Sony α 9II User Manual

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

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

Auto Switch Media

If you use two memory-card slots, you can automatically switch to recording with the other memory card when the memory card in use becomes full.

How to tag the location information on the images

You can record the location information on the images. The location information can be acquired via a smartphone.

ILCE-9M2 support information

This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.)

Names of parts/Icons and indicators

Names of parts

Front side

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Rear side

Top side

Side view

Bottom

Basic operations

Using the control wheel

Using the multi-selector

Using MENU items

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

How to use the Quick Navi screen

How to use the keyboard

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the monitor

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

Preparing the camera

Checking the camera and the supplied items

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack using a charger

Inserting/removing the battery pack

Charging by connecting to a computer

Battery life and number of recordable images

Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Notes on the battery pack

Notes on charging the battery pack

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting/removing a memory card

Memory cards that can be used

Notes on memory card

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Attaching a lens

Attaching/removing a lens

Attaching the lens hood

Attaching accessories

Mount Adaptor

LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

Continuous shooting using a Mount Adaptor

Vertical grip

Multi Battery Adaptor Kit

Setting language, date and time

In-Camera Guide

Shooting

Shooting still images

Focusing

Focus Mode

Auto focus

Focus Area

Focus Area Limit

Phase detection AF

Focus Standard

Focus Settings

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

AF/MF control

AF w/ shutter (still image)

AF On

Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.)

AF in Focus Mag. (still image)

Tracking subject (Tracking function)

Focus Hold

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

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

Focus Frame Color

Pre-AF (still image)

Eye-Start AF (still image)

AF Tracking Sens. (still image)

Priority Set in AF-S

Priority Set in AF-C

AF Illuminator (still image)

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

Phase Detect. Area

Circ. of Focus Point

AF Micro Adj.

Aperture Drive in AF (still image)

Manual focus

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Focus Magnifier

MF Assist (still image)

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Peaking Setting

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

Drive Mode

Cont. Shooting

Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length)

Self-timer

Self-timer(Cont)

Self-timer Type

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Cont. Bracket

Single Bracket

Indicator during bracket shooting

WB bracket

DRO Bracket

Bracket Settings

Interval shooting

Interval Shoot Func.

Using touch functions

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

Touch Pad Settings

Selecting still image size/image quality

File Format (still image)

RAW File Type (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

APS-C/Super 35mm

Angle of view

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial function

Intelligent Auto

About Scene Recognition

Program Auto

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

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Bulb shooting

Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Movie: Exposure Mode

S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode

Controlling the exposure/metering modes

Exposure Comp.

Reset EV Comp.

Dial Ev Comp

Exposure Set. Guide

Exposure step

Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

Spot Metering Point

AE lock

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Exposure Std. Adjust

Exp.comp.set

Zebra Setting

Correcting brightness and contrast automatically

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO Setting: ISO

ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit

ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS

Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product

Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

Zoom Setting

About zoom scale

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Zoom Ring Rotate

White balance

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

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

Shutter AWB Lock (still image)

Setting how to process images

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Color Space (still image)

Shutter settings

Shutter Type (still image)

Using the electronic shutter

Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

Shoot. Start Disp.

Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image)

Release w/o Lens

Release w/o Card

e-Front Curtain Shutter

Reducing blur

SteadyShot

SteadyShot Settings

Lens compensation

Lens Comp.

Noise reduction

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Face detection

Regist. Faces Priority

Face Registration (New Registration)

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Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

Face Registration (Delete)

Using the flash

Using flash (sold separately)

Red Eye Reduction

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

FEL lock

Wireless Flash

Using a flash with a sync terminal cord

Recording movies

Shooting movies

Movie w/ shutter

Movie recording formats

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

S&Q Settings

Proxy Recording

Audio Recording

Audio Level Display

Audio Rec Level

Audio Out Timing

Wind Noise Reduct.

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

AF drive speed (movie)

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

TC/UB Settings

TC/UB Disp. Switch

MOVIE Button

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Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

4K Output Select (movie)

Video Light Mode

Viewing

Viewing images

Playing back still images

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Playing back movies

Volume Settings

Photo Capture

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

Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

Display as Group

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media)

Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy)

Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Protecting data

Protecting images (Protect)

Setting Rating function

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Designating images for printing (DPOF)

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Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Attaching voice memos to images

Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo)

Voice Memo PB Volume

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Delete confirm.

