Page 2 - Preparing the camera; Charging the battery pack; Inserting a memory card (sold separately); Confirming the operation method
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack into the camera [9] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [10] Charging by connecting to a computer [11] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [12] S...
Page 3 - Shooting; Shooting still images/movies; Using shooting functions; Using the zoom
Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [26] Shooting movies [27] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [28] Intelligent Auto [29] Superior Auto [30] About Scene Recognition [31] The advantages of automatic shooting [32] Program Auto [33] Sweep Panorama [34] Scene...
Page 5 - Adjusting the exposure
Peaking Level [72] Peaking Color [73] Pre-AF (still image) [74] AF/MF control [75] AF Illuminator (still image) [76] Eye AF [77] Measuring the exact distance to the subject [78] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [79] Exposure compensation dial [80] Metering Mode [81] AE lock [82] AEL w/ shutter ...
Page 8 - Viewing; Viewing still images
Grid Line [150] Auto Review [151] Live View Display [152] Bright Monitoring [153] FINDER/MONITOR [154] Release w/o Card [155] Shutter Type (still image) [156] Dial / Wheel Lock [157] Deactivate Monitor [158] ND Filter [159] Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [160] Playback zoom [161] I...
Page 9 - Changing settings; Setup menu
Using viewing functions View Mode [170] Display Rotation [171] Slide Show [172] Rotate [173] Protect [174] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [175] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [176] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [177] Viewfinder Bright. [178] Find...
Page 10 - Using Wi-Fi functions; Connecting this product and a Smartphone; Controlling this product using a Smartphone
HDMI Info. Display [194] TC Output (movie) [195] REC Control (movie) [196] 4K Output Sel. (movie) [197] USB Connection [198] USB LUN Setting [199] USB Power Supply [200] Language [201] Date/Time Setup [202] Area Setting [203] Copyright Info [204] Format [205] File Number [206] Select REC Folder [207...
Page 11 - Adding applications to the product
One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) [220] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [221] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) [222] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [223] Transferring images ...
Page 12 - Using a computer
Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [237] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [238] Changing the order of applications [239] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [240] Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended c...
Page 13 - Precautions/This product; Precautions; Cleaning this product
Selecting a disc to be created [254] Creating Blu -ray Discs from high -definition image quality movies [255] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high -definition image quality movies [256] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [257] Precautions/This product Precautions P...
Page 14 - Trademarks; If you have problems; Troubleshooting; Battery pack and power
Trademarks Trademarks [271] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [272] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [273] You cannot turn on the product. [274] The power turns off suddenly. [275] The remaining batter...
Page 15 - Viewing images
The flash does not work. [287] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [288] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [289] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [290] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [291] The aperture value and/...
Page 17 - Messages; Situations this product has difficulty handling; Checking the camera and the supplied items
The product does not work properly. [336] A sound is produced when the product is shaken. [337] “--E-” appears on the screen. [338] Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display [339] Warning messages [340] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Si...
Page 18 - Identifying parts
* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens hood (1) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Gui...
Page 22 - List of icons on the screen; Monitor mode
* For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manuf...
Page 23 - For playback
P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display Histogram display
Page 29 - Display panel; Shutter speed/Aperture
REC Control 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Shooting Standby Shooting Setting Guide display for HFR shooting [4] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators Display panel You can set the shutter speed and aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO, ...
Page 31 - Using the shoulder strap; Attaching the eyepiece cup
[5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. [6] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup
Page 33 - Inserting the battery pack into the camera
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3. Press the button to which the [In-Cam...
Page 36 - Charging by connecting to a computer
camera and then re -insert it to recharge. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wal...
Page 37 - Screen mode
[12] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can berecorded/played back using a battery pack Screen mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 400 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 65 min. Continuous shooting (mo...
Page 38 - Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) . Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand -by, turning on/off, etc. Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pres...
Page 40 - Removing the memory card
Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. Hint When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended t...
Page 41 - Usable memory cards; Usable Memory Stick media
3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [17] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used fo...
Page 42 - When shooting movies in XAVC S format
Usable SD cards SD memory card / SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card / microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card *SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Memory cards that can be used for movie recording When shooting movi...
