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Instruction Manual
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1530/h_zz/
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
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INSTRUCTIONS
camera.
Number of recordable images ... 92 V
URL: -SAVE THESE View Mode ..... 72
http://rdI.sony.net/help/ilc/1530/
h_zz/
INSTRUCTIONS p Viewfinder ................ . 19
TO REDUCE THE w
RISK OF FIRE OR Q White Balance ············· 37
ELECTRIC SHOCK, Quick Navi .. ....... . 29 Wi-Fi ........ ......... 9, 84
CAREFULLY FOLLOW R z
THESE Record Setting ....... 79 Zebra .......................... 39 "'
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INSTRUCTIONS Recordable time of movies ........ 94 ><
If the shape uf the plug docs not fit 1he Remote Camera Control . .. 91
power outh:l, use an attachment plug
ad..iptor of the proper configuration for the
power outlet.
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Index &CAUTION
The power cord (mains lead). if supplied. is
designed specifically for use with this
Battery pack camera only. and should not he used with
other cleL·trical equip111enl.
A E If the hatlL'T"Y pack is mishandled, the
h,11tcry pack can hurst. cause a fire or even
Area Setting ................. 63 Exposure compensation dial ...... 28 che111iL·,t1 hurns. Observe the following For Customers in the U.S.A.
AUTO .. ... 68 Eye sensor.... 19
cauli<HIS. and Canada
Auto Mode ....... 68 Eyepiece cup.... .......... 67 Do 1101 Jisasscmhk. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
Du 11111 1.:ru:-.h .111J dn 1101 expose the BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion ballcrics arc
B F
balti:ry pack lo any shock or force such as
hammering. dropping or stepping on it. rccyclahlc.
Batter y pack .................49 File Format. Do not short circuit ;md do not allo\\ You cm hdp preserve
........... 78
mdal Dhj,xts to i:ornc into contact with our cnviron111c1ll by
Fn. ..... 33. 34 tht: hallay terminals. returning your used
C Focus Area............................... . 82 Do not cxposi: to high temperature above rechargeable ballcries tu
600(' (I-W° F) SLH.:h ,1.s in direct sunligh1 or the collcc1ion and recycling location
Camera shake. ................. 64 Focus Magnif. Time .................. 39 in a car parked in the sun. nearest you.
Charge lamp.. ............................. 51 Focus Mode ............ .. . ............ 81 Do not incincr,1tc or Uispuse or in lire.
Do not handle d,1111..tged or leaking For more information ri.:garding recycling
Charging battery pack ................49 Funct ion button ..... 33. 34
lithium ion batteries. of rcchargcabk hatteries, call toll free
Compatible lenses ...................... 61 Be sure to chargl'. the hattery pack using a 1-800-822-8837. or visit
Computer. . ... 88. 89. 91 H gcnuinl..' Sony ba!lery ch.irgcr or a device http://www.call 2recyclc .org/
that can charge lht: haltcry pack.
Control wheel... .........................31 Help Guide ............ 2 Kt:ep the battery p<K·k out of the rcad1 of Caution: Do not hanclk damaged or
Custom Key Settings .......... .. ....42 small children. leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Kt:L'P the hatlery pack dry.
Rcplaci.: only with thi.: samt: or equivalent For supplied accessories
D Image Data Convertc, ................ 88 type rl..'L·ommcnded by Sony. This <.h::vicc L·omplics with Part 15 of the
Daterfime Setup ... ....... 62 Image Size. .... .. 77 Disposl..' of used halh:ry packs promptly FCC Ruks. Oper.ition is subject to the
as described in thi.: instructions. following two conditions:
Delete. .. ................................ ....74 In-Camera Guide ................ ...... 48 (I) Thi, device may not cause harmful
Diopter-adjust ment. .19 ISO ....... 37 AC Adaptor interfcrencl.'.. and (2) this device must
Use the ni.:arby wall outlet (wall socket) accept any interference received. including
DISP . ... .... . ......................24. 40
Drive Mode.. ............ 36 L whi.:n using lhe AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor frum the wall omlet (wall
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Language... .. 46. 62 sockd) immcdiatdy if any malfunction
occurs whi\c using the apparatus. CAN ICES . .J 13/NMB-.113
Lens .................... ...... ............... 59
Battery charger
Use 1hc nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
wht:n using the Cliargcr. Disconnect the
Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immt:diatdy if any malfunction occurs
while u:-ing the apparatus.
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Specifications
This equipmenl complies with FCC/IC Note:
radiation exposure limits sci forth for an This equipmenl has been tested and found • The N Mark is a trademark or
uncontrolled environment and meets [he to comply wi1h the limits for a Class B registered trademark of NFC Forum.
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Inc. in the United States and in other
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio FCC Rules. countries.
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This • DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are
equipment has very low levels of RF These limits arc designed to provide trademarks of Digital Living Network
energy that are deemed to comply without reasonable protection ag.iinst harmful
Alliance.
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). interference in a residential installation.
• Facebook and the "f' logo are
This equipment generates. uses. and can
'for Cu!IOmers in the O_.s.�� radiate radio frequency energy and, if not trademarks or registered trademarks of
installed and used in .:u.:i:ordance with 1he Facebook. Inc.
If you have any questions about this inslructions. may cause harmful • YouTube and the YouTube logo are
product, you may call: interference to radio communications. trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Customer Information Center However. there is no guarantee that Google Inc.
1-800-222-SONY (7669). inlerference will not occur in a particular
The number below is for the FCC related • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi. Inc.
installation. If this equipment does cause
matters only. • In addition. system and product names
harmful interference to radio or television
Regulatory Information used in this manual are. in general.
reception, which can be dch.::rmined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user trademarks or registered trademarks of
Declaration of Conformity is encouraged to try to correct the their respective developers or
Trade Name: SONY manufacturers. However, the n, or®
interference by one or more of the
Model No.. WW898259
following measures: marks may not be used in all cases in
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving this manual.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,
antenna.
San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A. - Increase the separation between the
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 equipment and receiver. ('i) lnlol/THIU':J �
s;;,·
- Connect the equipmcnl inlo an outlet on a
This device complies with Part15 of the circuit different from that to which the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the receiver is connected. � ...XC I
following two condilions: (I) This - Consult the dealer or an experienced MEMOR�5Tltk
a.ASS@
device may not cause harmful radiorrv technician for help.
in1erference, and (2) this device must
Hi:Jml· L\VCHD
mr E!A*Hsl
accept any interference received. ·-°',...,.,. .....,,...... ,.,,••""' Progressive
ll1e supplied intcrf;.1ce c;.ible must be used
including interference that may cause with the equipment in order to comply with
undesired operation. the limits for a digital device pursuanl to
Subpart B of Part IS of FCC Rules.
This equipment must not be co.Jocated or
opcr.ited in conjunction wi1h any olher
antenna or transmiller.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority lO
operate this equipment.
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Specifications
The clcctromagneti<.: fields at the spe<.:ilk
On image data compatibility Trademarks For Customers in C,mada. frequcndes may innucnce the picture ,md
• This camera confom1s with DCF • Memory Stick and ...�. are sound of this unit.
trademarks or registered lrademarks of This devi..:c complies with Industry Canada
(Design rule for Camera File licencc-�xempt RSS standard(s).
Sony Corporation. Disposal of waste batteries and
system) universal standard Operation is subjet:t to the following two
• XA VC S and IEE}] are registered t:onditions: (I) this device may not t:ause electrical and electronic equipment
established by JEITA (Japan trademarks of Sony Corporation. (applicable in the European Union
intcrferen..:e. and (2) this device must
Electronics and Information • "A VCHD Progressive" and the accept any interference, including and other European countries with
Technology Industries '"A VCI-ID Progressive" logotype are interfcrent:c that may cause undesired separate collection systems)
Association). operation of the devit.:e. This symbol on the
trademarks of Pam1sonic Corporation
product. the baucry or
• Playback of images recorded and Sony Corporation.
with your camera on other • Dolby and the <luuble-D symbol are For Customers in Europe on the packaging
indicates that the
equipment and playback of trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Notice for the customers in the product 1.md the battery
images recorded or edited with • The terms HDMI and HDMI High countries applying EU Directives shall not be treated ,1s
Definition Multimedia Interface. and Manufai..:turcr: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 household waste. On
other equipment on your camera cert,1in batteries this symbol might be used
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or Kanan Minato-ku Tokyo. 108-0075 Japan
are not guaranteed. registered trademarks of HDMI For EU product compliance: Sony in combination with a <.·hemical symbol.
Deutschl,111d GmbH. Hedclfinger Strasse The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
Licensing LLC in the United States
61, 70�27 Stuttgart. Germany lead (Pb) are added if the baucry contains
and other countries.
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
CE:
• Windov,,1s is a registered trndcmark of lead. By ensuring these products and
Microsoft Corporation in the United batteries arc disposed of corrc..:tly, you will
States and/or other countries. help prevent potentially negative
• Mal'. is a registered trademark of Apple consequences for the environment and
Inc. in 1he United States and other human health which could otherwise be
Hereby. Sony Corporation. declares that caused by in.ipproprfate waste handling.
countries.
1his equipment is in compliani..:e with the The recycling of the materials will help to
• iOS is a registered trademark or essential requirements and other relevant conserve natural resources.
trademark of Cisco Systems. Inc. provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For In 1..·asc of products that for safety.
• iPhone and i Pad are registered details. please access rhe following URL: performance or data integrity reasons
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United ht1p://www.compliance.sony.de/ require a permanent connection with an
States and other countries. incorporated battery. this baucry should be
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C. Notice replaced by qualified service staff only. To
LLC. If statii.'. electricity or elei..:tromagnctism ensure that the. battery and the clcc1rical and
• Android and Google Play an: l.'<.tuses data transfer to discontinue midway electronic equipment will be treated
trademarks of Google Inc. (fail), restart the application or disconnect properly. hand over these prodm:ts at en<l�
,rnd connect the communication cable of�life 10 the applicable collection point for
• Wi-Fi. the Wi-Fi logo ,111d Wi-Fi
(USB. !.!tel again. the recycling of electrical and elcclronic
Protected Setup are registered equipment. for all other batteries. please
trademarks or trademarks of the. Wi-Fi This product has hcen tested and found view the section on how to remove the
Alliance. i..:omplia111 with the limits set out in the bauery from the product safely. Hand th�
EMC regulation for using connection battery over to the applicable t:ollection
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). point for the recycling of waste battcril.!s.