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable

Customizing the camera

Customization features of the camera

Registering frequently used functions

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Select Media (Memory recall)

Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)

Customizing the functions of the ring/dial

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

Dial Setup

Av/Tv Rotate

Lock Operation Parts

Function Ring(Lens)

Customizing MENU (My Menu)

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

Display From My Menu

Checking images before/after recording

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Auto Review

Aperture Preview

Shot. Result Preview

Live View Display

Monitor/viewfinder settings

Grid Line

FINDER/MONITOR

Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Finder Frame Rate (still image)

Bright Monitoring

Memory card settings

Format

Select REC Folder

New Folder

File/Folder Settings (still image)

File Settings (movie)

Display Media Info.

Rec. Media Settings: Prioritize Rec. Media

Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode

Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media

Recover Image DB

Camera settings

Audio signals

Power Save Start Time

Auto Power OFF Temp.

IR Remote Ctrl

NTSC/PAL Selector

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

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

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)

HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)

HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI

USB Connection

USB LUN Setting

USB Power Supply

Save/Load Settings

Language

Date/Time Setup

Area Setting

Version

IPTC Information

Write Serial Number

Demo Mode

Initializing the camera

Setting Reset

Using network functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

Imaging Edge Mobile

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

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

Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR Code)

Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID)

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

Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID)

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

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

Send to Smartphone Func.: Cnct. during Power OFF

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

Reading location information from a smartphone

Location Info. Link Set.

Using a remote commander with Bluetooth communication

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV

Changing the network settings

Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push

Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.

Wi-Fi Settings: Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz)

Wi-Fi Settings: Display Wi-Fi Info.

Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset

Bluetooth Settings

Wired LAN Setting

Edit Device Name

Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate)

Security(IPsec)

Reset Network Set.

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Importing images for use on a computer

PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home

Connecting to a computer

Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

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Operating the camera from a computer

Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function)

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

FTP Transfer Func.

Developing RAW images/Remote shooting (Imaging Edge)

Imaging Edge

Remote shooting with a wired LAN (Remote Camera Tool)

Remote Camera Tool

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created

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

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

Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies

List of MENU items

Using MENU items

Camera Settings1

File Format (still image)

RAW File Type (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

APS-C/Super 35mm

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Color Space (still image)

Lens Comp.

Self-timer Type

Bracket Settings

Interval Shoot Func.

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Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Select Media (Memory recall)

Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)

Priority Set in AF-S

Priority Set in AF-C

Focus Area

Focus Settings

Focus Area Limit

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

AF Illuminator (still image)

Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.)

AF Tracking Sens. (still image)

Aperture Drive in AF (still image)

AF w/ shutter (still image)

Pre-AF (still image)

Eye-Start AF (still image)

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

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

Focus Frame Color

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

Phase Detect. Area

Circ. of Focus Point

AF Micro Adj.

Exposure Comp.

Reset EV Comp.

ISO Setting: ISO

ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit

ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS

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Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

Spot Metering Point

Exposure step

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Exposure Std. Adjust

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

Exp.comp.set

Wireless Flash

Red Eye Reduction

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Shutter AWB Lock (still image)

Focus Magnifier

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

AF in Focus Mag. (still image)

MF Assist (still image)

Peaking Setting

Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image)

Face Registration (New Registration)

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

Face Registration (Delete)

Regist. Faces Priority

Camera Settings2

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Movie:

Exposure Mode

S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

S&Q Settings

Proxy Recording

AF drive speed (movie)

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

Audio Recording

Audio Rec Level

Audio Level Display

Audio Out Timing

Wind Noise Reduct.

Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

Video Light Mode

Movie w/ shutter

Shutter Type (still image)

e-Front Curtain Shutter

Release w/o Lens

Release w/o Card

SteadyShot

SteadyShot Settings

Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

Zoom Setting

Zoom Ring Rotate

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

FINDER/MONITOR

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Finder Frame Rate (still image)

Zebra Setting

Grid Line

Exposure Set. Guide

Live View Display

Shoot. Start Disp.

Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length)

Auto Review

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

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

Dial Setup

Av/Tv Rotate

Dial Ev Comp

Function Ring(Lens)

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

MOVIE Button

Lock Operation Parts

Audio signals

Network

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

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

Send to Smartphone Func.: Cnct. during Power OFF

Send to Computer

FTP Transfer Func.

View on TV

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function)

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Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push

Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.