Page 43 - Attaching the lens hood; Setting language, date and time
cards.) [18] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1. Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until ...
Page 44 - Using the control wheel
2. Select your language, and then press . 3. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control wheel. 4. Select your desired geographic location, and then press . 5. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, then press in...
Page 46 - Using MENU items
Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. Ex. : Tv: shutter speed [23] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions in...
Page 48 - Performing settings on the dedicated screen
2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, and press in the center of the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated ...
Page 50 - Shooting still images
4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in ste...
Page 51 - Focus indicator
2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, the indicator ( or ) lights up. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 3 cm (0.10 ft) (W), 25 cm (0.82 ft) (T)...
Page 52 - Shooting movies
The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. [27] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1. Press...
Page 53 - List of mode dial functions; Available functions
movies.” When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the temperature of the product or the battery. When shooting, the sound of the shoulder strap hooks (triangular hook) could be recorded, de...
Page 54 - Intelligent Auto
Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (High Frame Rate): Allows you to shoot slow motion movies. Select a frame rate higher than the playback frame rate to shoot smooth slow motion movies. (Sweep Panorama): Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. SCN (Scene S...
Page 55 - Superior Auto; About Scene Recognition
[30] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes. For low -lit or backlit scenes, if necessary the camera may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., to record...
Page 56 - The advantages of automatic shooting
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the ...
Page 57 - Program Auto; Program Shift
or backlit scenes. P (Program Auto): Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value, etc. Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera. Hint In [Superior Auto] mode and when the (overlay icon) is displayed, be sure not to move the camera bef...
Page 58 - Sweep Panorama
Note According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift am...
Page 60 - Scene Selection; Menu item details
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2. Turn the control dial to select the desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On] , you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of t...
Page 62 - Shutter Priority
Note Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring: [Night Scene] [Night Portrait] In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. If you select [Hand-held T...
Page 63 - Aperture Priority
If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed. The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priori...
Page 64 - Manual Exposure
Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This al...
Page 65 - BULB
You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F -value) combination without changing the set exposure value by rotating the aperture ring while pressing the AEL button. (Manual shift) [39] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject...
Page 66 - Memory recall; Movie
Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function. [40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera s...
Page 68 - Timing of recording
setting screen. 4. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button. The camera will automatically start recording as soon as you finish shooting. Menu item details Record Setting: Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p 50M], and [24p 50M*]. * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set...
Page 69 - To redo shooting; Playback speed; Priority Setting] and recordable duration
When [ REC Timing] is set to [Start Trigger] and you press the MOVIE button again during shooting, the camera will end shooting and start recording. To redo shooting You can cancel recording by selecting [Cancel] on the screen. However, the movie recorded up to the point you cancelled will be saved....
Page 70 - Zoom; The zoom features available with this product
[ Priority Setting]: [Shoot Time Priority] [ Frame Rate]: 240fps /250fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1676×566 Recordable duration: Approx. 4 seconds [ Frame Rate]: 480fps /500fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1136×384 Recordable duration: Approx. 4 seconds...
Page 71 - Zoom Setting
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. 1. Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product. 2. Smart Zoom range ( )...
Page 72 - About zoom scale
You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Even if the zoom ran...
Page 73 - Zoom Speed
Zoom Speed Sets the zoom speed of the camera's zoom lever. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast. Hint The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when ...
Page 74 - Using flash
for [Zoom Func. on Ring] are valid only when auto -focusing. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Func. on Ring] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Zooms in/out smoothly when you operate the zoom by turning the manual ring. Quick: Zooms in/out to an angle of view corresponding to how far ...
Page 75 - When you do not use the flash; Notes on using the flash
2. Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, f...
Page 76 - Flash Mode
When using the flash, note the following points. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, the indicator flashes. When the charging of the flash is finished, the indicator lights up. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the...
Page 84 - About RAW images
[Standard] is higher than that of [Fine] , the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine] . This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower. About RAW images To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Image Data Conver...
Page 85 - Changing the focus method using the focus mode dial; Focus mode details
1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Up: Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [63] How to Use...
Page 86 - Focus Area
Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. Hint If yo...
Page 88 - Manual Focus
[Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes. Lock-on AF does not work in the following situati...