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Specifications
For more dctailc<l infornrntion abou1
recycling of this prodw.:t or bat1cry. ph.:asc For Customers in Malaysia [Power, general] Access method: Infrastructure mode
contact your loi.:al Civic Office, your Battery pack: Rechargeable battery NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
household waste disposal scrvkc or the pack NP-FW50 compliant
shop where you purchased the product or Model No. WW898259
battery. [Power consumption (while
� shooting)]
Battery charger BC-VW1
For Customers in Singapore MC:MC:
CIOF15000002 When using an FE 28-70 111111 F3.5-
5.6 oss Input rating: AC 100 V to 240 V.
When using the viewfinder: SO Hz/60 Hz. 4.2 W
Approx. 3.0 W Output rating: 8.-l V DC. 0.28 A
Complies with
IDA Standards When using the monitor: Operating temperature range:
DB00353 Approx. 2.5 W 0° c to 40 °C (32° F to I 04 °F)
Storage temperature range:
[Others] -20°C to +60° C (-4 ° F to+ 140 °F)
For customers who Exif Print: Compatible
purchased their camera DPOF: Compatible AC Adaptor
from a store in Japan that
PRINT Image Matching Ill: AC-UD10/AC-UUD11
Compatible
caters to tourists Dimensions (Approx.): 126.9 111111 x Power requirements: AC I 00 V to
95.7 111111 x 60.3 111111 (5 inches x 240 V. 50 Hz/60 Hz. 0.2 A
Note
3 7/8 inches x 2 3/8 inches) Output voltage: DC S Y, 1.5 A
Some i.:crtific,1tion marks for stanUarUs
supported by the camera can be confirmed (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
on the screen of the camera. Mass: Rechargeable battery pack
Sclc..:t MENU-+;;_ (Setup)-+ Approx. 627 g ( I lb 6.1 m.) (with NP-FW50
[Certification Logo I. battery and Memory Stick PRO
Ir display is not possible dut.: to problems Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
Duo media) Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
such as 1,;amcra failure. contal:t your Suny
dealer or local authorized Sony scrvicc Approx. 584 g ( I lb 4.6 01.) (body Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
facility. only) Ma.ximum charge vollage: DC 8.4 V
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40 °C Maximum charge current: 1.02 A
, For Customers in U.A.E. (32°F to I 04 °F) Capacity: 7.3 Wh (I 020 mAh)
[Wireless LANI
TRA Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Design and specifications are subject
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz bandwidth to change without notice.
REGISTERED No: Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-
ER0098751/12 PSK
DEALER No:
Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.,. ,, (WPS)/Manual
DA0073692/11
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Specifications
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Checking the number of images and recordable lime of movies
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Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
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Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies Introduction of functions
How to operate or customize the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a
Display information (40) battery pack
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated. and Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
when you move your face away from the viewfinder. the viewing mode Battery Ille Number of images
reverts to monitor mode (default settings). You can change the screen Shooting (sti!l Monitor Approx. 370 images
display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel. images) Viewfinder Approx. 310 images
Actual shooting Monitor Approx. 60 min.
Quick Navi (29) (movies) Viewfinder Approx. 55 min.
In [For viewfinder] screen. you can quickly switch f om the monitor to the
r
Continum1s Monitor Approx. 100 min.
Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items with an shooting (movies) Viewfinder Approx. 95 min.
intuitive operation by using the fronUrear dial and the control wheel.
Viewing (still images) Approx. 280 min. Approx. 5600 images
Extra fine 740 1500 3000 6000 1he memory card using the camera.
No compensation for damaged Do not look at sunlight or a strong light Controlling the camera using your
content or recording failure
Sony c..·,111 prO\·· idc no guarantees in the
source through the 1cm when ii is
delachcd. This may result in computer (Remote Camera Control)
event of failure 10 record or loss or damage unrecoverable damage to the eyes or
of recorded images or audio dala due to a cause a malfunction. Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control you
malfunction of the camera or recording Do not use.: the camaa in areas where can:
media. etc. \Ve recommend barking up strong radio waves or radiation arc. being
cmi1tcd. Ri..:L·ording and pl,1yback may not
• Set up the camera or record an image from the computer.
important data.
function comxtly. Record an image directly to the computer.
Shooting with an E-mount lens Images may trail across on the screen in a • Perform an Interval Timer Shooting.
compatible APS-C size cold location. This is not a malfunction.
This cr.imt:ra is equipped with a 35 mm.
full-frami.: CMOS image sensor. However.
\Vhcn lllrning on the c.1111era in a r.:old
location. the sr.:rr.::cn may het.:ome
Set up the following before use: MENU button-. iii (Setup)-. [USB
the imagc size is automatically set to that of temporarily dark. When the camera Connection]-. [PC RemoteJ
the APS-C size setting and the image size is warms up. the screen will function
5·
usc. 1-lowi..:vcr. there may be some small • For details on operation. refer to the Help.
"'
,c
blar.:k dots and/or hright dols (whiti..:. red. Notes on the multi interlace shoe
\\,'hen attaching or dctad1ing accessories
..,
blue or green in L·olor) 1ha1 r.:onstantly C
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Importing images to your computer and using them (PlayMemories Home) Notes on using your camera
• Movies recorded using the f60p 28M(PS)l/f50p 28M(PS)I. f60i 24M(FX)ll150i Notes on shooting with the Notes on recording for long periods
24MiFX)j or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)J setting in llt] Record Setting] are viewfinder of time or recording 4K movies
convened by PlayMemories Home tu create an A YCHD recording disc. This This camera is equipped with an Organic Depending on the camera and battery
conversion can take a long time. Also. you cannot create a disc with the original Elcctro-Lumincsccncc viewfinder with temperature. you may be unable tu record
high resolution and high colllrast. This movies or the power may turn off
image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a
viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle automatically to protect the camera.
Blu-ray Disc.
and a long eye relief. This camera i:" A message wi II be displayed on the
designed to provide an easily viewable screen before the power turns off or you
Installing PlayMemories Home vicw!indcr by appropriately b,tlancing can no longer record movies. In this case,
various elemems. leave the power off and wait until the "'"'
Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following The image may be slightly distorted near camera and battery temperature goi.:s
down. Ir you turn on the power withou1
URL, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download the corners of 1he viewfinder. This is not cil
PlayMemories Home.
a malfunction. When you want to see the
full composition with all its details. you
lc1ting the camera and battery cool
enough. the power may cum off again or
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can also use the monitor. you may be unable to record movies.
http://www.sony.net/pm/ Under high ambient temperatures. the
If you pan the camera while looking into
the viewfinder or move your eyes around, tcmperaturc of the.: camera rises tJuickly.
• An Internet connection is required. the image in the viewfinder may be When the temperature of the camera
For details on operation. refer to the following PlayMemories Ho111e distorted or the color of the image may rises, the image quality may deteriorate.
change. This is a d1arac1cristic of1hc lens It is ret.:ommcnded that you wait until the
support page (English only): or display device and is not a temperature of the camera drops before
http://www.sony.co.j p/pmh-se/ malrunction. When you shoot an image. continuing to shoot.
we recommend 1h,1t you look at the The surf..tci.: or the camera may gd warm.
To add functions to PlayMemories Home center <.m.::a of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction.
When shooting with the viewfinder. you Especially during -1-K movie shooting. the
When you connect the camera to your may expericn(e symptoms such a:i recording time may be shona under low
computer. new functions may be added eyestrain. fatigue. trav..::l sickness. or temperature conditions. Warm up the
to PlayMemories Home. It is nausea. We recommend that you take a batlery pack or replace it with a new
break .ti regular intervals whl.!n you arc battery.
reco111111ended that you connect the shooting with the viewfinder.
ca111era lo your co111puter even if The required length or frequency of th!.! Noles on importing XAVC S movies
PlayMemories Ho111e has already been break m<.1y differ depending on the and AVCHD movies lo a computer
individuals. so you arc advis..::d to decide When importing XA VC S movies or
installed on the co111puter.
at your own discretion. In case you may A VCHD movies 10 a computer. download
feel uncomfortable. refrain from using and use the software PlayMcmorics Home
the viewfinder until your condition from the following website:
recovers. and consult your dot.:tor as http://www.sony.net/pm/
necessary.
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Notes on using your camera
Notes when playing movies on other On the data specifications described Importing images to your computer and
devices
Movies recorded with this camera may
in this manual
The data on performance and specifo.:a1ions using them (PlayMemories Home)
not be played back correctly on other are defined under tht: following conditions,
dcvil'.t!S. Also, movies recorded with except as described in this manual: at an The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and
other devices may nol be played back ordinary ambient temperature of 25 °C movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required
correctly on this t..:amcra. {77 cF), and using ;i hattery pack that has
Discs created from A VCHD movies
for importing XA VC S movies or A VCHD movies to your computer.
been fully charged until the charge lamp
recordt:d by this camera can be played has turned off.
b,1ck only on AVCHD-compatiblc Playing back imported
devices. DVD players or recorders How to turn off wireless network images
cannot play back discs L'.rcatcd from functions (Wi-Fi and NFC, etc.)
AVCHD movies, ;.1s they arc temporarily
incompatihlc with the AVCHD format. When you board <Ill uirplanc. etc., you i.:an
Also. DVD players or recorders may fail turn off all wirdcss network functions
to eject HD discs rci:orded in AVCHD temporarily.
Importing images from your camera
format. Select MENU huuun--+ .� (Wireless)--+
Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p (Airplane Model - (On(. For Windows, the following functions are also
format <::an be pl.tycd back only on 1080 Jr you set (Airplane Model to [OnJ. an+ available: Sharing images on
60p/1080 50p-supportcd devices. (airplane) mark will be displayed on the PlayMemories Online"'
C
Movies recorded in XA VC S format can screen.
be played back only on XA VC S
suppuncLI t.Jcvit..:t::s. Notes on wireless LAN I] You(D· PlayMemorie_s
If your c:.1111era is lost or stolen, Sony bears
Warning on copyright no responsibility for the loss or damage Viewing images Creating Uploading images
Television programs. films. videot:.ipcs. caused by illcg�il al'.i.:css or use of the on a calendar movie to network
and 01hcr ma1crials may be copyrighted. registered access point on the camera. discs services
Un:.iuthorizcd recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provisions of the Notes on security when using
wireless LAN products • You can download.Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control.
copyright laws.
To prevent !"Copyright Info] from being • Always make sure that you are using a etc. by performing the following procedure:
used illegally. leave JSct Photographer/ secure wireless LAN to avoid hacking. Connect the camera to your computer-+ launch PlayMemories Home-+
and (Set CopyrightJ blank when you lend access by malidous third parties. or click [Notifications].
or transfer the camera. other vulnerabilities.