Wi-Fi Settings: Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz)

Wi-Fi Settings: Display Wi-Fi Info.

Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset

Bluetooth Settings

Location Info. Link Set.

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

Wired LAN Setting

Edit Device Name

Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate)

Security(IPsec)

Reset Network Set.

Playback

Protecting images (Protect)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo)

Voice Memo PB Volume

Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy)

Photo Capture

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

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Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

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

Display as Group

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting)

Setup

Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Volume Settings

Delete confirm.

Power Save Start Time

Auto Power OFF Temp.

NTSC/PAL Selector

Cleaning Mode

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Touch Pad Settings

Demo Mode

TC/UB Settings

IR Remote Ctrl

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

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

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)

HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)

HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI

4K Output Select (movie)

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USB Connection

USB LUN Setting

USB Power Supply

Language

Date/Time Setup

Area Setting

IPTC Information

Write Serial Number

Format

Rec. Media Settings: Prioritize Rec. Media

Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode

Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media

Select REC Folder

New Folder

File/Folder Settings (still image)

File Settings (movie)

Recover Image DB

Display Media Info.

Version

Save/Load Settings

Setting Reset

My Menu

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

Display From My Menu

Precautions/This product

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Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the image sensor

Cleaning Mode

Number of recordable images

Recordable movie times

Using the battery charger abroad

AVCHD format

License

Specifications

Trademarks

List of default setting values

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Warning messages

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Front side

ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button1. Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

Infrared remote sensor3. Lens release button4. Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp

When the lens is removed

Mounting index7. Image sensor*8. Mount9. Lens contacts*10.

Do not directly touch these parts.

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Rear side

Eyepiece Cup

To remove the eyepiece cup

Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup.

Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle viewfinder (sold separately). Also, select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [FINDER/MONITOR], and then switch [Viewfinder(Manual)] and [Monitor(Manual)].

Viewfinder2. C3 button (Custom button 3)/

(Protect) button3.

MENU button4. Monitor (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

Eye sensor6.

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Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.

MOVIE (Movie) button8. For shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button For viewing:

(Enlarge) button

For shooting: AEL button For viewing:

(Image index) button

10.

Multi-selector11. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing:

(Send to Smartphone) button

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

12.

Control wheel13. Access lamp14. For shooting: C4 button (Custom button 4) For viewing:

(Delete) button

15.

(Playback) button16.

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Top side

Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center.

Rear dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

Exposure compensation dial Pressing the lock button at the center switches the exposure compensation dial between the locked and unlocked status. The dial is unlocked when the lock button is popped up and the white line is visible.

Image sensor position mark

The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The

mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line.

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

C1 button (Custom button 1)5. C2 button (Custom button 2)6.

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Multi Interface Shoe* Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.

Upper: Drive mode dial The drive mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button at the center is being pressed. Lower: Focus mode dial The focus mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button at the front is being pressed.

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Side view

LAN terminal1.

(Flash sync) terminal2.

Speaker3.

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

(Headphones) jack5. HDMI micro jack6. USB Type-C terminal7. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.

Charge lamp9. Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

10.

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Notes on USB terminals

You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for supplying power, charging the battery, and USB communications. However, you cannot conduct these operations with both terminals simultaneously.

The battery charging time does not change according to the terminal you use. You can use accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, such as a remote commander (sold separately), while supplying power or performing PC Remote shooting using the USB Type-C terminal.

Notes on the terminal cover

Ensure that the terminal cover is closed before use.

Notes on the cable protector

Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected.

To attach the cable protector

(N-Mark)

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

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

11.

SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II)

12.

SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II)

13.

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

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To remove the cable protector

Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector.

Open both of the jack covers on the monitor side.1. Fit the two hooks (A) on the rear side of the cable protector into the two notches (B) to the left of the USB Type-C terminal and Multi/Micro USB Terminal, and then align the cable protector with the terminal part of the camera.

Push the attachment screw (C) in and turn it to secure the cable protector.

Insert the cable into one of the jacks.4. Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (D).

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Bottom

Lock lever1. Battery insertion slot2. Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover.

To remove the battery cover

Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.

To attach the battery cover

Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.

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

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, 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.

Related Topic

Focus Standard

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

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

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Using the multi-selector

Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings.

Related Topic

Focus Area

Focus Standard

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Using MENU items

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

Hint

You can display the menu screen by assigning the [MENU] function to a custom key using [

Custom Key] or [ Custom

Key], and then pressing that key.

