautions/This product

Precautions

Precautions [282]

On the internal rechargeable battery [283]
Notes on the battery pack [284]
Charging the battery pack [285]
Notes on memory card [286]

Cleaning this product

On cleaning [287]
Cleaning the image sensor [288]

List of default setting values

List of default setting values [289]

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images [290]
Recordable time of movies [291]

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor [292]
On TV color systems [293]

Other information

Mount Adaptor [294]
LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [295]
LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [296]
LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [297]
LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [298]
Vertical grip [299]
AVCHD format [300]
License [301]

Trademarks

Trademarks [302]

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

If you have problems

Troubleshooting [303]

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [304]
You cannot turn on the product. [305]
The power turns off suddenly. [306]
The battery pack discharges quickly. [307]
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [308]
The charge lamp on the product/the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when

charging the battery pack. [309]
The battery pack is not charged. [310]
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [311]

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. [312]
Recording takes a long time. [313]
The same image is captured multiple times. [314]
The shutter is released continuously. [315]
The image is out of focus. [316]
The angle of view changes little by little while shooting images. [317]
[Eye-Start AF] does not function. [318]

Zoom does not work. [319]
The flash does not work. [320]
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [321]
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [322]
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [323]
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [324]
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [325]
The image colors are not correct. [326]
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [327]
The eyes of the subject come out red. [328]
Dots appear and remain on the screen. [329]
You cannot shoot images continuously. [330]
The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [331]
No images appear on the viewfinder. [332]
No images appear on the monitor. [333]
[Finder/Monitor Sel.] does not work even though it has been assigned to a certain key

using [Custom Key Settings]. [334]
The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [335]
The corners of the picture are too dark. [336]
The color tones of the image displayed on the monitor/the viewfinder look unnatural. [337]
The image is blurred. [338]
The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. [339]
The flash takes too long to recharge. [340]
The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [341]
Sound is not recorded properly. [342]
The camera vibrates while the power is on. [343]
Vibration or sounds occur when you shake the camera while the power is turned off. [344]

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. [345]
Displaying images takes a while. [346]
The date and time are not displayed. [347]

The color tones of the image being played back look unnatural. [348]

The image cannot be deleted. [349]
The image was deleted by mistake. [350]
A DPOF mark cannot be put. [351]

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [352]
[WPS Push] does not work. [353]
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [354]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [355]
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [356]
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The

connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [357]
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [358]

Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [359]
You cannot import images. [360]
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.

[361]
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [362]

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake. [363]

Printing

You cannot print images. [364]
The color of the image is strange. [365]
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [366]
You cannot print images with the date. [367]

Others

The lens gets fogged. [368]

The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [369]
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [370]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.

[371]
Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [372]
The product does not work properly. [373]

Messages

Messages

Warning messages [374]

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [375]

[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
The shape of the AC Adaptor differs for each country/region.
BC-VW1 Battery charger (1)
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.

NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (2)

Micro USB Cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

Cable protector (1)

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)

[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Front side)

When the lens is removed

1. ON/OFF (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. Lens 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

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
For viewing: (Image index) button

11. MOVIE (Movie) button

12. For shooting: Fn button

7. HDMI micro jack

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 plug-in-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

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/Mode dial lock release button

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.

Attaching the cable protector

Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting
images connected by the HDMI cable. Open both of the jack covers and insert an HDMI
cable into the camera. Attach the cable protector as illustrated so that the edge of the cable
protector fits in the slit (A) to the left of the (microphone) jack. Secure the cable
protector with the attachment screw (B). Then secure the HDMI cable with the fixing dial (C).

[5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Bottom view)

1. Battery insertion slot

2. Battery cover

3. Tripod socket hole

4. Battery cover locking button

5. Battery cover release lever

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.

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 Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

The displayed contents and their positions 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

Histogram display

1. P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Register number

Scene Recognition icons

NO CARD

Memory card/Upload

100

Remaining number of recordable images

Aspect ratio of still images

12M/ 10M/ 5.1M/ 4.3M/ 3.0M/ 2.6M/ 1.3M/ 1.1M

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Record setting of movies

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

USB power supply

Flash charge in progress

APS-C/Super 35mm

Setting Effect OFF

AF Illuminator

NFC is activated

Airplane Mode

No audio recording of movies

Wind Noise Reduction

SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning

SteadyShot focal length/Camera shake warning

Overheating warning

Database file full/Database file error

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

View Mode

100-0003

Folder-file number

Protect

File format of movies

DPOF

DPOF set

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

Auto object framing image

Dual Video REC

PC Remote

Silent Shooting

Bright Monitoring

Copyright information writing on

120fps 100fps

Frame rate for HFR shooting

Gamma Disp. Assist

2.
Drive mode

Flash mode/Red-eye reduction

±0.0

Flash compensation

Focus mode

Focus area

Smile/Face Detect.