Sony bears no responsibility for any • It is important that you set the securi1y Notes
trouble or damage nmscd by • An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other n�lwork
settings when using a wireless LAN.
unauthorized usc of !Copyright lnfo]. services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may nol be available in
• If a securi1y problem arises because no
The pictures used in this manual security prec..:autions are in place or due some countries or regions.
The photogr,1phs ust:d as examples of to any inevitable circumstances when • Refer to the following URL fnr Mac software:
pictures in this manual arc reproduced using a wireless LAN. Sony bears no http://www.sony.eo.jp/imsoft/Mac/
images. and arc not actual images shot responsibility for the loss or damage. • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser). supplied with models released
using this i.:amt:ra. before 2011. has already been installed on your computer. it will he overwritten by
PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Homl', the
successor software of PMB.
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Developing RAW images (Image Data Checking the supplied items
Converter} The nu111ber in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
With Image Data Converter. you can do the following: • Camera ( I J • Body cap (I) (Attached on the
• You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW formal with various • AC Adaptor (I) ca111era)
The shape of !he AC Adaptor may
corrections. such as tone curve and sharpness.
differ depending on the country/
• You can adjust images with white balance, exposure. and [Creative
region.
Style], etc.
• You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
• Battery charger BC-VWI (I) """'
• Power cord (mains lead) (I)* (nol • Cable protector (I )
You can either save the image as RAW format or save il in a general file "'
for111al.
supplied in the U.S.A. and
Canada)
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• You can display and co111pare the RAW i111ages and JPEG i111ages
recorded by this camera.
For how to auach the cable protector
• You can rank images in 5 grades. to the camera. refer to page 22.
• You can apply color labels. • Shoe cap (I) (Attached on the
* Multiple power con.is may be supplied camera)
Installing Image Data Converter with your camera. Use the appropriate • Eyepiece Cup (I J (Allached on
one that matches your country/region. the ca111cra)
Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following • Rechargeable battery pack NP • Instruction Manual {I) (this
URL, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download FW50 (2) manual)
Image Data Converter. • Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch
h llp ://www.sony.co.j p/ids-se/ {NFC) Guide (I J
� This guide explains the functions that
• An Internet connection is required. require a Wi-Fi connection.
• Micro USB cable (I J
• For details on operation. refer to the following l111age Data Convener
suppo11 page (English only):
htlp ://www.sony.co.jplids-se/
• You can also check the details fro111 "Help" in the menu bar of l111age
Data Converter. • Shoulder strap (I)
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Adding applications to the camera (PlayMemories Camera Apps)
Identifying parts How to download applications directly using the Wi-Fi function of
the camera
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without
connecting lo a computer.
Front side
Select MENU button - iii"! (Application) - [Application List) -
(PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on
'..!.I
the screen to download applications.
• Acquire a service account in advance.
• Select MENU button -> .� (Wireless)-> [Access Point Set.] -> access
IIl point to be connected -> change [IP Address Selling] to [Auto] if it is set
Cg] lo [Manual].
�
@] Launching the application
[fil1-��---;-�
1 MENU button - iii"! (Application)-+ [Application Listi -
When the lens is removed Select the desired application to launch.
[I] AF illuminator (37 )/Self-timer
• You can use the JOne-touch(NFC)J menu to install NFC one-touch
lamp functions and call up the applications by simply touching the smartphone to
[[ Mount index the mJmark on the ...:amcra. c::
• Before using the NFC One-touch functions, set the applications that you !!!.
::,
[ID Image sensor*' <C
want to call up using the following proceJure: Cl)
"C
[j]] Mount MENU bullon --+ .� (Wireless)--+ [One-touch(NFC)I--+ desired ::!.
[j] Contacts*' application
Arter displaying the shooting screen on the camera. touch the smartphone to
gg·
* I Do not cover this part during mo\·ie the camera.
recording.
• "Smart Remote Embedded"" is assigned 10 IOne-touch(NFC)I in the default
Doing so may cm1se noise or lower
[I] Power switch/Shutter button setting.
the volume.
Cg] Front dial *2 Do not dircttly touch these parts.
� Remote sensor
@] Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
[fil Lens release bullon
[ID Built-in microphone*'
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Identifying parts
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the
application downloading website ""� (PlayMemories Camern Apps) via
the Internet.
Downloading applications co
(I)
1
(I)
Access the application downloading website. "'(I)
hit p://www.sony.net/pmca/
• For more information on the computer environment required for '-'-'-��-[HJ
downloading. refer to the application download website. =---[§]
�----[j]
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain a service [I] Eyepiece cup (67) [§] Diopter-adjustment dial
account (first time only). [gJ Viewfinder • Adjust the diopter-adjustment
• Ir you have an account. sign in to the application download site. dial according to your eyesight
�b{}
I]] MENU button (35) until the display appears clearly
3 Select the desired application and CD To a USB terminal of the @] Eye sensor in the viewfinder.
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+
button (28)
For viewing: ffij (Delete) button
(74)
a )j I
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Identifying parts
You can perform the following operations using the camera's Wi-Fi and
NFC One-touch functions.
\
[I)
Saving images to a computer. Transfe1Ting images from the
camera to a smanphone. [gJ �
I I� � ""
l'�Y L
�
I _k�
('O
('O
[j]] Hooks for shoulder strap jj]] Memory card slot Notes
• Use the [S Silent Shooting] function on your own responsibility, while taking
• Attach both ends of the strap * For details on compatible accessories
onto the camera. sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject.
for the multi imerface shoe and the
• Even if [S Silent Shooting] is set to [On]. it will not be completely silent.
Multi/Micro USB Terminal. visit the
• Even if [S Silent Shooting I is set to [On 1, the operating sound of the aperture and
Sony website, or consult your Sony
focus will sound.
dealer or local authorized Sony service
• When shooting still images using the [S Silent Shooting] function with low ISO
facility.
sensitivity, if you point the camera at a very bright light source, high intensity areas
You can also use accessorie;:s that are
on the monitor may be recorded in darker tones.
compatible with the accessory shoe.
• When the power is turned off, the shutter sound may beep in rare occasions. This is
Open.1tions with other manufactures·
not a malfunction.
accessories are not guaranteed.
• Image distortion caused by the movement of the subject or the camera may occur.
n 1 ��)\ace Shoe &MW!Mlfili • If you shoot images under instantaneous lightning or flickering lights, such as the
flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting. a striping effect may occur on
m
the image.
Attaching the cable protector
IHI (N mark)
Use the cable protector to prevent the
• If you wan! to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self
timer operates, set [Audio signals I to [Offl.
• This mark indicates the touch
HDMI cable from being disconnected • Even if [J:'.51 Silent Shooting] is set to [On I. the shutter sound may beep under the
point for connecting the camera
and an NFC-enabled when shooting images connected by following circumstances:
Smarlphone. the HDMI cable. Open both of the - I While Balance] is set to [Custom Setup I
For detai Is on the location of the jack covers and insert an HDMI cable - I Face Registration l c·
m) (N mark) on your into the camera. Altach the cable • You cannot select [6' Silent Shooting·] when the mode dial is set to other than P/A/ �
Smart phone, refer to the SIM.
operating instructions of the
protector as illustrated so that the
edge of the cable protector fits in the
• When [S Silent Shooting I is set to [On I. the following functions are not available: g:
Smarlphone. Flash shooting/Auto HOR/Picture Effect/Picture Profile/Long Exposure NR/e-Front ill
slit to the left of the•, (microphone) Curtain Shut.IS. Auto 1mg. Extract./BULB shooting/Multi Frame NR
jack. Secure the cable protector w ith • When shooting using a function downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps,
the attachment screw. Then secure IS Silent Shooting! is canceled.
the HDMI cable with the fixing dial. • The minimum value for ISO sensitivity is ISO I 00.
Fit the edge in the slit • After you turn the camera on. the time in which you can start recording is extended
by 0.5 seconds.
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[Focus Area): You can select the focusing area. Use this function when it is
difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Bottom view
MENU button--+ O (Custom Settings)--+ [1::9 Silent Shooting] • When you attach a vertical gri p
(sold separately), remove the
--+ Select the desired setting. battery cover.
• Make sure that the cord is not
pinched when you close the
cover.
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Using the various functions
3f-----�
�=
I ===='
Auto focus functions �
ci'
Viewfinder mode Histogram display [Focus Mode]: You can select the focus method to suit the movement of the ;;
Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode subject. C:
�
:::,
ci'
�
MENU button--+ O (Camera Settings)--+ [Focus Model --+ :::,
ti)
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Using the various functions List of icons on the monitor
�-
24p l 7M(FH)/
25p I 7M(FHi
Approx. 17 Mbps
(Avg.)
Records standard image quality movies at
1920 x 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a
llliJM
�.
cinema-like atmosphere.
CT][fil�� @ml jp USB power supply (54)
When Ill:! File Formal) is set to IMP4J ..) � Scene Recognition Flash charge in
icons
Record Setting Bil-rate DescriP.lion ,;,'1l,:i iJ i
progress
1920xl080 Approx. 28 Mbps Records high image quality movies of rlll \i ,;, J
[�] APS-C/Super 35111111
60p 28M/ (Avg.) )920 X )080 (60p/5Qp). Ci) � � (42)
50p 28M
D Memory card (56)/ D Setting Effect OFF (40)
1920xl080 Approx. 16 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of NO CARO Upload (45)
.CON AF llluminator (37)
m
30p 16M/ (Avg.) 1920 X J080 (3Qp/25p).
25p 16M ii i:ioFF NFC is activated
D�t 6:
J 280x720 Approx. 6 Mbps Records small file size movies in 1280 x 720
6! Du + Airplane Mode
"""
30p 6M/ (Avg.) (30p/25p).
25p 6M 100 Remaining number of No audio recording of
recordable images movies (39)
* Only when INTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC
�im Aspect ratio of still
images (36)
to Wind Noise Reduction
(39)
12M 10M Image size of still SteadyShot ofl/on.
l(iJt,tlfl::
5.1M 4.3M images (36) Camera shake warning
3.0M 2.6M 1111::o (64)
1.3M 1.1M ufnaa SteadyShot Focal
8mm
IEIWIDE
nfu8� Length/Camera shake
IEISTD m warning (64)
RAW RAW+J Image quality of still Overheating warning
111lll li!ill!l•J images (36) [El
x.FINE �ULL
"'
lliROA
Database file full/
FINE STD Database file error
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List of icons on the monitor Using the various functions
Display Indication '• • When [ltll File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to
[On]. [Smile/Face Detect.], [Center Lock-on AF] and [ltll REC Control] are
s�c� Smart Zoom/Clear �lspl�y > J�:, 1:lndicatlon ''" 1,;hj(� temporarily set to [Off]. Also, even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device,
Image Zoom/Digital
D�
Zoom
DIJJ� Drive mode (36) the picture is not output to the HDMI device while the movie is being recorded.
