Sony ILCE-5000 - Manual

Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Version Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Setting Reset Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Andro...

Transferring images to a TV View on TV Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer enviro...

Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” ...

Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The char...

Formatted the memory card by mistake. Printing You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Others The lens gets fogged. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen ap...

When the lens is removed 1. Shutter button 2. ON/OFF (Power) switch 3. Hook for shoulder strap 4. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC-enabled smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communicat...

How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons 1. P P* A S M Shooting mode Self-portrait self-timer Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100

Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap At...

How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3. ...

press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed. You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel. Hint To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ Shooting Tip List]. How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation metho...

How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator...

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. Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the backgrou...

How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes You can select a desired shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → desired setting. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Superior Aut...

2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may...

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image. You can also save all the images by setting the [S. Auto Img. Extract.]. Note When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes lo...

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

To cancel program shift, turn the control wheel to return the indication to “P”. 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, th...

How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Scene Selection] → desired mode. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin t...

In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] , the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twil...

Hint When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray appear as if they are stopped. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image. How to Use Shooting Sele...

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Manual Exposure] . 2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select ...

4. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Note Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. The longer the exposure time,...

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

Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. When a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed. When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of optical zoom range is not displayed. (2) Smart Zoom range ( ) Zoom images without causing the original...

Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly. On ： Digital Zoom: When the zoom range of the [Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, t...

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 When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is ...

Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [DISP Button] → desired s...

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from...

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 distance of the focus you set up is cleared. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. ...

Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF]. 2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and...

Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier] . 2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Confir...

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

2. Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On] . 3. [amount] → desired value. You can select a value between −20 and +20. Selecting a positive value shifts the autofocused position away from the product. Selecting a negative value shifts the autofocused position closer to the product. Note It is recommended ...

set to [ISO AUTO]. How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting)...

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

Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired se...

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. In [Manual Exposure] , the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed...

Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value...

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details DRO Bracket: Lo (default setting): Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value. DRO Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Opti...

Corrects the brightness automatically. D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer: Lv5: Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong). Note [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Pano...

You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. When the flash is used, this function has little effect. When the contrast of the scene is low ...

Fluor.: Daylight: The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash: The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. Underwater Auto: The color temperature is adjusted for underwater shooting. C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves...

Note 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 yellow on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is ...

occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. How to Use Using shooting ...

Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit- rate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approxim...

Bit-rate: Average 17 Mbps [ File Format]: [MP4] 1440×1080 12M (default setting): Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit-rate: Average 12 Mbps VGA 3M: Records movies of VGA size. Bit-rate: Average 3 Mbps * 1080 60i (NTSC) compatible device ** 1080 50i (PAL) compatible device Note Movies recorded with the...

[ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure] . How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE...

Function of the ? button Once you assign a function to the ? (question mark) button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the ? (question mark) button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [ button] → desired setting. Th...

How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custo...

Menu item details Off (default setting): 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 face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoo...

Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Order Exchangin...

Auto (default setting): Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Sets whether or not to...

Normal (default setting): Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space (still image) The way colors are re...

1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well- balanced composition. Square Grid: Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your c...

How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style] , or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Live View Displ...

Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off (default setting): Does not compensate for dis...

Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. If the image is too large, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale. 2. Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left ...

Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. ” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are ...

1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) T...

: Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Pl...

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] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Select...

AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD -format movies. How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Manual (default setting): The image is display...

Press the MENU key to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow. Hint You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. 1. MENU → ( Playback) →...

Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) To protect other images, repeat step (1). (3) M...

3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Playback ) → [4K Still Image PB] → [OK] . Note This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When RAW images are output with [4K Still Image PB] to 4K-compati...

Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD - compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality. ...

3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup ) → [ CTRL FOR HDMI ] → [ On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the o...

Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Volume Setti...

How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: ...

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min (default setting)/10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time. When using a lens with power zoom, the lens is retracted one minute after the product stops operation if ...

Normally select [Off] . 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies are played back. Set the view mode to [AVCHD View] , and protect th...

How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. Menu item details...

Establishes an MTP connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. With computers running a different OS (Windows Vista, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still im...

How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date/Time Setup 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...

Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series (default setting): Even if you change...

How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder. A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies t...

How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB...

Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Certification Logo] . How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset] , the recorded images are retained. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Setti...

How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has ...

You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images. Still images shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Application ) → [Application List] → [Sma...

Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off] . If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode, the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone a...

The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the product. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. To transfer two or more images, select MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] to select images. After the connection enabled scr...

point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product. 1. Start your computer. 2. MENU → (Wireless ) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the ap...

Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel. 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...

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...

7. Switches the next character to a capital or small letter. 8. Enters a space. To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected de...

Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless ) → [Disp MAC Address] . How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has pe...

instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using theWi-Fi function You can ...

1. MENU → (Application ) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting...

How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed...

How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to th...

Note Log on as Administrator. How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] → [Help] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. For Windows 8, start [Image Data Converter Ver.4], and select [Help] from the me...

Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Contr...

How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemoriesHome...

1. Click on the taskbar and then click the (disconnect icon). For Windows Vista, click on the taskbar. 2. Click the displayed message. Note For Mac computers, drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the “Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7...

see “Creating Blu -ray Discs”. DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL : Non-rewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW : Rewritable Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3” system software. “PlayStation 3” may not be available in some countries/regions. How to Use Viewing on computers Creat...

How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu -ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary. Blu-ray recorder: High-definition image quality (HD) Stan...

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 or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in...

product. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On the functions available with the product This manual describes...

These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction. Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the monitor. The monitor m...

power off. How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Notes on the battery pack 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 e...

How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charg...

“Memory Stick” media The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the product are as follows. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” media functions. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media: *1*2*3 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media: *1*2 “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media: *...

Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust, etc. Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a le...

A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower for camera cleaning. Do not use a spray -type blower as doing so may scatter water droplets inside the product body. Do not insert the tip of the blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, in order to make sure t...

16GB: 520 images 32GB: 1050 images 64GB: 2100 images RAW 2GB: 89 images 4GB: 175 images 8GB: 355 images 16GB: 720 images 32GB: 1400 images 64GB: 2850 images * When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2] , you can record more pictures than shown above. (Except when [ Quality] is set to [RAW]....

When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. How to Use Precautions/This product Usin...

How to Use Precautions/This product Other information 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 A...

(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Available focus areaWide: The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. How to Use Pr...

PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PR...

or manual focus mode. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. D...

product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, ordecreases two images at a t...

Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format wa...