Sony ILCE-7RM2 - Manual

Focus Area [66] Phase detection AF [67] Center Lock-on AF [68] Focus-lock [69] Manual Focus [70] Direct manual focus (DMF) [71] MF Assist (still image) [72] Focus Magnifier [73] Focus Magnif. Time [74] Peaking Level [75] Peaking Color [76] Pre-AF (still image) [77] Eye-Start AF (still image) [78] AF...

Exposure Comp. [94] Exposure compensation dial [95] Metering Mode [96] AE lock [97] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [98] Exp.comp.set [99] Zebra [100] Exposure Set. Guide [101] Exposure step [102] Dial Ev Comp [103] Reset EV Comp. [104] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode...

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

Live View Display [166] Bright Monitoring [167] FINDER/MONITOR [168] Release w/o Lens [169] Release w/o Card [170] Silent Shooting (still image) [171] e-Front Curtain Shut. [172] S. Auto Img. Extract. [173] APS-C/Super 35mm [174] Shading Comp. [175] Chro. Aber. Comp. [176] Distortion Comp. [177] Dia...

Playing back movies Playing back movies [189] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [190] Printing Specify Printing [191] Using viewing functions View Mode [192] Display Rotation [193] Slide Show [194] Rotate [195] Protect [196] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [197...

Display Media Info. [235] Version [236] Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [237] Setting Reset [238] Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [239] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [240] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [241]...

WPS Push [250] Access Point Set. [251] Edit Device Name [252] Disp MAC Address [253] SSID/PW Reset [254] Reset Network Set. [255] Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps [256] Recommended computer environment [257] Installing the applications Opening a se...

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

Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [303] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [304] You cannot turn on the product. [305] The power turns off suddenly. [306] The battery pack discharges quickly. [307] The r...

Zoom does not work. [319] The flash does not work. [320] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [321] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [322] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [323] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [32...

Images cannot be played back. [344] The date and time are not displayed. [345] The image cannot be deleted. [346] The image was deleted by mistake. [347] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [348] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [349] [WPS Push] does not work. [350] [Send to C...

Images are printed with both edges cut off. [363] You cannot print images with the date. [364] Others The lens gets fogged. [365] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [366] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [367] The number of recordable images does not ...

[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) When the lens is removed 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 2. Front dial 3. Remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) 5. Lens release button 6. Built-in microphone* 7. AF Illuminator/Self-timer lamp 8. Mount index 9. Image...

[3] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Rear side) 1. Eyepiece cup 2. Viewfinder 3. MENU button 4. Eye sensor 5. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to ...

7. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. Rear dial 10. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. MOVIE (Movie) button 12. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) but...

14. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short- range...

Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. [6] How to Use Befo...

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display Histogram display

1. P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Upload 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 42M / 36M / 18M / 15M / 11M / 8.9M / 4.5M / 3.8M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record ...

DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image Dual Video REC PC Remote Silent Shooting Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on 2. Drive mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect. Metering mode 35mm Lens focal length 7500K A5 G5

White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for image 3. Lock-on AF Guide ...

Spot metering area 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit [7] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When using contrast AF or phase detection AF mode ...

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above. When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately) and [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], the focus range finder ...

[9] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the lef...

[11] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/ri...

Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time (Full charge): Approx. 250 minutes When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The CHARGE lamp (A) turns off when charging is completed. Note The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of t...

(supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range If the charge lamp ligh...

occur while using the AC Adaptor, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) to disconnect from the power source. When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged...

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 waki...

The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [View...

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 ( ) displays on the monitor. Do not remove the battery pack wh...

Be careful not to drop the battery pack. [19] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. Wit...

3. Close the memory card cover. Hint When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Removing the me...

4. Close the memory card cover. [21] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used for movie recording” on this page. Usable Memory St...

microSDXC memory card *SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Memory cards that can be used for movie recording When shooting movies in XAVC S format SDXC memory card or microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class ...

[22] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. 1. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location to ...

3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a le...

2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [24] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting f...

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 len...

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...

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

2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then pres...

4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, t...

1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode). Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When t...

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

MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to the preferred key. When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus Area]. To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area frame and face detection frame overlap, or set th...

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Available functions (Auto Mode): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product. (Program Auto): Allo...

1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the sce...