Page 90 - Focus Magnifier
When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [69] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier...
Page 92 - Peaking Level; Peaking Color
Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. Th...
Page 95 - Eye AF; Measuring the exact distance to the subject
Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function....
Page 97 - Exposure compensation dial; Metering Mode
[80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally,...
Page 98 - AE lock
Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject an...
Page 100 - Zebra
Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. [85] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern wil...
Page 101 - Drive Mode
Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide. [87] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1. MENU → ...
Page 107 - Single Bracket
This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images conti...
Page 109 - WB bracket
This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure...
Page 110 - DRO Bracket; Settings for bracket shooting
shooting/Self-timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details DRO Bracket: Lo: Re...
Page 111 - Indicator during bracket shooting; Viewfinder
(0→ - → + / - →0→ + ) [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing3 images shifted by 0.3EV stepsExposure compensation ±0.0 steps Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambien...
Page 112 - ISO
Flash compensation -1.0 step * Ambient light: A generic term for non -flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Note During bracket shoo...
Page 114 - Multi Frame NR
Hint The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between [Faster] , [Fast] , [Standard], [Slow], and [Slower] is 1 EV. Note If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], in order to shoot with an appropriate ex...
Page 116 - Auto HDR
When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. [103] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from...
Page 117 - White Balance
inform you when the camera detects image blurring. Change the composition or re -shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur, as needed. [104] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature...
Page 118 - Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup] . Custom Setup: Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shootin...
Page 119 - Picture Effect
The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns orange on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recom...
Page 121 - Creative Style
necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. [Picture Effect] cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama] . [Picture Effect] cannot be set when [ Quality] is ...
Page 123 - Movie recording formats; XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
[108] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats The following movie recording formats are available with this camera. What is XAVC S? Records high -definition movies such as 4K by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 is...
Page 125 - Menu items details
created automatically. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 4 GB during recording, recording will stop automatically. [110] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting (movie) Selects t...
Page 128 - Dual Video REC; Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec)
[120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [111] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1. MEN...
Page 129 - Auto Dual Rec
2. Press the shutter button to capture a still image. If you press the shutter button halfway down, the remaining number of still images you can shoot will be displayed on the screen. While shooting still images, the message [CAPTURE] is displayed on the screen. 3. Press the MOVIE button again to fi...
Page 133 - Audio Recording; Audio Level Display
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot] . Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot] , the angle of view will change. [Intelligent Active] and [Active] cannot be selected when [ File Form...
Page 134 - Audio Rec Level
Menu item details On: Displays the audio level. Off: Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.] . Set the shooting mode to Movie. You can see the a...
Page 135 - Audio Out Timing
The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (Microphone) terminal input. [122] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audi...
Page 136 - MOVIE Button
When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. [124] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1. MENU → (Cam...
Page 137 - Picture Profile; Customizing the picture profile
(except when the mode dial is set to (High Frame Rate).) Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode. [126] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the colo...
Page 141 - High Frame Rate; Memory; Items that can be registered
Setting [ITU709(800%)] or [S -Log2] may cause an error in the white balance custom setup. In that case, set the exposure bright first and then perform custom setup. Setting [ITU709(800%)] or [S -Log2] disables the [Black Level] setting. If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off...
Page 142 - Custom Key Settings
Optical zoom scale To recall registered settings Set the mode dial to MR, then press the right/left side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired memory number. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re -register the setting to the same mo...
Page 143 - Function of the control wheel
Examples of functions that can only be assigned with customkeys Standard: Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key. When you press the key when the [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Center] and [Center Lock-on AF] ...
Page 144 - Function of the Left button
The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [133] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply ...
Page 145 - Function of the Right button; Function of the down button
1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [136] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Right button On...
Page 146 - Face Detection frame; Tips for capturing smiles more effectively
1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered ...
Page 149 - Red Eye Reduction
Note Even if you execute [Delete] , the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All] . [143] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, i...
Page 153 - Grid Line
Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details ...
Page 154 - Auto Review; Live View Display
suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape, close-up, or duplicated images. Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting...
Page 155 - Bright Monitoring
Menu item details Setting Effect ON: Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings. This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen. Setting Effect OFF: Shows ...