&10 0ll • When you switch to movie mode or start recording a movie with lltll File Fom1at]
� C's View Mode (72) C8!:l( lilll:IS
0.3EV3 0.3£V3
set to IXAVC S 4KJ. [APS-C/Super 35mm] is locked to [0ft].
�1€:i:JC �11iBS • If an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the edges of the screen may appear dark.
C'MP4 0.3EV3 0.3EV3
QJ;I When shooting 4K movies with the camera, we recommend using a lens compatible
WSHI DROLO
C'AVCHD with 35 mm full-frame format.
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i:::.>1mJ i:::.>1(]!1
WBHI DROLO
11:1 Record Setting
CXAVCS
HD (!) .1, $ ) Flash mode (37)/Red-
CXAVCS
A�..!$�
l<I> eye reduction (37)
4K The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality.
100-0003 Folder - file number !Zl ±0.0 Flash compensation
MENU button -+ O (Camera Settings) -+ IU Record Setting]
(37)
o-n Protect ( 44) -+Select the desired mode.
CE CE Focus mode (37)
XAVC S 4K
XAVC S HD
Recording mode of
movies m l:ll!D When [ltll File Formal] is set to [XAVC S 4K]
AVCHD MP4 � bl AF area Record Setting Bit-rate ''¥' Description �'
JJij_ :;_ -' E1 ·,� ;,
DPOF DPOF sec ID] m 30p IOOM/ Approx. 100 Mbps Records the highest image quality movies at
s
25p IOOM 3840 X 2160 (30p/25p).
Auto Object Framing [!J 30p 60M/ Approx. 60 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
D,. bl,. �
o·
m.
25p 60M 3840 X 2160 (30p/25p).
llm 11m Dual Video REC (36)
24p IOOM*/- Approx. 100 Mbps Records the highest image quality movies at "'
C:
11m !Im ID],.
11m [fJt. 3840 x 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-
like atmosphere.
C:
::,
o·
!'.l.
-PC- PC Remote 1'l0ff l:l, � Face Detection/Smile 24p 60M*/- Approx. 60 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
o'!J Silent Shooting (82) eo, eo, Shutter (38) 3840 x 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-
8;;I Bright Monitoring eo, like atmosphere.
© Write Copyright 1'23lfil]0 Metering mode (37) When [ltll File Formal] is set to [XAVC S HD]
..
Information (46) 35mm Lens focal length Rec.ord Setting Bit-rate, �" .. Description jj,,
;,. -"''
120fps Frame rate for HFR AWB ,,, c.. White balance (Auto, 60p SOM/ Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
100fps shooting (39) ,!;!, 1)¥.f-1 Preset. Underwater 50p SOM 1920 X 1080 (60p/50p).
Anlst1 Anist1 Ganuna Disp. Assist 1)¥.fo 1)¥.{•1 1)¥.{•2 Auto, Custom, Color 30p SOM/ Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
LHogl U-L�vl
(45) \ - b..•..a
B
temperature. Color 25p SOM 1920 X 1080 (30p/25p).
7500K A5 G5 filter) (37) 24p SOM*/- Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
1920 x 1080 (24p). This produces a cinema-
��� D-Range Optimizer/
like atmosphere.
Auto HDR (37)
120p IOOM/ Approx. IOO Mbps Performs high-speed recording at
IOOp IOOM 1920 x 1080 (120p/100p). Movies can be
120p 60M/ Approx. 60 Mbps recorded at 120 fps/I00 fps.
IOOp 60M • You can create smoother slow-motion
images using compatible editing equipment.
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Using the various functions List of icons on the monitor
sensitivity indicator
Audio: Dolby Digital CiEOFF D-Range Optimizer/
MP4 Records MP4 (A VC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB �
Auto HOR/Auto HOR
�· �.�.
lillll] image warning
�D
uploads, e-mail attachments, etc.
Audio: AAC
Picture Effect error
Notes
• Under the following conditions. an SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class 3: W .m-rm Picture Profile (81) 2015-1-1
10:37PM
Date of recording
with a capacity of 64 GB or more is required (page 57).
- When shooting with IU File Format] set to [XAVC S 4KI and ru Record �F 3(7 File number/Number of
Setting] set to i30p lOOMJ. f25p 100M] or [24p 100M] © Copyright Information images in the view
- When shooting with ft!! File Format] set to [XAVC S HD] and [U Record PEAK PEAK
mode
HI MID
Focus peaking (40)
Setting! set to f l 20p IOOMJ or [IOOp IOOMJ (@llEC(@STl!Y REC Control
PEAK PEAK
• Under the following conditions. an SDXC memory card of SD Speed LO OFF
Class I0: CLASS@; with a capacity of 64 GB or more or an SDXC memory card of
0 Spot metering area
UHS Speed Class I: l!J or faster with a capacity of 64 GB or more is required 00:00:00:00 Time code
(hour:minute:second:
ru
(page 57).
Display Indication· ,:- frame) (45)
- When shooting with File Format] set to [XAVC S 4KJ and lU Record
• Lock-on Lock-on AF guide 00 00 00 00 User bit (45)
ru
Setting! set to 130p 60MJ.125p 60M] or [24p 60MJ
- When shooting with File Format] set to [XAYC s HDJ and IU Record AF
Setting] set to other than I I 20p 100M] or [lOOp lOOMJ ·S··•··J··l··l··O··l·-1-+-4··S• Bracket indicator
- When shooting with IMovie/HFRJ set to 1ml] (High Frame Rate) Exposure compensation
• When [U File Format! is set to IXAYC S 4K], [HDMI Info. DisplayJ is (37)/Metered Manual
.
temporarily set to fOffJ.
STBY Movie recording
• When lU File Format I is set to IXAVC S 4K] and the camera is connected to an
standby
HDMI device for movie recording. the picture will not be displayed on the monitor.
• When lU File Format! is set to [XAVC S 4K] and the camera is connected to an REC 0:12 Recording time of the
movie (m:s)
HDMI device. !Smile/Face Detect.] and [Center Lock-on AFI are temporarily set to
[Off]. ((•)) (()) Focus
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Functions that can be operated using Using the various functions
the buttons/dials This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a
list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to "Help Guide"
You can set up or operate various functions using these buttons/dials.
(page 2), which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions.
For the location of the buttons/dials, see "Identifying parts" (page 18).
Mode dial (75) Switches the shoaling mode. Ei! Image Size (still image)
MENU button (35) Di.splays the menu screen for setting menu items.
MOVIE button (70)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the
Records movies.
image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the
AF/MF button/AEL button/ Switches the autofocus und manual focus temporarily .I
� button Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Displays more images can be recorded.
multiple images on the screen simultaneously.
<±{ button (73) Scales an image up when viewing images.
MENU button--+ O (Camera Settings)--+ [1::9 Image Size]--+
Fn button (33)/'t] button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn
Select the desired setting.
button. In [For viewfinder] screen. switches to the Quick
Navi screen.fin playback mode. pressing •:::J button
When [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9
switches to "Send to Smartphone'" screen. L: 12M 4240x 2832 pixels L: IOM 4240x 2384 pixels
Exposure compensation Sets the range for exposure adjustment. M:5.IM 2768x 1848 pixels M:4.3M 2768 x 1560 pixels
dial S: 3.0M 2128x 1416pixels S:2.6M 2128x 1200 pixels
� button (71) Plays back images.
When [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On]
mi button (74) Deletes images.
Custom button Assigns a frequently-used function to the button. When (Aspe.ct _Raljo] ls 3:2 When (Aspect Ratio] is 16:9
The following function is assigned to each button in the L: 5.lM 2768x 1848 pixels L:4.3M 2768x 1560 pixels
default settings. M:3.0M 2128x 1416pixels M:2.6M 2128x 1200 pixels
CI (Custom I) button: White Balance
C2 (Custom 2) button: Focus Settings S: I.3M 1376x 920 pixels S: I.IM 1376x 776 pixels
C3 (Custom 3) button: Focus Mode
C4 (Custom 4) button:Not set Notes
• When [1::9 Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW
images corresponds to [L].
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Functions available for each shooting How to use the Quick Navi screen
mode Using the Quick Navi screen. you can change settings directly on the
recording information display when the screen mode is set to [For
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
viewfinder] (Quick Navi).
In the table below, 'I/ indicates the function is available, and a - indicates
the function is not available.
1 MENU button-+ O (Custom Settings)-+ [DISP Button)-+
Exposure Cont. Face Smile Auto Obj. [Monitor) -+ [For viewfinder] -+ [Enter)
Shoot Mode Sell-timer
Comp. Shooting Detection Shutter Framing
lillThl iO
iO+
- 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 2 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to "T1
[For viewfinder).
C
·1--
CII
- ��·""i==--
� - 'I/ - - - 'I/
In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode
- 'I/ - - - 'I/
CJ 100 UJ l"" FIN(&Op Cl
j 1f_ L �;:.-
•"
. �!00--
- - -
!....J....1.·
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'I/ 'I/ - I
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-
-
'I/ -
-
'I/ V
-
'I/
1
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((,}\ 'I/ V -
- -
-
t:=l 'I/ - - - In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode
=I
p 'I/ V 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 0100 (!JIWRNE60pl.:IRI
Ifill] 'I/* - - - - -
• The displayed con1ents and their position shown are just a guideline. and
* When the shooting mode is set to M. the exposure can be adjusted only may differ from 1hc actual display.
when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
4 Select the desired item with J;./T/"4/� on the control wheel.
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::T
• When using [Creative Style[ (page 38) or [Picture Profile[ (page 38). some of the subject. s.
setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. M (Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure ;;;·
IC
Exposure) (the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or
rear dial. 0
C.
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Deleting images Operating the camera
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding. How to use the control wheel
"Tl
C
:::,
�
5·
• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control
2 Select [Delete] with •IT on the control wheel, then press e. e
wheel to move the selection frame. Press in the center of the control
wheel to set the selected item. In this manual. the action of pressing the
• To delete several images at a time, select MENU button---+ [El (Playback) up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by JJ,JT/.,,_/�.
---+ [Delete]. • The following functions are assigned to .i,J.,,_/� on the control wheel.
Notes ... DISP Changes the screen display.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. � ISO ISO sensitivity
-4 0tQJ Drive Mode
• Cont. Shooting/Bracket
I
• Self-timer
• You can assign a desired function to the T/.,,_/�/• buttons and to the
control wheel turning position in shooting mode.