Related Topic

Add Item

Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

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

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

You can move to another MENU tab by turning the front dial.

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

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

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Display From My Menu

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Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-9M2 α9II

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

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

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

Custom Key), movie

shooting mode (

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

Assignable functions vary depending on the keys.

You can assign functions to the following keys.

For examples of custom key settings, refer to the following URL:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-9m2/custom.php

Hint

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

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

AF-ON Button1. Custom Button 32. Custom Button 23. Custom Button 14. AEL Button5. Center Button6. Control Wheel /Left Button/Right Button/Down Button7. Custom Button 48. Multi-Slc Center Btn9. Fn/

Button10.

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

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

Custom Key]. If you want to assign

a function to recall while playing back images, select [

Custom Key].

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Note

You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button.

If you assign [Follow Custom (

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

movie shooting mode such as [

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

movie shooting mode.

If you assign [Follow Custom (

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

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

Related Topic

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

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

Move to the [Rear1] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [AEL Button] and press the center of the control wheel.

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

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

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Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

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

For details on functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-9m2/function.php

Hint

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

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

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

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

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To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

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

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

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

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

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

MENU →

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

Select

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

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

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

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

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How to use the Quick Navi screen

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

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

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

MENU →

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

Place a

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

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

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

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

Auto mode

P/A/S/M mode

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

Select the desired setting by turning the front dial.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

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Note

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

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

Related Topic

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

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How to use the keyboard

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

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

To cancel input, select [Cancel].

Input box The characters you entered are displayed.

Switch character types

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

Keyboard

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

For example: If you want to enter “abd”

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

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

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

Finalize

Finalizes the entered characters.

Move cursor

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

Delete

Deletes the character preceding the cursor.

Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter.

Enters a space.

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List of icons on the monitor

The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.

Icons on the shooting screen

Monitor mode

Viewfinder mode

Shooting mode/Scene recognition

P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Scene Recognition icons

Camera settings

NO CARD

Memory card status

100/1 h 30 m

Remaining number of recordable images/Recordable time of movies

Writing data / Number of images left to write

Aspect ratio of still images

24M / 21M / 20M / 16M / 10M / 9.2M / 8.7M / 6.9M / 6.0M / 5.3M / 5.1M / 4.0M / 2.6M / 2.3M / 2.2M / 1.7M

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Image size of still images

RAW

RAW recording (compressed/uncompressed)

X.FINE FINE STD

JPEG Quality

XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD

File format of movies

Record setting of movies

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

Frame rate of movies

Proxy Recording

120fps 60fps 30fps 15fps 8fps 4fps 100fps 50fps 25fps 12fps 6fps 3fps 2fps 1fps

Frame rate for slow/quick motion shooting

APS-C/Super 35mm

Flash charge in progress

Setting Effect OFF

AF Illuminator

Flickering detected

SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning

SteadyS. Focal Len. / Camera shake warning

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

PC remote

Bright Monitoring

Shooting without shutter sound

Remote control

No audio recording of movies

Wind Noise Reduct.

IPTC information writing on

Focus Cancel

Tracking Cancel

Spot Focus

Performing [Spot Focus]

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NFC active

Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable

Connected to smartphone / Not connected to smartphone

Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained

Airplane Mode

Overheating warning

Database file full / Database file error

Battery

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

USB power supply

Shooting settings

Drive Mode

Flash Mode /Wireless Flash/Red Eye Reduction

±0.0

Flash Comp.

Focus Mode

Focus Area

File Format

Metering Mode

7500K A5 G5

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

D-Range Optimizer /Auto HDR

+3 +3 +3

Creative Style /Contrast, saturation, and sharpness

Picture Effect

Face/Eye Priority in AF

Shutter Type

Prioritize Rec. Media

Focus indicator/exposure settings

Focus indicator

1/250

Shutter speed

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Icons on the playback screen

Single-image playback

F3.5

Aperture value

Exposure compensation/Metered Manual

ISO400 ISO AUTO

ISO400

ISO sensitivity

AE lock/FEL lock/AWB lock

Guides/other

Tracking Cancel

Guide display for tracking

Focus Cancel

Guide display for canceling focusing

Control wheel function

Guide display for My Dial

Bracket indicator

Spot metering area

Exposure Setting Guide

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Digital level gauge

STBY REC

Movie recording standby/Movie recording in progress

1:00:12

Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds)

Audio Level Display

REC Control

00:00:00:00

Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames)

00 00 00 00

User Bit

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Histogram display

Basic information

Playback media

View Mode

IPTC Information

Rating

Protect

DPOF

DPOF set

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

NFC active

Remaining battery

Display as Group

Proxy movie included

A Voice Memo is attached.