When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, scene recognition icon appears on the screen. If necessary, appropriate shooting function for the r...

conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait) (Infant) (Night Portrait) (Night Scene) (Backlight Portrait) (Backlight) (Landscape) (Macro) (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scene ...

images of dark or backlit scenes. P (Program Auto): Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value, etc. Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera. Hint In [Program Auto] mode, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture ...

To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off the camera. Note According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the br...

light bulb. The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations. When the camera is panned too fast or too slow. The subject is too blurry. Hint Turn the front dial while the shooting screen is displayed to select the shooting direction. [40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a sh...

Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Note Under the following settings...

when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Hint To change the scene, ro...

Hint When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image. [42]...

you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper). [43] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while re...

while pressing the AEL button, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [44] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is s...

If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Hint Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function. [45] How ...

You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the de...

When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom. When a Power zoom lens is mounted: If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over t...

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

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, th...

[51] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. Available only with power zoom lenses that support this function. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item ...

2. Press the shutter button fully down. Note You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe, turn off the product ...

compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (– side) makes the flash level lower. Note [Flash Com...

4. Adjust the composition and shoot the image. When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered again. Flashes that support FEL lock HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for wireless flash shooti...

Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. For viewfinder: Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder. [...

Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L]. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio...

RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine]. Extra fine: File format: JP...

[63] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item detai...

[65] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. U...

Depending on the lens you use, the angle of view may change little by little during focusing. This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF] (AF-C) or [Automatic AF] (including [Sports Action] in Scene Selection and when the subject is moving when shoo...

focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel. Expand Flexible Spot: If the product fails to focus on the single selected point, it uses the focus points around the flexib...

[67] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus 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 When the F-value is set to F9.0 or more, you cannot use the pha...

3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient ...

down. The focus is locked. 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Note When the subject is moving, you cannot lock the focus even if [Focus Mode] has bee...

Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [71] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather...

MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged. You can magnify ima...

Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. Me...

Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white. [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Custom Setting...

Menu item details On: Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint [ Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) are attached. [...

from the button. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfw...

Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately). 1. Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.]. 2. Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On]. 3. [amount] → desired value. You can select a va...

is set to [Wide] or [Zone], in [Continuous AF] mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Disp. cont. AF area] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center], [Flexible Spot] or [E...

You can set the area to be magnified when focusing manually. Front dial: Moves the area to be magnified up/down. Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left. Control wheel: Moves the area to be magnified up/down. Note You can move the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to the following: [Z...

AF On You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1. Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings]. 2. Press the key to which you have assigned...

When shooting images in APS-C size, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF drive speed (movie) You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in m...

Sets the AF Track Duration to high. This mode is useful when recording movies when the subject is moving quickly. Normal: Sets the AF Track Duration to normal. This mode is useful when you want to keep the focus on a certain subject when there are some obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded...

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

Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of − 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [IS...

Note The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [97] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such...

Hint If you select the [AEL toggle] function in (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button. [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the s...

Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings. [99] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1. MENU → (Custo...

Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. [101] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item d...

0.3EV / 0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV. [103] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when ...

you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings of [Custom Settings]. Reset: Resets the settings of [Exposure Comp.] to “0.” [105] How to Use Using ...

Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness. WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three imag...

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 continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images cont...

by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots a total of nine images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 E...

Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details White ...

Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [113] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Settings for bracket shooting You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracke...

During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images. [115] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sen...

the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and ...

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 exposure,...

You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO AUTO] under [ISO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [I...

[Night Portrait] [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when [Scene Selection] modes other than the above modes are selected. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especial...

[Scene Selection] When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Profile] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Auto HDR]. You cannot start the next shot until th...

[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [121] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of l...

Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Cre...

defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors. Illustration: Creates an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settin...

When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has 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 otherwi...

Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. Note [Standard] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture ...

[126] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies 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] i...

Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 60i 17M(FH): 50i 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS): 50p 28M(PS): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX): 25p 24M(FX): Reco...

Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the origi...

Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off / On Aspect: Sets the aspect marker display. Off / 4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 Safety Zone: Sets the safety zone display. This becomes the standard range that ...

Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. [131] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Audio Leve...

Menu item details +: Turns up the audio recording level. − : Turns down the audio recording level. Reset: Resets the audio recording level to the default setting. Hint When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level. Doing so enables you to record more re...

On: Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations. Off: Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, b...

Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc for movies. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detai...