• When you turn the control wheel or press .,,_/� on the control wheel in
playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.
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Operating the camera Playing back images
en
You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for A � Magnifies or reduces C ifii Deletes unnecessary images. �
each shooting mode with immediate effect. images. D [El Changes to the playback �-
• Turn the control wheel to screen. I»
:::,
magnify or reduce an image. c,.
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Playing back images
.. . . . . .
• on the control wheel.
n
• Some setting values can he finely • •I• •I•
adjusted by turning the rear dial.
""
....
B Aspect Ratio B Quality
CJ..
SteadyShot Control panel Action during movie playback
......
SteadyShot Adjust. SteadyS. Focal Len. Audio Rec Level Playback
0 Marker Display
·�
Zebra Grid Line II Pause
Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Fast forward
B Silent Shooting Gamma Disp. Assist Not set Fast rewind
Forward slow playback
.... Rewind slow playback
� Next movie
� Previous movie
II ... Frame advance
... II Frame rewind
II>) Volume settings
� Closes the control panel
Notes
• Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera.
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Recording movies Functions that can be selected using
the MENU button
1 Press the MOVIE button to start
recording. You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
• Since the !MOVIE Button] is set to
[Always] in the default setting, movie
recording can be started from any
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Shooting still images
0 (Camera Settings)
5 Press the shutter button halfway
S Image Size Selects the size of still images. down to focus.
(L: 12M/M: 5. l M/S: 3.0M (3:2)
L: IOM/M: 4.3M/S: 2.6M (16:9) • When the image is in focus, the e
L: 5.lM/M: 3.0M/S: I.3M (APS-C size, 3:2) indicator lights.
L: 4.3M/M: 2.6M/S: I.IM (APS-C size, 16:9))
S Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
(3:2/16:9) 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
S Quality Sets the image quality for still images.
• If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces. close-up
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine/Standard)
(macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by Lock-on AF, the camera analyzes
S RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable
(Compressed/Uncompressed)
composition. Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved.
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
(Standard/Wide)
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down)
U File Format Selects the movie file format.
(XAVC S 4K/XAVC S HD/AVCHD/MP4)
U Record Selling Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame.
(XAVC S 4K: 30p I OOM/25p I OOM/30p 60M/25p 60M/24p
IOOM/24p 60M
XAVC S HD: 60p 50M/50p 50M/30p 50M/25p 50M/24p
50M/120p IOOM/IOOp IOOM/120p 601\1/IOOp 60M
AVCHD: 60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i I7M(FH)/50i
l 7M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p
24M(FX)/24p l 7M(FH)/25p I7M(FH)
MP4: I920x1080 60p 28M/l 920xI080 50p 28M/l 920x 1080
30p 16M/1920x\080 25p 16M/1280x720 30p 6M/1280x720
25p 6M)
Dual Video REC Sets whether to simultaneously record an XA VC S movie
and MP4 movie or an A VCHD movie and MP4 movie.
(On/Off)
lliilJ HFR Settings Sets the High Frame Rate shooting settings.
(lliilJ Record Setting)
Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./Self-
timer/Self-timer(Cont)/Cont. Bracket/Single Bracket/WB
bracket/ORO Bracket)
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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Shooting still images Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, shooting order for
exposure bracketing. and white balance bracketing.
In [Auto Mode], the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot (Selftimer during Brkt/Bracket order)
with the appropriate settings. Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
(Flash OfttAutoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.I
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Wireless)
Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
(-3.0EV to +3.0EV)
2 Set the mode dial to Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
rillil!l (Auto Mode). (On/Off)
• Turn the mode dial while pressing Focus Mode Selects the focus mode.
the mode dial lock release button on (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus)
the center of the mode dial. Focus Area Selects the area of focus.
(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Expand Flexible Spot/
Lock-on AF)
Focus Settings Allows you to focus using the front dial, rear dial or control
wheel.
3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera. � AF llluminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene
to aid focusing.
(Auto/Oft)
4 Determine the size of a subject. Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
When using a lens with a zoom lever: (-5.0EV to +5.0EV)
Move the zoom lever. Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed,
When using a lens with a zoom ring: aperture, and exposure.
Tum the zoom ring. (0.5EV/0.3EV)
• The optical zoom is not available when ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
a fixed focal length lens is mounted. (Multi Frame NR/ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to ISO 409600)
• If the zoom range of the optical zoom is ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity will
exceeded when a Power zoom lens is start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode.
mounted, the camera automatically (Faster/Fast/Standard/Slow/Slower/1/8000 - 30")
switches over to the zoom other than Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.
the optical zoom. (Multi/Center/Spot)
White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images.
(Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm
White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.:
Daylight/Flaslt/Underwater Auto/C.Temp./Filter/Custom I-
3/Custom Setup)
ORO/Auto HOR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.
(Off/D-Range Opt.IAuto HDR)
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Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust
Removing the Eyepiece cup
contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
(Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/ When attaching the FDA-A !AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black & camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
White/Sepia/Style Boxl-6)
Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect. Put your fingers under the Eyepiece
(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft cup, and slide it upward.
High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/
HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/
Illustration)
Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and tone when recording
movies.
(Off/PP! - PP9)
Zoom Sets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the
Notes
focus.
• When an FDA-Al AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
Eil Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed switch the display between the viewfinder and the monitor by selecting
NR of I second or longer. [Viewfinder(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)] from [FINDER/MONITOR] in()
(On/Off)
(Custom Settings).
EiJ High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(Normal/Low/Off)
Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing
when pressing the center button in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces an<l adjust various settings
automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when
a smile is detected.
(Off/On (Regist. Faces)/On/Smile Shutter)
Eil Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
(On: High/On: Mid/On: Low/Off)
Eil Auto Obj. Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, or
Framing subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and automatically
trims and saves another copy of the image with a more
impressive composition.
(Off/Auto)
Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior
Auto.
(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)
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Holding the camera properly Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
( Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscapc/Sunset/Night
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait/Anti Motion Blur)
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the
Movie/HFR Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.
camera from moving. (Program Auto/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual
Esposure)
Viewfinder mode
Viewfinder mode Monitor mode SteadyShot Sets StcadyShot for shooting still images or movies. Reduces
(vertical position)
blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the
camera.
(On/Off)
SteadyShot Settings Sets SteadyShot settings
(SteadyShot Adjust./SteadyS. Focal Len.)
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S Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors. c5·
(sRGB/AdobeRGB) ::,
Cl)
Point CD
U Auto Slow Shut. Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed
following the brightness of 1he environment in movie mode.
One hand holds the grip of the camera. and the other hand supports the lens. (On/Off)
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
Point® (On/Off)
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart. Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording.
(0 to 31)
Point@ Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording.
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. (Live/Lip Sync)
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body hy placing Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
your elbow on your knee. (On/Off)
Memory recall Calls up settings pre-registered in fMemory]
( l /2/MI-M4)
Memory Registers the desired modes or camera seuings.
( 1/2/M 1-M4)
0 (Custom Settings)
Zebra Displays stripes to adjust brightness.
(Off/70 to I00/100+/Custom 1/Custom2)
E51 MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Oft)
Focus Magni!. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an
enlarged form.
(2 Sec/5 Sec/No Limit)
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Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural Auto Analyzes the lens information and automatically
outline. compensates for camera shake.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)
Manual Compensates for camera shake using the focal length set with
ltll Marker Display Sets whether to display the marker on the monitor when [SteadyS. Focal Len.] (Smm- 1000mm).
recording movies. • Set the focal length of the lens for shooting.
(On/Oft)
Notes
ltll Marker Settings Sets the marker displayed on the monitor when recording
• The SteadyShot function may not work optimalJy when the power has just been
movies.
(Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe) turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter
button has been pressed alJ the way down without stopping halfway.
Audio Level Display Sets Audio Level Display.
• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential
(On/Oft)
for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting. • When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, the
(IO Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Oft)
SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual]
DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or and set [SteadyS. Focal Len.] to match the lens you are using. In this case, the
in the viewfinder by pressing DISP on the control wheel. currently set SteadyShot focal length value will be displayed to the side of 11f>1.
(Monitor/Finder)
• When using an SEL16F28 lens (sold separately) with a teleconverter, etc., set
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set the focal length.
when focusing manually. • Switching [SteadyShot] [On]/[Off] will simultaneously change the setting both in
(High/Mid/Low/Oft)
the camera body and the lens.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. • When a Jens with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can be changed only
(Red/YelJow/White) by operating the switch on the lens. You cannot change the settings on the camera.
Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed
in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure
compensation in screen display.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time
or disappear shortly after the focus is achieved.
(On/Oft)
E5) Pre-AF Sets whether to perform auto focus before the shutter button
is half pressed.
(On/Oft)
Zoom Selling Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom
when zooming.
(Optical zoom only/On:Clearimage Zoom/On:Digital Zoom)
E5) Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the
viewfinder if an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
separately) is attached.
(On/Off)
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desired setting. Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without using
the exposure dial, or reset the exposure value to O when you
turn off the camera.
(Maintain/Reset)
Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the
focus.
(New Regislration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Setting the language and the clock
APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-cquivalent size for still To cancel the date and time setting operation
images and Super 35 mm-equivalent size for movies. Press the MENU button.
(On/Auto/Off)
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the
focus when an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
Checking or resetting the date/time and area
separately) is attached. The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is
(AF Adjustment Set./amount/Clear)
turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery
Lens Comp. Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens
has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu.
attached.
(Shading Comp./Chro. Aber. Comp./Distortion Comp.) MENU button-+� (Setup)-+
Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting]
(sold separate!y).
(Power Link/REC Link/REC Link&STBY/Auto)
Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function)
button is pressed.
(Drive Mode/Selftimer during Brkt/Flash Mode/Flash
Comp./Focus Mode/Focus Area/Exposure Comp./lSO/lSO
AUTO Min. SS/Metcring Mode/White Balance/ ORO/Auto MENU button
HOR/Creative Style/Shoot Mode/Picture Effect/Picture
Profile/Center Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect.IS Soft Skin Notes
Effect/S Auto Obj. Framing/S Image Sizc/S Aspect • This camer,1 does not have a function to insert the date on an image. You can insert
Ratio/S Quality/SteadyShot/StcadyShot Adjust./SteadyS. the date and save or print the image by using PlayMemories Home (For Windows
Focal Len./Audio Rec Level/Zebra/Grid Linc/lt] Marker
Display/Audio Level Display/Peaking Level/Peaking Color/ only) (page 89).
E5J Silent Shooting/Gamma Disp. Assist/Not set)
Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed Maintaining the date and time setting
up operations by pressing the keys. This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
(Control Wheel/Custom Button I/Custom Button 2/Custom and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. or
Button 3/Custom Button 4/Ccnter Button/Left Button/Right the battery is installed or not.