Camera settings

Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen.”

Shooting settings

Picture Effect error

Auto HDR error

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35mm

Lens focal length

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

Image information

Latitude/longitude information

2019 -1-1 10:37PM

Date of recording

100-0003

Folder number - file number

C0003

File name of movie

Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B)

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Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.

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

During shooting (Monitor)

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

During shooting (Viewfinder)

Level → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level

During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder)

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

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Histogram display

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

(A): Pixel count (B): Brightness

Note

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

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

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

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

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

Hint

The following are not displayed in the default settings.

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

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

(Camera Settings2) →

[DISP Button] and change the setting.

Related Topic

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

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DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

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DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

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

Menu item details

Graphic Display :

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

Display All Info. :

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info. :

Does not show recording information.

Histogram :

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level :

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

For viewfinder*:

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

Monitor Off*:

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

Note

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

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

MENU →

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

The items marked with

are available.

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

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Related Topic

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

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Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1) Battery Charger (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)

USB Type-C™ cable (1)

Shoulder Strap (1)

Body Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)

Cable Protector (1)

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

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Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached to the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Reference Guide (1)

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Charging the battery pack using a charger

Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

Place the battery pack on the battery charger aligning the direction of

mark.

Slide the battery pack to the end towards the arrow.

Connect the power cord (supplied) to the battery charger, and connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).

When charging starts, the CHARGE lamp (A) lights up in orange. The CHARGE lamp turns off when the charging level reaches approximately 90%. You can check the approximate charging status with the charging status indicator lamp (B) as shown in the following table. (The orange color indicates the lighting of the lamp.) The charging status indicator lamp turns off when charging is finished.

Charging status CHARGE lamp/Charging status indicator lamp

Immediately after attaching the battery pack - 30%

30% - 60%

60% - 90%

90% - Fully charged

Full charging completed

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Note

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

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

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 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.

Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.

Related Topic

Notes on the battery pack

The charge level shown by the charging status indicator lamp and the percentages in the above table are rough guides. The actual status may differ depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

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

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Inserting/removing the battery pack

To charge the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera

Turn the camera off, and then connect the camera to a computer, etc. using a USB cable. If the camera is turned on, you will be able to use the camera with power supplied from the computer, etc., but the battery pack will not charge. Use the supplied USB Type-C cable or a cable that is compliant with the USB specification.

To remove the battery pack

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

Open the battery cover.

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

Close the cover.

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Charging by connecting to a computer

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

Note

If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.

Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.

Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub.

The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.

Related Topic

Notes on the battery pack

Notes on charging the battery pack

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

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Battery life and number of recordable images

The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. The battery life and number of recordable images are estimates based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions:

Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately)

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

One picture is taken every 30 seconds. The power is turned on and off once every ten times.

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

The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc. Continuous shooting (movies): No operations other than starting and ending shooting are performed.

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images)

Screen mode — Approx. 690

Viewfinder mode — Approx. 500

Actual shooting (movies)

Screen mode Approx. 120 min. —

Viewfinder mode Approx. 110 min. —

Continuous shooting (movies)

Screen mode Approx. 200 min. —

Viewfinder mode Approx. 195 min. —

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Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

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

Note

The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.

If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that the icon that shows that powering via USB is in progress (

) is displayed on the monitor.

Do not remove the battery pack while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). If you remove the battery pack, the camera will be turned off.

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

As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor, etc.

Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor, etc.

Do not remove the USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Before you remove the USB cable, turn off the camera.

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).

When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use.

Insert the battery pack into the camera.

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

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Notes on the battery pack

Notes on using the battery pack

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

Charging the battery pack

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

Remaining battery indicator

The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen.

A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted

It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If the remaining battery indicator does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it.

Charging time (Full charge)

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

Effective use of the battery pack

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

How to store the battery pack

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

On battery life

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

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Notes on charging the battery pack

If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty.

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Inserting/removing a memory card

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

Hint

Open the memory card cover.

Insert the SD card into the slot 1.

When using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2.