Metering mode

35mm

Lens focal length

7500K A5 G5

D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR

F3.5

Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

―

+3 +3 +3

Picture Profile

Copyright information exists for image

Peaking

3. Lock-on AF
Guide display for Lock-on AF

Bracket indicator

Exposure compensation/Metered Manual

STBY

Movie recording standby

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

Aperture Value

ISO400
ISO AUTO

ISO sensitivity

AE lock/FEL lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Digital level gauge

Audio level

OFF

DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning

Picture Effect error

2015-1-1
10:37AM

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)

00 00 00 00

User Bit

[7] 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 focusing on a larger area

When focusing on a smaller area

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.

[8] 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.

[9] 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.

[10] 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.

[11] 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].

[12] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack using a charger

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50
(supplied). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted.
It can also be used when it is not fully charged. The charged battery pack discharges little by
little even when it is not being used. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the
battery pack again before shooting.

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
Push the battery pack lightly until it clicks.

2. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).

For the U.S.A. and Canada

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

Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed
Charging time (Full charge): Approx. 250 minutes

When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
The CHARGE lamp (A) turns off when charging is completed.

Note

The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on
the charging conditions.
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.
We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside
this temperature range.
Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur
while using the charger, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately
to disconnect from the power source.
Even when the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off, the power is not
disconnected. If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use, unplug it from the wall outlet
(wall socket) to disconnect the power.
When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for
a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged. If this

happens, remove the battery pack from the charger 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.

[13] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack into the camera

How to insert the battery pack into the camera

1. Open the battery 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.

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

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the

If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery

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

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

Charging time (Full charge)

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

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

Note

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. 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).

[15] 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.

[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. 370
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

Viewfinder mode

Shooting (still images):
Number of images: approx. 310
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 55 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 95 min.

Note

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

The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately)
Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately)
[Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0]
[Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0]
[Display Quality]: [High]

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: AF -S
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 (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 from a wall outlet (wall socket)

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

1. Insert the battery pack into the camera.

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

Note

The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently charged
battery pack into the camera.
If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make
sure that the icon ( ) is displayed on the monitor.
Do not remove the battery pack while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). If
you remove the battery pack, the camera will be turned off.

Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is lit. The data in the memory card

may be damaged.
As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is
connected to the AC Adaptor.
Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily
even if you are using the AC adaptor.
Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall
socket). Before you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off the camera.
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be
shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before
use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use.

[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. Open the memory card cover.

2. Insert the memory card.

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

until it clicks into place.

3. Close the memory card cover.

Hint

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

[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 Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Usable memory cards

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

Usable Memory Stick media

Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on

Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2)

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

Usable SD cards

SD memory card / SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
microSD memory card / microSDHC memory card
microSDXC memory card

*SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this
camera.

Memory cards that can be used for movie recording

When shooting movies in XAVC S format

SDXC memory card or microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD
Speed Class 10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster)

When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an UHS-I-compatible SDXC memory card or
microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class U3) is
required.

When shooting movies in AVCHD or MP4 format

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

Note

Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly.
When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that
you format the card on the camera before use for more stable performance of the memory
card.
Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card permanently, and is irreversible.
Save valuable data on a computer, etc.

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

[22] 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.

[23] 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.

[24] 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.

[25] 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.
This camera is equipped with an anti-dust function that causes the image sensor to vibrate a
little when the power is turned off, and the camera’s image sensor is coated with an anti­dust coating to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. However, always make sure
to attach/remove the lens quickly away from dusty locations.

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

Setting language, date and time

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

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

appear.

2. Select your language, and then press .

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

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

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

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

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

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press 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 (For Windows
only).
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.

[27] 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.

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

Using MENU items

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

1. Press MENU button to display the MENU items.

2. Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel or
by turning the control wheel, and then press in the center of the control wheel.

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

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

Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control

wheel to move to another MENU item.

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

[29] 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.

display.

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.

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

Using the "Quick Navi"

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

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.

[31] How to Use

Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

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

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of
the mode dial.

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

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

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:

Image is in the focus.

flashes:

The focusing has failed.

Hint

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

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

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

Shooting movies

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

1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Hint

You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. MENU→
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to the preferred key.
When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus Area].
To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area frame and
face detection frame overlap, or set the [Focus Area] to [Wide].
You can focus quickly while shooting movies by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
(The sound of auto focus operation may be recorded in some cases.)

Note

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

When you switch to movie mode or start recording a movie with [ File Format] set to
[XAVC S 4K], [APS-C/Super 35mm] is locked to [Off].
If an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the edges of the screen may appear dark.
When shooting 4K movies with this camera, we recommend using a lens compatible with
the 35 mm full-frame format.

[33] 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.

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the
mode dial.