When selecting [Still], [Cine1], [Cine2], [Cine3], [Cine4], [ITU709(800%)], [S-Log2] in [Gamma], [Knee] is set to [Off] if [Mode] is set to [Auto]. To use functions in [Knee], set [Mode] to [Manual]. Mode: Selects auto/manual settings. Auto: The knee point and slope are set automatically. Manual: Th...

chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side. This function is effective even if you set [Color Mode] to [Black & White]. [R] -7 (ligh...

MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Profile] → [Reset] Note Since the parameters are shared for movie and still images, adjust the value when you change the shooting mode. If you print RAW images with shooting settings, the following settings are not reflected. Black Level Black Gamma Knee Color Dep...

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of this camera. REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop. REC Link&STBY: The video light turns on...

M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the s...

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key. Examples of functions that can only be assigned with custom keys Standard: Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key. When you...

Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Focus Hold Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [144] How to Use U...

simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Down Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Cus...

Hint When the [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter], you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile], [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile]. Note You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Swee...

Note [ Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [ Quality] is [RAW]. [154] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face D...

3. Select the destination. [156] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note E...

[159] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses [SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend tha...

Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. When using a tripod, make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function be...

Menu item details On: Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize t...

Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note [ High ISO NR] is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Inte...

[AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe ...

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnifie...

Exposure] mode. When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the icon is displayed on the Live View screen. Note When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama], [Movie] or [Scene Selection], [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF]. When [Live View ...

[Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations. [Bright Monitoring] will be automatically cancelled in the following situations. When the camera is turned...

to the preferred key. To turn off automatic switching of the display using the eye sensor, set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Viewfinder(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)]. [169] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be ...

releases. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Note When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached...

Note Even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Auto]. When [ Quality] is set to ...

Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for dar...

Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. [177] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Set...

Menu item details Lock: Locks the front dial, rear dial and control wheel. Unlock: Does not lock the front dial, rear dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Hint You can release the locked dial/control wheel by holding the Fn (Function) button down. [179] How to U...

Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you...

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] → [Recover Image DB]. [184] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want ...

1. Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images / 25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of th...

All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Deletes all images in the selected date range. Hint Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. [189] How to...

: 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. [190] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatica...

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.: Selects...

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. [193] How to Us...

Automatically plays back images continuously. 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 ...

When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [196] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback...

[197] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this prod...

Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use a...

3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button. Only TVs that ...

switch to screen display mode. [201] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a ...

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...

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. [206] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn th...

"Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [208] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu it...

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 [Pwr Save Start Time] is set to [10 Sec]. The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB, when pla...

2. MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter] 3. Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4. Detach the lens. 5. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6. Attach the lens. Note A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially av...

automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. 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 pro...

UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code. TC Make: Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit. How to set the ti...

How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press in the center of the control wheel. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording m...

[215] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → desi...

2. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. When [ Record Setting] is set to other than the above, this setting is canceled, and HDMI video is...

[218] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: D...

the external recorder/player works properly before use. [221] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 4K Output Sel. (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to external recording/playback devices, etc. 1. Turn the mode dial to (movie). 2. Connec...

The counter does not move forward when 4K movies are being output. The following functions are not available when the camera is connected via an HDMI cable and the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K], or when the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is [On]. [Smile/Face Detect.] [Lock-on AF]...

If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connection] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8). [223] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility...

connected to a computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplied even when [Off] is selected. Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. [225] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items,...

Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [228] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Copyright Info] → desired setting. 2. When you select [Set Ph...

1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that ...

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 with copyright information. In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer...

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 than the largest number is assigned.) [231] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folde...

product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. [233] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images are recorded in a fold...

Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. [235] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1. MENU → (Setup...

[238] 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) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting...

[240] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. Th...

[243] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Application...

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 Communication) is an international standard of short-r...

Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Mul...

To transfer two or more images, select MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] to select images. After the connection enabled screen appears, use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, s...

You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access 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...

To display the next/previous image manually, press the right/left side of the control wheel. To change the device to be connected, press the bottom side of the control wheel, then select [Device list]. Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the contro...

[249] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless- related functions including Wi-Fi. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On...

such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product and access point. If that happens, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. [251] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi func...

Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the ...

5. Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the settin...

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.” [253] 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. M...

to the product. [259] 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 appl...

You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Acquire a service account in advance. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications. Note If MENU → (Wireless) → [...

1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove]. 2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3. Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. [263] How to Use Add...

[268] How to Use Using a computer 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 ...