Insert the memory card with the terminal side facing toward you, until it clicks into place.

Memory card types that can be inserted into the memory card slots

Both the slot 1 (upper) and the slot 2 (lower) only support SD memory cards (compatible with UHS-II).

This camera does not support Memory Stick media.

Close the cover.

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

You can change the memory card slot for recording by selecting MENU →

(Setup) → [Rec. Media Settings] → [Prioritize

Rec. Media].

To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/movie), select MENU →

(Setup) → [Rec. Media Settings] → [Recording Mode].

To remove the memory card

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

Related Topic

Memory cards that can be used

Notes on memory card

Format

Rec. Media Settings: Prioritize Rec. Media

Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media)

Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode

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Memory cards that can be used

This camera only supports SD memory cards (UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.

Note

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

When recording a movie on memory cards in both the slot 1 and the slot 2 with following camera settings, insert two memory cards with the same file system. XAVC S movies cannot be recorded simultaneously when using a combination of the exFAT file system and FAT32 file system.

[

File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] or [XAVC S HD].

[Recording Mode] under [Rec. Media Settings] is set to [Simult. (

)] or [Simult. ( / )].

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

Related Topic

Notes on memory card

Number of recordable images

Recordable movie times

Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode

Recording format Supported memory card

Still image SD/SDHC/SDXC card

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

XAVC S

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

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

4K 100Mbps* HD 100Mbps

SDHC/SDXC card (U3)

Including when recording proxy movies at the same time

Memory card File system

SDXC memory card exFAT

SDHC memory card FAT32

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Notes on memory card

If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this camera. Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp is lit up. This may cause the data on the memory card to become damaged. Be sure to back up the data for protection. Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:

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

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

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

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Attaching/removing a lens

Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens.

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

It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.

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

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

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.

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To remove the lens

Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.

Note

When attaching/removing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location.

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.

Related Topic

Attaching the lens hood

Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.

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Attaching the lens hood

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

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 as 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.

Related Topic

Attaching/removing a lens

Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

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Mount Adaptor

Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor.

Note

You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.

The LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and the vertical grip (sold separately) are not designed to be attached at the same time. If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold.

You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.

The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording. You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off].

It may take a long time or may be difficult for the product to focus, depending on the lens used or the subject.

Related Topic

LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

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LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor

If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available.

Full frame shooting:

LA-EA1: Not available LA-EA3: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only

Autofocus:

Available with SAM/SSM lens only

AF system:

Phase Detection AF

AF/MF select:

Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.

Focus Mode:

Single-shot AF/Continuous AF

When using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually.

Available focus area:

[Wide]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking]

SteadyShot:

In-body

Related Topic

Focus Area

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LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

If you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available.

Full frame shooting:

LA-EA2: Not available LA-EA4: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only

Autofocus:

Available

AF system:

Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor

AF/MF select:

Lenses that do not support DMF (with a focus mode switch): Can be changed using the focus mode switch on the lens. Lenses that support DMF (with a focus mode switch): Can be changed using the focus mode switch on the lens. When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF, you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera.

Focus Mode:

Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF*

Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], it will temporarily switch to [AF]. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], it will temporarily switch to [Release].

Available focus area:

Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking

SteadyShot:

In-body

Related Topic

Focus Area

Only available when using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus.

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Continuous shooting using a Mount Adaptor

When a Mount Adaptor is attached to the camera, the auto-focusing method during continuous shooting varies depending on the settings for [Cont. Shooting] and [

Shutter Type].

When using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately)

When using the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately)

Update the firmware of the Mount Adaptor to the latest version in advance.

Note

When you are using a Mount Adaptor, you cannot perform blackout-free continuous shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Lo] mode.

Related Topic

Using the electronic shutter

Shutter Type

Mechanical Shutter Auto/Electronic Shutter

Continuous Shooting: Hi

The focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.

Continuous Shooting: Mid

Continuous Shooting: Lo The focus continuously tracks the subjects.

Shutter Type

Mechanical Shutter Auto/Electronic Shutter

Continuous Shooting: Hi

The focus continuously tracks the

subjects.

The focus continuously tracks the

subjects.*1

Continuous Shooting: Mid

The focus continuously tracks the subjects.

Continuous Shooting: Lo

The focus continuously tracks the subjects.

When the F-value is greater than F16, the focus does not track the subjects. The focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.