Button/Down Button/AEL Button/AF/MF Button/Focus
Hold Button*)
* You can assign a function to the focus hold button on the
lens.
Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the
exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting
shutter speed and aperture.
(ASS .... Fino.I &Fino ..... SS)
Dial Ev Comp Compensates the exposure with the front or rear dial.
(Off/ & Front dial/.... Rear dial)
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Setting the language and the clock Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the rotational direction of the
zoom lens. This function is only available with a power zoom
When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the lens that is compatible with this function.
functions, the language, date and time setting screen will appear. (Left(W)/Right(T) or Right(W)/Left(T))
MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button.
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn (Always/Movie Mode Only)
on the camera. Dial I Wheel Lock Sets whether to disable the front dial, rear dial or control
wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button.
A screen wi II appear that lets you set the (Lock/Unlock)
language to be used on the monitor.
• To tum the camera off, set the power .� (Wireless)
switch to OFF. Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
(Select on This Device/Select on Smartphone)
3 Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press e. WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by
pushing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button.
Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.
4 Select a desired geographic location, and then press e. Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
5 Press Jt..� on the control wheel, or select a selling item by SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password of smartphone connection.
turning the control wheel, then press e. Reset Network Set. Reset all network settings.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and
press • on the control wheel.
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Attaching a lens Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Notes � (Setup)
• When attaching a lens. do 1101 press the lens release button.
• Do not use force when attaching a lens. Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness.
• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount Jens (sold (Manual/Sunny Weather)
separately). To use the Mount Adaptor. refer to the operating manual supplied with Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder.
the Mount Adaptor. (Auto/Manual)
• When you want to shoOI full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder.
camera. Gamma Oisp. Assist Converts an S-Log image to an ITU709-equivalent image and
• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens displays it on the viewfinder or on the monitor.
firmly. (Off/Auto/S-Log2---+709(800% )/S-Log3---+ 709(800% ))
• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback
Audio signals Sets whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self-timer
To remove the lens operations.
M�(51.
1
(On/Oft)
u�
Press the lens release button all Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi
the way in and turn the lens card.
counterclockwise until it stops. (On/Off)
Tile Menu Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the
MENU button.
f
(On/Of )
Lens release button Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting
mode) on or off.
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Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. Attaching a lens
(On/Off)
Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the
HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings.
(HDMI Resolution/U 24p/60p Output/HOM! Info. Display/ lens.
1
U TC Output/U REC Control/CTRL FOR HDMI)
U 4K Output Sel. Sets how to record and output 4K movies via HDMI when Remove the body cap from the Front lens cap
the camera is connected to an external recorder/player that camera and the rear lens cap
supports 4K. from the rear of the lens.
(Memory Card+HDMI/HDMI Only(30p)/HDMI Only(25p)/
HDMI Only(24p)) • When changing the lens, change the
USB Connection Sets the USB connection method. lens quickly somewhere away from
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote) dusty locations to keep dust or debris
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB from getting inside the camera.
connection. Set to [Multi] in normal conditions and to • When shooting, remove the front lens
[Single[ only when the connection between the camera and a cap from the front of the lens.
computer or AV component cannot be established.
(Multi/Single)
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via USB connection when the
camera is connected to a computer or USB device using a
micro USB cable. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the
(On/Off) white index marks (mounting
Language Selects the language. indexes) on the lens and camera.
Date/Time Setup Sets date and time, and daylight savings. • Hold the camera with the lens facing
Area Setting Sets the location of use. down to prevent dust from entering into
Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images. the camera.
(Write Copyright Info/Set Photographer/Set Copyright/Disp.
Copyright Info)
White index marks
Format Formats the memory card.
File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images
and movies. 3 While pushing the lens lightly
(Series/Reset) toward the camera, turn the lens
Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images and
movies (MP4).
clockwise until it clicks into the
New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies
locked position.
(MP4). • Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and
playback.
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Notes
I Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the
• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards recordable number of still images on the memory card.
produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the
Version Displays the camera software version.
products.
• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this Certification Logo*' The certification can be displayed on the camera.
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor. Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore
• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on all settings to their default values.
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFA T*. Make sure that the (Initialize/Camera Settings Reset)
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect * I If you switch this item, it will be required to format the memory card in the setting
your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to fomiat the card. compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively. Also, note that it may not
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on
the card.
be possible to play back movies recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system
TY. =
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* exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards. *2 Overseas model only.
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Inserting a memory card (sold Charging the battery pack
separately) When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50
battery pack (supplied).
1 Slide the memory card cover to The InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack can be charged even when it has not
open it. been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack
again before shooting.
'.Ji
2 Insert the memory card. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the ....
CD
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battery charger.
�o�
• With the notched corner facing as ;;·
illustrated, insert the memory card until
l� ...
it clicks into place. • Push the battery pack until it clicks. CD
n
3
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Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly.
2 Connect the battery charger to the
ij-
wall outlet (wall socket).
3 Close the cover. • The CHARGE lamp lights orange
when charging is started.
• The CHARGE lamp turns off when
charging is finished.
• If the CHARGE lamp lights up and CHARGE lamp
then immediately turns off, the battery
pack is fully charged.
• For countries/regions other than the
To remove the memory card USA and Canada, connect the power
cord to the battery charger, and connect
Make sure that the access lamp (page 20) is not lit, then push the memory
the battery charger to the wall outlet
card in once.
(wall socket).
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Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the
You can use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall
micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the
socket) by using the AC Adaptor (supplied). wall outlet (wall socket).
Notes
• The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently
The charge lamp lights orange, and
charged baltery pack into the camera.
charging starts.
• [f you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
make sure that the icon (@ml\l) displays on the monitor. • Turn off the camera while charging
• Do not remove the battery pack while power is being supplied from a wall outlet the battery.
(wall socket). If you remove the bauery pack, the camera will turn off. • If the charge lamp lights up and then
• Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp (page 20) is lit. The data on immediately turns off. the battery
the memory card may be damaged. pack is fully charged.
• As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is • When the charge lamp flashes and Charge lamp
connected to the AC Adaptor. charging is not finished, remove and Lit: Charging
re-insert the battery pack. Off: Charging finished
• Under certain conditions. power may be supplied from the battery supplementarily
Flashing:
even if you are using the AC Adaptor. • For countries/regions other than the Charging error or charging paused
• Do not remove the micro USB cable while power is being supplied via USB USA and Canada, connect the power temporarily because the camera is
connection. Before you remove the micro USB cable. tum off the camera. cord to the AC Adaptor, and connect not within the proper temperature
• While power is being supplied via USB connection. the temperature inside the the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet range
camera may rise. shortening the continuous recording duration. (wall socket).
• When using a mobile charger as a power source, conlinn Lhat it is fully charged
before use. Also. be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during
use.
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Notes
• If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the Charging by connecting to a computer
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because
the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer
within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the
battery pack in an ambient temperature of between I 0°C to 30° C (S0°F to 86°F). camera turned off.
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) or the battery charger (supplied) to the nearest
wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor or the
battery charger, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately
to disconnect from the power source.
• When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that
has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp/CHARGE lamp may flash
quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If that happens, remove the
battery pack from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
• Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery without using it if it is already
fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery
performance.
Notes
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall • If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
socket). source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) time.
and AC Adaptor (supplied). • Do not turn on/off or restart !he computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and
Charging time (Full charge) the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the
The charging time is approximately 150 min. using the AC Adaptor camera and the computer.
(supplied), and approximately 250 min. using the battery charger • No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a modified
(supplied). computer.
Notes
• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a Checking the remaining battery charge
temperature of 25 °C (77 ° F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen.
use and circumstances.
High @mg�� �Low
Notes
• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
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Notes
• If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the Charging by connecting to a computer
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because
the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer
within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the
battery pack in an ambient temperature of between I 0°C to 30° C (S0°F to 86°F). camera turned off.
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) or the battery charger (supplied) to the nearest
wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor or the
battery charger, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately
to disconnect from the power source.
• When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that
has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp/CHARGE lamp may flash
quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If that happens, remove the
battery pack from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
• Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery without using it if it is already
fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery
performance.
Notes
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall • If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
socket). source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) time.
and AC Adaptor (supplied). • Do not turn on/off or restart !he computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and
Charging time (Full charge) the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the
The charging time is approximately 150 min. using the AC Adaptor camera and the computer.
(supplied), and approximately 250 min. using the battery charger • No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a modified
(supplied). computer.
Notes
• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a Checking the remaining battery charge
temperature of 25 °C (77 ° F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen.
use and circumstances.
High @mg�� �Low
Notes
• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
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Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the
You can use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall
micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the
socket) by using the AC Adaptor (supplied). wall outlet (wall socket).
Notes
• The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently
The charge lamp lights orange, and
charged baltery pack into the camera.
charging starts.
• [f you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
make sure that the icon (@ml\l) displays on the monitor. • Turn off the camera while charging
• Do not remove the battery pack while power is being supplied from a wall outlet the battery.
(wall socket). If you remove the bauery pack, the camera will turn off. • If the charge lamp lights up and then
• Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp (page 20) is lit. The data on immediately turns off. the battery
the memory card may be damaged. pack is fully charged.
• As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is • When the charge lamp flashes and Charge lamp
connected to the AC Adaptor. charging is not finished, remove and Lit: Charging
re-insert the battery pack. Off: Charging finished
• Under certain conditions. power may be supplied from the battery supplementarily
Flashing:
even if you are using the AC Adaptor. • For countries/regions other than the Charging error or charging paused
• Do not remove the micro USB cable while power is being supplied via USB USA and Canada, connect the power temporarily because the camera is
connection. Before you remove the micro USB cable. tum off the camera. cord to the AC Adaptor, and connect not within the proper temperature
• While power is being supplied via USB connection. the temperature inside the the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet range
camera may rise. shortening the continuous recording duration. (wall socket).
• When using a mobile charger as a power source, conlinn Lhat it is fully charged
before use. Also. be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during
use.
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Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack
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Inserting a memory card (sold Charging the battery pack
separately) When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50
battery pack (supplied).
1 Slide the memory card cover to The InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack can be charged even when it has not
open it. been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack
again before shooting.
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CD
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battery charger.
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• With the notched corner facing as ;;·
illustrated, insert the memory card until
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it clicks into place. • Push the battery pack until it clicks. CD
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Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly.
2 Connect the battery charger to the
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wall outlet (wall socket).
3 Close the cover. • The CHARGE lamp lights orange
when charging is started.
• The CHARGE lamp turns off when
charging is finished.