Page 159 - Deactivate Monitor
downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps. When an external flash is attached and the shutter speed is high, a belt-like contrast may be recorded on the image. Set [ Shutter Type] to [Mechanical Shut.] before taking pictures. When using an external flash, the highest shutter speed you can set is 1/40...
Page 160 - ND Filter; Playing back images
Note Even if you perform [Deactivate Monitor], the backlight of monitor remains on. To turn off the backlight, switch the monitor mode to viewfinder mode using the [FINDER/MONITOR] function. [159] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product ND Filter If you use an...
Page 161 - Playback zoom; Image Index
The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the image database file may not be played back correctly. To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup]...
Page 162 - To return to single-image playback; Switching the screen display (during playback)
Menu item details 9 Images / 25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom side of the cont...
Page 164 - Playing back movies; Available operations during movie playback; Motion Shot Video
[166] How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3. To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie pl...
Page 165 - Playing back panoramic images
1. Press the bottom side of the control wheel during movie playback, then select . To exit [Motion Shot Video] playback, select . If you fail to make the trail, you can adjust the interval of the image tracking using . Note You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If...
Page 166 - Specify Printing; View Mode
[169] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desir...
Page 167 - Display Rotation; Slide Show
Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD -format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD -format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. [1...
Page 168 - Rotate
1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2. Select [Enter] . Menu item details Repeat: Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] , in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interva...
Page 169 - Protect; Viewing images on an HD TV
[174] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple im...
Page 171 - Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
versa, or change the movie to a different frame rate, the screen may become dark. This is not a malfunction. [176] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separa...
Page 172 - Monitor Brightness
[177] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately f...
Page 173 - Volume Settings; Adjusting the volume during playback
Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. Note The electronic viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K] . [ File Format] is [XAVC S HD] and the [ Record Setting] is [120p...
Page 174 - Audio signals
[181] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Shutt...
Page 175 - Tile Menu
Disables the upload function Communication status screen display : Standby. No images are to be sent. : Upload standby : Connecting : Uploading : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor direct...
Page 176 - Mode Dial Guide; Display Quality
[184] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the Mode Dia...
Page 177 - Pwr Save Start Time
You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [187] How to Use Changing s...
Page 178 - Demo Mode
1. MENU → (Setup ) → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with a different video system, a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear. If you want to record using another system, re -format the memory card or use anoth...
Page 179 - How to reset the time code
The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp. Setting: Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. ...
Page 180 - How to reset the user bit; How to select the count up format for the time code (TC Run)
You can also reset the time code (00:00:00:00) using the RMT-VP1K remote commander (sold separately). How to set the user bit (UB Preset) 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits. 3. ...
Page 181 - How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make); HDMI Resolution
The time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following situations even when the time code advances in [Rec Run] mode. When the recording format is changed. When the recording medium is removed. How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC...
Page 182 - CTRL FOR HDMI
[192] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatiblemodels) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ Record Setting] is set to [24p 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)], or [24p 50M]. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → [1080p]...
Page 185 - USB Connection
2. Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3. MENU→ (Setup )→ [ 4K Output Sel.] →desired setting. Menu item details Memory Card+HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera's memory card. HDMI Only(30p): Outputs a 4K movie in 30...
Page 186 - USB LUN Setting
connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their uni...
Page 187 - USB Power Supply; Language
Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [200] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [USB Power Supply] → desired ...
Page 188 - Area Setting
Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On] /[Off] . Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. [203] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu A...
Page 189 - How to use the keyboard
Set Photographer: Sets the photographer name. Set Copyright: Sets the copyright holder name. Disp. Copyright Info: Displays the current copyright information. Hint How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you ...
Page 190 - Format; File Number
7. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Note You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright]. You can enter up to 46 letters. A icon appears during the playback of images w...
Page 191 - Select REC Folder; New Folder
Menu item details Series: The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to “9999” without resetting. Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher...
Page 192 - Folder Name; Recover Image DB
exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. [209] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Folder...
Page 194 - PlayMemories Mobile
1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perf...
Page 195 - Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [217] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi s...