The continuous shooting speed varies depending on the [Focus Mode] setting. [Single-shot AF]/[DMF]/[Manual Focus]: Maximum of 20 images per second (the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot). [Continuous AF]: Maximum of 10 images per second

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Vertical grip

You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip.

To remove the battery cover

Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.

To attach the battery cover

Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.

You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you do not lose it. When a vertical grip is attached to this product, the battery remaining is displayed as

Hint

The battery pack inside the vertical grip can be charged while the vertical grip is attached to the camera. Turn the camera off and connect it to a device such as a computer using the USB cable.

Use the USB Type-C cable (supplied) or a USB-standard cable.

Note

The LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be attached at the same time. If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold.

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Multi Battery Adaptor Kit

You can use the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit (sold separately) with this camera to shoot for long periods. When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit, remove the camera's battery cover. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit.

To remove the battery cover

Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.

To attach the battery cover

Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.

Note

While the plug-in plate of the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit is inserted in the camera, do not slide the battery lock lever of the camera. The plug-in plate will be ejected from the camera if you do so.

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Setting language, date and time

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

On maintaining the date and time

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

Hint

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

(Setup) →

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

Note

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

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).

Turn on the camera.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Related Topic

Date/Time Setup

Area Setting

Using the control wheel

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In-Camera Guide

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

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

(Delete) button

(A).

The descriptions of the item are displayed.

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Shooting still images

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

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

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.

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

When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by rotating the zoom ring.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

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

) lights up.

Press the shutter button fully down.

Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF).

Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button.

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

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Hint

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

lights up and the beep indicating that the focus has been

achieved does not sound.

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

Related Topic

List of mode dial function

Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

Playing back still images

Auto Review

Focus Mode

Focus Area

The focus is locked.

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

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

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

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Focus Mode

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

Setting details

AF-S (Single-shot AF):

The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. AF-C (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera focuses. DMF (DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus.

Focus indicator

(lit):

The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.

(flashing):

The subject is not in focus.

(lit):

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

(lit):

Focusing is in progress.

Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus

Dark and distant subjects Subjects with poor contrast Subjects seen through glass Fast-moving subjects Reflective light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects

Turn the focus mode dial (B) while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button (A) and select the desired mode.

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Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances

Hint

In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function.

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

Note

When [Continuous AF] is set, the angle of view may change little by little while focusing. This does not affect the actual recorded images.

Even if the focus mode dial is set to AF-S or DMF, the focus mode will switch to [Continuous AF] when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to

Related Topic

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Manual Focus

MF Assist (still image)

Phase detection AF

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Focus Area

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

Menu item details

Wide :

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

Zone :

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

Center :

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

Flexible Spot :

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

Expand Flexible Spot :

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

Tracking:

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

Examples of the focusing frame display

The focusing frame differs as follows.

When focusing on a larger area

When focusing on a smaller area

MENU →

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

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When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area” depending on the subject or situation. When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately), the focusing frame for “When focusing on a smaller area” may be displayed.

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 focusing frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

To move the focus area

You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On], and set [Func. of Touch Operation] to [Touch Focus] beforehand.

To track the subject temporarily (Tracking On)

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

Hint

In the default settings, [Focus Area] is assigned to the C2 button.

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

[Wide] [Tracking: Wide]

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

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

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Note

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

[Intelligent Auto]

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

When the mode dial is set to

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

Related Topic

Touch Operation

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

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

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Focus Area Limit

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

Hint

When you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a desired key by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or

[

Custom Key], the focus area changes every time you press the assigned key. By limiting the types of selectable focus areas with [Focus Area Limit] in advance, you can more quickly select the focus area setting you want. If you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a custom key, it is recommended that you limit the types of focus areas with [Focus Area Limit].

Note

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

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

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

registered settings will change.

Related Topic

Focus Area

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

MENU →

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

want to use, and then select [OK].

The types of focus areas marked with

will be available as settings.

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Phase detection AF

When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and contrast AF.

Note

Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. If you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot use [

AF Tracking Sens.], [ AF Tracking Sens.] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if you use a previously purchased applicable lens, the phase detection AF might not function unless you update the lens. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Focus Standard

If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such as focusing on a subject in the center of the screen automatically in accordance with the focus area settings.

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

Pressing the key moves the focusing frame back to the center.

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], [Center], [Tracking: Wide] or [Tracking: Center]:

The camera focuses on the center of the screen when you press the key.