• If the CHARGE lamp lights up and CHARGE lamp
then immediately turns off, the battery
pack is fully charged.
• For countries/regions other than the
To remove the memory card USA and Canada, connect the power
cord to the battery charger, and connect
Make sure that the access lamp (page 20) is not lit, then push the memory
the battery charger to the wall outlet
card in once.
(wall socket).
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Notes
I Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the
• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards recordable number of still images on the memory card.
produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the
Version Displays the camera software version.
products.
• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this Certification Logo*' The certification can be displayed on the camera.
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor. Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore
• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on all settings to their default values.
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFA T*. Make sure that the (Initialize/Camera Settings Reset)
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect * I If you switch this item, it will be required to format the memory card in the setting
your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to fomiat the card. compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively. Also, note that it may not
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on
the card.
be possible to play back movies recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system
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Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. Attaching a lens
(On/Off)
Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the
HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings.
(HDMI Resolution/U 24p/60p Output/HOM! Info. Display/ lens.
1
U TC Output/U REC Control/CTRL FOR HDMI)
U 4K Output Sel. Sets how to record and output 4K movies via HDMI when Remove the body cap from the Front lens cap
the camera is connected to an external recorder/player that camera and the rear lens cap
supports 4K. from the rear of the lens.
(Memory Card+HDMI/HDMI Only(30p)/HDMI Only(25p)/
HDMI Only(24p)) • When changing the lens, change the
USB Connection Sets the USB connection method. lens quickly somewhere away from
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote) dusty locations to keep dust or debris
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB from getting inside the camera.
connection. Set to [Multi] in normal conditions and to • When shooting, remove the front lens
[Single[ only when the connection between the camera and a cap from the front of the lens.
computer or AV component cannot be established.
(Multi/Single)
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via USB connection when the
camera is connected to a computer or USB device using a
micro USB cable. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the
(On/Off) white index marks (mounting
Language Selects the language. indexes) on the lens and camera.
Date/Time Setup Sets date and time, and daylight savings. • Hold the camera with the lens facing
Area Setting Sets the location of use. down to prevent dust from entering into
Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images. the camera.
(Write Copyright Info/Set Photographer/Set Copyright/Disp.
Copyright Info)
White index marks
Format Formats the memory card.
File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images
and movies. 3 While pushing the lens lightly
(Series/Reset) toward the camera, turn the lens
Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images and
movies (MP4).
clockwise until it clicks into the
New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies
locked position.
(MP4). • Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and
playback.
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Attaching a lens Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Notes � (Setup)
• When attaching a lens. do 1101 press the lens release button.
• Do not use force when attaching a lens. Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness.
• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount Jens (sold (Manual/Sunny Weather)
separately). To use the Mount Adaptor. refer to the operating manual supplied with Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder.
the Mount Adaptor. (Auto/Manual)
• When you want to shoOI full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder.
camera. Gamma Oisp. Assist Converts an S-Log image to an ITU709-equivalent image and
• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens displays it on the viewfinder or on the monitor.
firmly. (Off/Auto/S-Log2---+709(800% )/S-Log3---+ 709(800% ))
• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback
Audio signals Sets whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self-timer
To remove the lens operations.
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(On/Oft)
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Press the lens release button all Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi
the way in and turn the lens card.
counterclockwise until it stops. (On/Off)
Tile Menu Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the
MENU button.
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(On/Of )
Lens release button Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting
mode) on or off.
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Setting the language and the clock Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the rotational direction of the
zoom lens. This function is only available with a power zoom
When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the lens that is compatible with this function.
functions, the language, date and time setting screen will appear. (Left(W)/Right(T) or Right(W)/Left(T))
MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button.
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn (Always/Movie Mode Only)
on the camera. Dial I Wheel Lock Sets whether to disable the front dial, rear dial or control
wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button.
A screen wi II appear that lets you set the (Lock/Unlock)
language to be used on the monitor.
• To tum the camera off, set the power .� (Wireless)
switch to OFF. Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
(Select on This Device/Select on Smartphone)
3 Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press e. WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by
pushing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button.
Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.
4 Select a desired geographic location, and then press e. Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
5 Press Jt..� on the control wheel, or select a selling item by SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password of smartphone connection.
turning the control wheel, then press e. Reset Network Set. Reset all network settings.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and
press • on the control wheel.
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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Setting the language and the clock
APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-cquivalent size for still To cancel the date and time setting operation
images and Super 35 mm-equivalent size for movies. Press the MENU button.
(On/Auto/Off)
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the
focus when an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
Checking or resetting the date/time and area
separately) is attached. The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is
(AF Adjustment Set./amount/Clear)
turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery
Lens Comp. Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens
has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu.
attached.
(Shading Comp./Chro. Aber. Comp./Distortion Comp.) MENU button-+� (Setup)-+
Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting]
(sold separate!y).
(Power Link/REC Link/REC Link&STBY/Auto)
Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function)
button is pressed.
(Drive Mode/Selftimer during Brkt/Flash Mode/Flash
Comp./Focus Mode/Focus Area/Exposure Comp./lSO/lSO
AUTO Min. SS/Metcring Mode/White Balance/ ORO/Auto MENU button
HOR/Creative Style/Shoot Mode/Picture Effect/Picture
Profile/Center Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect.IS Soft Skin Notes
Effect/S Auto Obj. Framing/S Image Sizc/S Aspect • This camer,1 does not have a function to insert the date on an image. You can insert
Ratio/S Quality/SteadyShot/StcadyShot Adjust./SteadyS. the date and save or print the image by using PlayMemories Home (For Windows
Focal Len./Audio Rec Level/Zebra/Grid Linc/lt] Marker
Display/Audio Level Display/Peaking Level/Peaking Color/ only) (page 89).
E5J Silent Shooting/Gamma Disp. Assist/Not set)
Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed Maintaining the date and time setting
up operations by pressing the keys. This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
(Control Wheel/Custom Button I/Custom Button 2/Custom and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. or
Button 3/Custom Button 4/Ccnter Button/Left Button/Right the battery is installed or not.
Button/Down Button/AEL Button/AF/MF Button/Focus
Hold Button*)
* You can assign a function to the focus hold button on the
lens.
Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the
exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting
shutter speed and aperture.
(ASS .... Fino.I &Fino ..... SS)
Dial Ev Comp Compensates the exposure with the front or rear dial.
(Off/ & Front dial/.... Rear dial)
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desired setting. Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without using
the exposure dial, or reset the exposure value to O when you
turn off the camera.
(Maintain/Reset)
Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the
focus.
(New Regislration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
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Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural Auto Analyzes the lens information and automatically
outline. compensates for camera shake.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)
Manual Compensates for camera shake using the focal length set with
ltll Marker Display Sets whether to display the marker on the monitor when [SteadyS. Focal Len.] (Smm- 1000mm).
recording movies. • Set the focal length of the lens for shooting.
(On/Oft)
Notes
ltll Marker Settings Sets the marker displayed on the monitor when recording
• The SteadyShot function may not work optimalJy when the power has just been
movies.
(Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe) turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter
button has been pressed alJ the way down without stopping halfway.
Audio Level Display Sets Audio Level Display.
• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential
(On/Oft)
for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting. • When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, the
(IO Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Oft)
SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual]
DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or and set [SteadyS. Focal Len.] to match the lens you are using. In this case, the
in the viewfinder by pressing DISP on the control wheel. currently set SteadyShot focal length value will be displayed to the side of 11f>1.
(Monitor/Finder)
• When using an SEL16F28 lens (sold separately) with a teleconverter, etc., set
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set the focal length.
when focusing manually. • Switching [SteadyShot] [On]/[Off] will simultaneously change the setting both in
(High/Mid/Low/Oft)
the camera body and the lens.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. • When a Jens with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can be changed only
(Red/YelJow/White) by operating the switch on the lens. You cannot change the settings on the camera.
Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed
in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure
compensation in screen display.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time
or disappear shortly after the focus is achieved.
(On/Oft)
E5) Pre-AF Sets whether to perform auto focus before the shutter button
is half pressed.
(On/Oft)
Zoom Selling Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom
when zooming.
(Optical zoom only/On:Clearimage Zoom/On:Digital Zoom)
E5) Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the
viewfinder if an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
separately) is attached.
(On/Off)
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Holding the camera properly Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
( Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscapc/Sunset/Night
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait/Anti Motion Blur)
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the
Movie/HFR Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.
camera from moving. (Program Auto/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual
Esposure)
Viewfinder mode
Viewfinder mode Monitor mode SteadyShot Sets StcadyShot for shooting still images or movies. Reduces
(vertical position)
blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the
camera.
(On/Off)
SteadyShot Settings Sets SteadyShot settings
(SteadyShot Adjust./SteadyS. Focal Len.)
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S Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors. c5·
(sRGB/AdobeRGB) ::,
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U Auto Slow Shut. Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed
following the brightness of 1he environment in movie mode.
One hand holds the grip of the camera. and the other hand supports the lens. (On/Off)
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
Point® (On/Off)
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart. Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording.
(0 to 31)
Point@ Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording.
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. (Live/Lip Sync)
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body hy placing Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
your elbow on your knee. (On/Off)
Memory recall Calls up settings pre-registered in fMemory]
( l /2/MI-M4)
Memory Registers the desired modes or camera seuings.
( 1/2/M 1-M4)
0 (Custom Settings)
Zebra Displays stripes to adjust brightness.
(Off/70 to I00/100+/Custom 1/Custom2)
E51 MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Oft)
Focus Magni!. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an
enlarged form.
(2 Sec/5 Sec/No Limit)
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Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust
Removing the Eyepiece cup
contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
(Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/ When attaching the FDA-A !AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black & camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
White/Sepia/Style Boxl-6)
Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect. Put your fingers under the Eyepiece
(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft cup, and slide it upward.
High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/
HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/
Illustration)
Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and tone when recording
movies.
(Off/PP! - PP9)
Zoom Sets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the
Notes
focus.
• When an FDA-Al AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
Eil Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed switch the display between the viewfinder and the monitor by selecting
NR of I second or longer. [Viewfinder(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)] from [FINDER/MONITOR] in()
(On/Off)
(Custom Settings).
EiJ High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(Normal/Low/Off)
Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing
when pressing the center button in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces an<l adjust various settings
automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when
a smile is detected.
(Off/On (Regist. Faces)/On/Smile Shutter)
Eil Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
(On: High/On: Mid/On: Low/Off)
Eil Auto Obj. Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, or
Framing subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and automatically
trims and saves another copy of the image with a more
impressive composition.
(Off/Auto)
Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior
Auto.