Available functions

(Auto Mode):

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

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

(Aperture Priority):

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

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

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

1/2 (Memory recall):

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

(Movie/HFR):

Allows you to change the settings for movie recording and slow motion (high frame rate)
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.

[34] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Intelligent Auto

The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.

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

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

have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

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

4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Note

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

[35] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Superior Auto

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

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

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

have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognizes a scene, 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.

[36] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

About Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode.
This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and
shoot the image.

Scene Recognition:

When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed
on the first line:

(Portrait)

(Infant)

(Night Portrait)

(Night Scene)

(Backlight Portrait)

(Backlight)

(Landscape)

(Macro)

(Spotlight)

(Low Light)

(Night Scene using a tripod)

(Hand-held Twilight)

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.

[37] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

The advantages of automatic shooting

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

(Intelligent Auto):

Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition.

(Superior Auto):

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

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

Hint

In [Program Auto] mode, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture
value while maintaining the correct exposure by turning the control wheel. This function is
called "Program Shift" (P*).

Note

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

[38] 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.

[39] 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 dial while the shooting screen is displayed to select the shooting direction.

[40] 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. Turn the front dial to select the 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.

Menu item details

Portrait:

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

Sports Action:

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

Macro:

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

Landscape:

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

Sunset:

Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

Night Scene:

Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.

Hand-held Twilight:

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

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

[Night Scene]
[Night Portrait]

In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an
image is recorded.
If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the

image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.

Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when
shooting the following subjects:

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

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

Hint

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

[41] 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.

[42] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Aperture Priority

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

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

2. Select the desired value by turning the 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).

[43] 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
exposure value.

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

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

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

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)

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

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

[Cont. Shooting]
[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.

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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 on the center of the control wheel.

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
the screen before shooting.

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Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Movie/HFR

You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired settings when recording
movies/slow-motion (high frame rate) movies. You can also check the image angle before
shooting.

1. Set the mode dial to (Movie/HFR).

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

have changed the position of the mode dial.

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

Menu item details

Program Auto/ Program Auto:

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

Aperture Priority/ Aperture Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority/ Shutter Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

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

[47] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Shooting slow-motion movies (HFR Settings)

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

1. Set the mode dial to (Movie/HFR).

2. Select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie/HFR] or the Fn (Function) button →
(Movie/HFR) and select the desired settings for (High Frame Rate).

3. Select MENU→ (Camera Settings)→[ HFR Settings] and select the desired

settings for [ Record Setting].

When shooting, the frame rate is locked at 120p or 100p and cannot be changed.

4. Press the MENU button.

The HFR shooting screen will be displayed.

5. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button.

Menu item details

Record Setting:

Selects the frame rate of the movie from among [30p 16M]/[25p 16M] and [24p 12M*].
* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

Playback speed

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

[ Record Setting]: [30p 16M]/ [25p 16M]
4 times slower
[ Record Setting]: [24p 12M]*
5 times slower

*

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

Note

Sound will not be recorded.
The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format.

[48] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom

image (only when the image size is [M] or [S]).

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 or the
zoom ring 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.

[49] 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

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:

Shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama].
[

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

[

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

During High Frame Rate shooting

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] fixed to
[Multi].
When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the following functions are not
available.

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

Auto Obj. Framing]

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

[50] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom Setting

You can select the zoom setting of the product.

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

Menu item details

Optical zoom only:

Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size]
to [M] 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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Using shooting functions Using the zoom

About zoom scale

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

When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]

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 3.1×, 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×

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

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):

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 power zoom lens whose operation direction is
variable.

[53] How to Use

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 (sold separately) to the product.

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.
Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe,
turn off the product first.
When attaching an accessory, insert it fully to the Multi Interface Shoe and screw tightly.
Also, make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product.
Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with
reverse polarity.
When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may
appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away
from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.
The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.

[54] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.

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

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:

Using a wireless flash creates a shading effect that gives the subject a more 3D appearance
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.

[55] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Comp.

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

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

Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (– side)
makes the flash level lower.

Note

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

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

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

[56] How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the flash

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

[FEL Lock toggle] to register the function.

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

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

A pre-flash flashes.
The (FEL lock) icon lights up.

4. 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, lights up.

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.
When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.

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

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.

Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes.

Graphic Display

Display All Info.

No Disp. Info.

Histogram

Level

For viewfinder*

*

[For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen.

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

Note

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

Hint

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

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

DISP Button (Finder)

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

(Display Setting) in shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting →

[Enter].
The items marked with are available.

Menu item details

Graphic Display:

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

Display All Info.:

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.:

Does not show recording information.

Histogram:

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level:

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

[59] 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.

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

TC/UB Disp. Switch

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

1. MENU→ (Custom Settings)→[Custom Key Settings]→ assign the [TC/UB Disp.

Switch] function to the desired key.