Page 197 - Smart Remote Embedded
feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. To use this function, register the desired application in advance. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [One-touch(NFC)] → desired application. 2. Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC-enabled sma...
Page 199 - Send to Smartphone
The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as m...
Page 202 - Send to Computer
NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch -point. NFC (Near Field Commun...
Page 203 - View on TV; Slideshow settings
1. Start your computer. 2. MENU → (Wireless ) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images...
Page 204 - Airplane Mode
Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.] . Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [...
Page 206 - For example: If you want to enter “abd”
When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point. * For the input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” If you select [Manual Setting] , input the SSID name of the access point, then select the security system. 3. Input the password...
Page 207 - Other setting items; Edit Device Name
cursor) and press → select the key for “abc” and press twice to display “b” → select the key for “def” and press once to display “d”. 4. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cur...
Page 208 - Disp MAC Address
1. MENU → (Wireless ) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK] . For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [229] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1....
Page 210 - Downloading applications
[235] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Select the desired application and download the application to the p...
Page 211 - Launching the downloaded application; How to launch the applications faster; Uninstalling applications
[237] How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (Application ) → [Application List] → desired application to lau...
Page 213 - Installing PlayMemories Home
You can share your images using PlayMemories Online. Also for Windows, you can do the following: You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. You can edit and correct images, such as by trimming and resizing. You can create a disc from movies imported to a com...
Page 214 - Software for Mac computers; Wireless Auto Import; Image Data Converter
B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint ...
Page 215 - Installing Image Data Converter; Accessing Image Data Converter Guide; Remote Camera Control
You can rank images in five grades. You can apply color labels. [246] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids -se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [247] ...
Page 216 - Installing Remote Camera Control; Connecting the product to a computer
computer. Changing this product’s settings and shooting. Recording images directly to the computer. Performing interval timer shooting. Use these functions after selecting MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → [PC Remote]. For details on how to use Remote Camera Control, refer to the Help. [249] How t...
Page 217 - Importing images to the computer
2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3. Check from (Setup) that [USB Connection] is set to [Mass Storage]. 4. Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (supplied) (A) . If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [...
Page 218 - Disconnecting the product from the computer; Selecting a disc to be created
For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from t...
Page 219 - Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality
High-definition image quality (HD) (Blu-ray Disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on a Blu -ray Disc, creating a high -definition image quality (HD) disc. A Blu -ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration high -definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writab...
Page 220 - movies
movies You can create Blu -ray Discs that can be played back on Blu -ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu -ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Blu - ray Discs using Pla...
Page 221 - Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies
When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet connection is needed.) For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemor...
Page 222 - Backing up memory cards
refer to the device's operating instructions. [258] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the pro...
Page 223 - On the functions available with the product; Notes for when on board an airplane
If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it...
Page 225 - others; On the internal rechargeable battery; Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery; Notes on the battery pack
others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. [259] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an...
Page 228 - Notes on memory card
outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). [262] How to Use Precautions/This pr...
Page 229 - On cleaning; Cleaning the lens and flash
media into the product without an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the product. To use a microSD memory card with this product, be sure to insert the microSD memory card into a dedicated adaptor. When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure...
Page 230 - Number of still images
If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. [264] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable sti...
Page 231 - Recordable time of movies
Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [265] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still im...
Page 234 - Notes on continuous movie recording; Plug adaptor
If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes for each shooting (limited by file size of 4 GB). Note The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality dep...
Page 235 - On TV color systems
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. [267] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad On TV color sy...
Page 236 - Notes on the License
[269] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high -definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High -Definition) signal using high -efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress vid...
Page 237 - On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product. This informs you that you have a right to have access t...
Page 240 - The battery pack is not charged.
not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. [277] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and powe...
Page 243 - The flash does not work.
[287] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand- held Twilight] During Sweep Panorama sh...
Page 250 - You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. [315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may...
Page 251 - The computer does not recognize this product.
Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] isnot displayed smoothly./The connection between thisproduct and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this pro...
Page 252 - You cannot import images.
Check that the power of the camera is turned on. If the battery level is low, insert a charged battery pack. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse ...
Page 257 - Warning messages
this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□ There is trouble with the product’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:□□ This product cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on this product again, or ta...