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. [271] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] ...

1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately). 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 c...

(For Mac) Connect the product to your Mac computer. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop → the folder in which the image you want to import is stored. Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon. Note For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to t...

[278] How to Use Using a computer Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created You can create a disc that can be played back on other devices from a movie recorded on this camera. What devices can play back the disc depends on the disc type. Select a disc type suitable for the playback devic...

creating a standard image quality (STD) disc. Writable movie format: AVCHD Players: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.) Hint You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home. BD-R*/ DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL : Non-rewritable BD-RE...

1920×1080 (60i/50i) and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality. To record movies with the original image quality, copy movies to a computer or an external medium. To create a Blu-ray Disc from movies recorded in the AVCHD movie format with [ Record Setting] set to [60p 28...

copy movies to a computer or an external medium. When creating AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the AVCHD movie format with [ Record Setting] set to [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], the image quality is conv...

Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between approximately 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may...

detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction to the lens. Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation is being emitted. Recording and playback may not function correctly. Shooting with the viewfinder When looking through the viewfinder...

outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. [284] 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 tim...

To use the battery pack up, leave the product in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life The battery life is ...

battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). [286] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions 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 b...

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 To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo ...

Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the monitor...

Hold the camera facing slightly downward so that the dust falls out. Do not expose the product to any shock during cleaning. When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow on the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged. If the dust remains even afte...

Movie: Program Auto SteadyShot: On SteadyShot Settings SteadyShot Adjust.: Auto SteadyS. Focal Len.: 8mm (When [SteadyShot Adjust.] is [Manual]) Color Space: sRGB Auto Slow Shut.: On Audio Recording: On Audio Rec Level: 26 Audio Out Timing: Live Wind Noise Reduct.: Off Memory recall: ― Memory: ― Cus...

Custom Button 4: Not set Center Button: Eye AF Left Button: Drive Mode Right Button: ISO Down Button: Not set AEL Button: AEL hold AF/MF Button: AF/MF Control Hold Focus Hold Button: Focus Hold Dial Setup: F/no. SS Dial Ev Comp: Off Zoom Ring Rotate: Left(W)/Right(T) MOVIE Button: Always Dial / Whee...

Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Playback] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings. Delete: ― View Mode: Date View Image Index: 9 Images Display Rotation: Manual Slide Show Repeat: Off Interval: 3 Sec Rot...

TC Format: DF TC Run: Rec Run TC Make: Preset UB Time Rec: Off Remote Ctrl: Off HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution: Auto 24p/60p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: On TC Output: Off REC Control: Off CTRL FOR HDMI: On 4K Output Sel.: Memory Card+HDMI USB Connection: Auto USB LUN Setting: Multi USB Power Supp...

[290] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. [ Image Size]: [L: 42M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Standard 8 GB: ...

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. [291] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images ...

32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When using the camera's default settings, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (max.) for each shooting at a temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F). If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuo...

HD: AVCHD FH (17 Mbps) 4K: XAVC S 4K (Super 35 mm, 60 Mbps) The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, t...

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[295] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Not available Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF AF/MF...

[299] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information 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 fo...

Charging the battery pack (If you want to charge the battery pack, insert it into the camera, not into the vertical grip.) Using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately) [300] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digita...

(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 PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITION...

Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. [306] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product scree...

[309] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product/the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. This phenom...

The shutter is released continuously. The camera may automatically take multiple shots and perform overlay processing under the following conditions: [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame NR]. The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. The shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto]. The shooting mode is set ...

[318] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies [Eye-Start AF] does not function. [ Eye-Start AF] is available only when a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) is attached. Set [ Eye-Start AF] to [On]. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies ...

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold ...

[325] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting sti...

Light the room and shoot the subject. [329] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [330] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuous...

[333] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the monitor. If you shoot images at waist height when [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Auto], the monitor will turn off due to the reaction of the eye sensor. Set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Monitor(Manual)]. [334] Trou...

been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. [340] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the l...

The image sensor vibrates or makes sounds due to an in-camera image sensor shift mechanism. This is not a malfunction. [344] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been c...

The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. [348] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. [349] Troubleshooti...

[351] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [352] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cann...

[355] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wai...

[357] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import images. Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection. When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card form...

If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. Us...

The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [368] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compre...

[371] 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. Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is les...

[Release w/o Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved. This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any further shooting...