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

Each time you press the key, the monitor display will switch from the movie

recording time counter → time code (TC) → user bit (UB), in that order.

Note

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

[61] 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: 12M
4240×2832 pixels

M: 5.1M
2768×1848 pixels

S: 3.0M
2128×1416 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 10M
4240×2384 pixels

M: 4.3M
2768×1560 pixels

S: 2.6M
2128×1200 pixels

Image size when [APS-C/Super 35mm] is [On]

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

L: 5.1M
2768×1848 pixels

M: 3.0M
2128×1416 pixels

S: 1.3M
1376×920 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 4.3M
2768×1560 pixels

M: 2.6M
2128×1200 pixels

S: 1.1M
1376×776 pixels

Note

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

[62] How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

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

Menu item details

3:2:

Suitable for standard prints.

16:9:

For viewing on a high-definition TV.

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

Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

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

Menu item details

RAW:

File format: RAW
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 + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you

need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.

The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Extra fine:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with
[Fine].
Fine:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Standard:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of
[Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of
[Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will
be lower.

About RAW images

To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Image Data Converter
is needed. With Image Data Converter, you can open a RAW image file, then convert it
into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance,
saturation or contrast of the image.
You cannot apply [Auto HDR] or [Picture Effect] functions with RAW images.
RAW images recorded with this camera have a resolution of 14 bits per pixel. However,
resolution is limited to 12 bits in the following shooting modes:

[ Long Exposure NR]
[BULB]
Continuous shooting (including continuous shooting in [Superior Auto] mode.)
[

Silent Shooting]

Note

If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record
in JPEG format.
You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images.

[64] How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

RAW File Type (still image)

Selects the file type for RAW images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ RAW File Type] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Compressed:

Records images in compressed RAW format.

Uncompressed:

Records images in uncompressed RAW format. When [Uncompressed] is selected for [
RAW File Type], the file size of the image will be larger than if it were recorded in
compressed RAW format.

Note

When [Uncompressed] is selected for [ RAW File Type], the icon on the screen
switches to . is also displayed while an image shot in uncompressed RAW
format is played back.

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Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Panorama: Size

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

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

Menu item details

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

Standard: 3872×2160
Wide: 5536×2160

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

Standard: 8192×1856
Wide: 12416×1856

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Panorama: Direction

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

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

Menu item details

Right:

Pan the camera from the left to the right.

Left:

Pan the camera from the right to the left.

Up:

Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.

Down:

Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.

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Focus Mode

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

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

Menu item details

(Single-shot AF):

The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [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. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus,
use manual focus.

Note

If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe
the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is
achieved.
Depending on the lens you use, the angle of view may change little by little while
focusing. This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set

to [Continuous AF] (AF-C) (including [Sports Action] in the Scene Selection function). This

does not affect the actual recorded images.
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.

Hint

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

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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. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

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

Menu item details

Wide:

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

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.

Expand Flexible Spot:

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

Lock-on AF:

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

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

Hint

You can move the [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] area quickly through
the following methods:

By pressing the key to which [Focus Settings] has been assigned, and then turning the front/rear
dial or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. [Focus Settings] is assigned to
the C2 key in the default settings.

Note

When the mode dial is set to (Movie/HFR) or when shooting movies, you cannot
select [Lock-on AF] for [Focus Area].

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the size of the AF range finder frame may
be automatically adjusted according to the subject and the composition as follows:

When focusing on a wider area such as a landscape: A larger AF range finder frame is displayed.
When focusing on a smaller area such as flowers or small items: A smaller AF range finder frame
is displayed.

You can select [Lock-on AF] only when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF].
A dotted square may appear around the whole screen in the clear image zoom, digital

zoom, or smart zoom range in order to focus using the entire frame.

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Center Lock-on AF

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

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

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

wheel.
Press again to stop tracking.

If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject reappears on

the monitor and resume tracking.

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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AF Area Auto Clear

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

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

Menu item details

On:

The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.

Off:

The focus area is displayed all the time.

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Focus-lock

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

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

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

The focus is locked.

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the

original position to re-compose the shot.

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

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Manual Focus

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

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

2. Rotate the 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.

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.

When is pressed for the third time, the focus magnifier closes and the normal
shooting display is restored.

3. Confirm the focus.

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

Hint

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

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Focus Magnif. Time

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

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

Menu item details

2 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 2 seconds.

5 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.

No Limit:

Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.

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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. The setting
applies to both still images and movies.

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:

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. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

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

Menu item details

Red:

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

White:

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:

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:

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. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

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:

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 the following modes:

[Landscape]
[Sports Action]
[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.

Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left.

Note

You can select a value between −20 and +20. The larger the value you select, the

farther the autofocused position will be from the product. The smaller the value you
select, the closer the autofocused position will be to the product.

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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Focus Settings

Sets up the focus functions. The setting applies to both still images and movies.

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.