Note

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

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Focus Area

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

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

(Camera Settings2) → [

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

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

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

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Focus Settings

Configures the focus functions using the front dial/rear dial or the control wheel.

When the focus mode is set to auto focus or Direct Manual Focus

You can adjust the focus area settings and the position of the focusing frame. The focusing frame can be moved only when the [Focus Area] is set to the following:

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

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

When the focus mode is set to Manual Focus

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

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

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Settings].

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

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

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

Menu item details

Off:

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

AF Point Only:

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

AF Point + AF Area:

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

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

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

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

Note

If the setting for [

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

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

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

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

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Movie], or [S&Q Motion] While the shutter button is pressed halfway down During movie shooting While using the digital zoom function While the auto-focusing is activated When [Focus Settings] are activated During continuous shooting During the countdown for the self-timer When [Focus Magnifier] is activated

MENU →

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

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

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

Related Topic

Focus Area

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AF/MF control

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

Menu item details

AF/MF Control Hold :

Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.

AF/MF Ctrl Toggle :

Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.

Note

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

Related Topic

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

MENU →

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

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

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AF w/ shutter (still image)

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

Menu item details

On:

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

Off:

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

Useful method to micro-adjust the focus

When an A-mount lens is attached, activating the auto focus function with a button other than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing.

Related Topic

AF On

Eye-Start AF (still image)

Pre-AF (still image)

Focus Magnifier

MENU →

(Camera Settings1) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting.

Set [

AF w/ shutter] to [Off].1.

MENU →

(Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → assign the [Focus Magnifier]

functions to the desired keys.

Set [

Eye-Start AF] to [Off] to avoid auto focusing when you look through the viewfinder.3.

Press the AF-ON button to focus.4. Press the key to which the [Focus Magnifier] function is assigned, and then rotate the focus ring for microadjustments of the focus.

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.6.

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AF On

You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for the focus mode dial will be applied.

Hint

Set [

AF w/ shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button.

Set [

AF w/ shutter], [ Pre-AF], and [ Eye-Start AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the

position of the subject.

Related Topic

AF w/ shutter (still image)

Pre-AF (still image)

Eye-Start AF (still image)

Press the AF-ON (AF On) button while shooting in autofocus mode.

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Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.)

[Face/Eye AF Set.] is used to determine whether or not the camera focuses with priority on faces/eyes.

There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.

[Eye AF] via [Face/Eye AF Set.]

[Eye AF] via a custom key

Details can be found here.

Subject detection

The camera will detect faces/eyes with greater priority.

The camera will detect faces/eyes exclusively.

Advance preparation

Select [Face/Eye AF Set.] → [Face/Eye Priority in AF] → [On].

Assign [Eye AF] to the desired key using [

Custom Key] or [ Custom Key].

How to perform [Eye AF]

Press the shutter button halfway down.

Press the key to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function*.

Specifications

When the camera detects a face or eye inside or around the designated focus area, it focuses on the face or eye with greater priority. If the camera does not detect any faces or eyes inside or around the designated focus area, it will focus on another detectable subject.

The camera focuses exclusively on faces or eyes anywhere on the screen, regardless of the setting for [Focus Area]. The camera will not automatically focus on another subject if no face or eye is detected anywhere on the screen.

Focus mode Follows the setting designated with [Focus Mode]

Follows the setting designated with [Focus Mode]

Focus area Follows the setting designated with [Focus Area]

The focus area temporarily becomes the entire screen, regardless of the setting for [Focus Area].

How the following functions under [Face/Eye AF Set.] work

Subject Detection Right/Left Eye Select Face/Eye Frame Display Animal Eye Display

Follows the setting designated with each menu item

Regardless of whether [Face/Eye Priority in AF] under [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [On] or [Off], you can use [Eye AF] via a custom key while you are pressing the custom key to which you have assigned [Eye AF].

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Hint

Maintaining focus on a moving eye or face (Eye AF + Tracking)

If you use the [Tracking] function under [Focus Area], you can maintain focus on a moving eye or face. For details, refer to the following URL:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/ilc/autofocus/ilce9m2/l/eyeaf.php

Menu item details

Face/Eye Priority in AF :

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

Subject Detection :

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

Right/Left Eye Select :

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

Face/Eye Frame Display :

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

Animal Eye Display :

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

Face detection frame

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

Eye detection frame

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

MENU →

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

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