(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)
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Shooting still images Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, shooting order for
exposure bracketing. and white balance bracketing.
In [Auto Mode], the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot (Selftimer during Brkt/Bracket order)
with the appropriate settings. Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
(Flash OfttAutoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.I
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Wireless)
Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
(-3.0EV to +3.0EV)
2 Set the mode dial to Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
rillil!l (Auto Mode). (On/Off)
• Turn the mode dial while pressing Focus Mode Selects the focus mode.
the mode dial lock release button on (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus)
the center of the mode dial. Focus Area Selects the area of focus.
(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Expand Flexible Spot/
Lock-on AF)
Focus Settings Allows you to focus using the front dial, rear dial or control
wheel.
3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera. � AF llluminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene
to aid focusing.
(Auto/Oft)
4 Determine the size of a subject. Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
When using a lens with a zoom lever: (-5.0EV to +5.0EV)
Move the zoom lever. Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed,
When using a lens with a zoom ring: aperture, and exposure.
Tum the zoom ring. (0.5EV/0.3EV)
• The optical zoom is not available when ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
a fixed focal length lens is mounted. (Multi Frame NR/ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to ISO 409600)
• If the zoom range of the optical zoom is ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity will
exceeded when a Power zoom lens is start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode.
mounted, the camera automatically (Faster/Fast/Standard/Slow/Slower/1/8000 - 30")
switches over to the zoom other than Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.
the optical zoom. (Multi/Center/Spot)
White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images.
(Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm
White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.:
Daylight/Flaslt/Underwater Auto/C.Temp./Filter/Custom I-
3/Custom Setup)
ORO/Auto HOR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.
(Off/D-Range Opt.IAuto HDR)
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0 (Camera Settings)
5 Press the shutter button halfway
S Image Size Selects the size of still images. down to focus.
(L: 12M/M: 5. l M/S: 3.0M (3:2)
L: IOM/M: 4.3M/S: 2.6M (16:9) • When the image is in focus, the e
L: 5.lM/M: 3.0M/S: I.3M (APS-C size, 3:2) indicator lights.
L: 4.3M/M: 2.6M/S: I.IM (APS-C size, 16:9))
S Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
(3:2/16:9) 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
S Quality Sets the image quality for still images.
• If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces. close-up
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine/Standard)
(macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by Lock-on AF, the camera analyzes
S RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable
(Compressed/Uncompressed)
composition. Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved.
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
(Standard/Wide)
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down)
U File Format Selects the movie file format.
(XAVC S 4K/XAVC S HD/AVCHD/MP4)
U Record Selling Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame.
(XAVC S 4K: 30p I OOM/25p I OOM/30p 60M/25p 60M/24p
IOOM/24p 60M
XAVC S HD: 60p 50M/50p 50M/30p 50M/25p 50M/24p
50M/120p IOOM/IOOp IOOM/120p 601\1/IOOp 60M
AVCHD: 60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i I7M(FH)/50i
l 7M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p
24M(FX)/24p l 7M(FH)/25p I7M(FH)
MP4: I920x1080 60p 28M/l 920xI080 50p 28M/l 920x 1080
30p 16M/1920x\080 25p 16M/1280x720 30p 6M/1280x720
25p 6M)
Dual Video REC Sets whether to simultaneously record an XA VC S movie
and MP4 movie or an A VCHD movie and MP4 movie.
(On/Off)
lliilJ HFR Settings Sets the High Frame Rate shooting settings.
(lliilJ Record Setting)
Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./Self-
timer/Self-timer(Cont)/Cont. Bracket/Single Bracket/WB
bracket/ORO Bracket)
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Recording movies Functions that can be selected using
the MENU button
1 Press the MOVIE button to start
recording. You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
• Since the !MOVIE Button] is set to
[Always] in the default setting, movie
recording can be started from any
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
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Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button
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B Aspect Ratio B Quality
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SteadyShot Control panel Action during movie playback
......
SteadyShot Adjust. SteadyS. Focal Len. Audio Rec Level Playback
0 Marker Display
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Zebra Grid Line II Pause
Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Fast forward
B Silent Shooting Gamma Disp. Assist Not set Fast rewind
Forward slow playback
.... Rewind slow playback
� Next movie
� Previous movie
II ... Frame advance
... II Frame rewind
II>) Volume settings
� Closes the control panel
Notes
• Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera.
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Playing back images
.. . . . . .
• on the control wheel.
n
• Some setting values can he finely • •I• •I•
adjusted by turning the rear dial.
en
You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for A � Magnifies or reduces C ifii Deletes unnecessary images. �
each shooting mode with immediate effect. images. D [El Changes to the playback �-
• Turn the control wheel to screen. I»
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magnify or reduce an image. c,.
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Deleting images Operating the camera
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding. How to use the control wheel
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• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control
2 Select [Delete] with •IT on the control wheel, then press e. e
wheel to move the selection frame. Press in the center of the control
wheel to set the selected item. In this manual. the action of pressing the
• To delete several images at a time, select MENU button---+ [El (Playback) up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by JJ,JT/.,,_/�.
---+ [Delete]. • The following functions are assigned to .i,J.,,_/� on the control wheel.
Notes ... DISP Changes the screen display.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. � ISO ISO sensitivity
-4 0tQJ Drive Mode
• Cont. Shooting/Bracket
I
• Self-timer
• You can assign a desired function to the T/.,,_/�/• buttons and to the
control wheel turning position in shooting mode.
• When you turn the control wheel or press .,,_/� on the control wheel in
playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.
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How to use the Quick Navi screen
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• When using [Creative Style[ (page 38) or [Picture Profile[ (page 38). some of the subject. s.
setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. M (Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure ;;;·
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Exposure) (the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or
rear dial. 0
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Functions available for each shooting How to use the Quick Navi screen
mode Using the Quick Navi screen. you can change settings directly on the
recording information display when the screen mode is set to [For
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
viewfinder] (Quick Navi).
In the table below, 'I/ indicates the function is available, and a - indicates
the function is not available.
1 MENU button-+ O (Custom Settings)-+ [DISP Button)-+
Exposure Cont. Face Smile Auto Obj. [Monitor) -+ [For viewfinder] -+ [Enter)
Shoot Mode Sell-timer
Comp. Shooting Detection Shutter Framing
lillThl iO
iO+
- 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 2 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to "T1
[For viewfinder).
C
·1--
CII
- ��·""i==--
� - 'I/ - - - 'I/
In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode
- 'I/ - - - 'I/
CJ 100 UJ l"" FIN(&Op Cl
j 1f_ L �;:.-
•"
. �!00--
- - -
!....J....1.·
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-
-
'I/ -
-
'I/ V
-
'I/
1
i-----.......-· �I::::- ----- .::,
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((,}\ 'I/ V -
- -
-
t:=l 'I/ - - - In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode
=I
p 'I/ V 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 'I/ 0100 (!JIWRNE60pl.:IRI
Ifill] 'I/* - - - - -
• The displayed con1ents and their position shown are just a guideline. and
* When the shooting mode is set to M. the exposure can be adjusted only may differ from 1hc actual display.
when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
4 Select the desired item with J;./T/"4/� on the control wheel.
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Functions that can be operated using Using the various functions
the buttons/dials This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a
list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to "Help Guide"
You can set up or operate various functions using these buttons/dials.
(page 2), which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions.
For the location of the buttons/dials, see "Identifying parts" (page 18).
Mode dial (75) Switches the shoaling mode. Ei! Image Size (still image)
MENU button (35) Di.splays the menu screen for setting menu items.
MOVIE button (70)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the
Records movies.
image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the
AF/MF button/AEL button/ Switches the autofocus und manual focus temporarily .I
� button Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Displays more images can be recorded.
multiple images on the screen simultaneously.
<±{ button (73) Scales an image up when viewing images.
MENU button--+ O (Camera Settings)--+ [1::9 Image Size]--+
Fn button (33)/'t] button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn
Select the desired setting.
button. In [For viewfinder] screen. switches to the Quick
Navi screen.fin playback mode. pressing •:::J button
When [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9
switches to "Send to Smartphone'" screen. L: 12M 4240x 2832 pixels L: IOM 4240x 2384 pixels
Exposure compensation Sets the range for exposure adjustment. M:5.IM 2768x 1848 pixels M:4.3M 2768 x 1560 pixels
dial S: 3.0M 2128x 1416pixels S:2.6M 2128x 1200 pixels
� button (71) Plays back images.
When [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On]
mi button (74) Deletes images.
Custom button Assigns a frequently-used function to the button. When (Aspe.ct _Raljo] ls 3:2 When (Aspect Ratio] is 16:9
The following function is assigned to each button in the L: 5.lM 2768x 1848 pixels L:4.3M 2768x 1560 pixels
default settings. M:3.0M 2128x 1416pixels M:2.6M 2128x 1200 pixels
CI (Custom I) button: White Balance
C2 (Custom 2) button: Focus Settings S: I.3M 1376x 920 pixels S: I.IM 1376x 776 pixels
C3 (Custom 3) button: Focus Mode
C4 (Custom 4) button:Not set Notes
• When [1::9 Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW
images corresponds to [L].
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Using the various functions List of icons on the monitor
sensitivity indicator
Audio: Dolby Digital CiEOFF D-Range Optimizer/
MP4 Records MP4 (A VC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB �
Auto HOR/Auto HOR
�· �.�.
lillll] image warning
�D
uploads, e-mail attachments, etc.
Audio: AAC
Picture Effect error
Notes
• Under the following conditions. an SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class 3: W .m-rm Picture Profile (81) 2015-1-1
10:37PM
Date of recording
with a capacity of 64 GB or more is required (page 57).
- When shooting with IU File Format] set to [XAVC S 4KI and ru Record �F 3(7 File number/Number of
Setting] set to i30p lOOMJ. f25p 100M] or [24p 100M] © Copyright Information images in the view
- When shooting with ft!! File Format] set to [XAVC S HD] and [U Record PEAK PEAK
mode
HI MID
Focus peaking (40)
Setting! set to f l 20p IOOMJ or [IOOp IOOMJ (@llEC(@STl!Y REC Control
PEAK PEAK
• Under the following conditions. an SDXC memory card of SD Speed LO OFF
Class I0: CLASS@; with a capacity of 64 GB or more or an SDXC memory card of
0 Spot metering area
UHS Speed Class I: l!J or faster with a capacity of 64 GB or more is required 00:00:00:00 Time code
(hour:minute:second:
ru
(page 57).
Display Indication· ,:- frame) (45)
- When shooting with File Format] set to [XAVC S 4KJ and lU Record
• Lock-on Lock-on AF guide 00 00 00 00 User bit (45)
ru
Setting! set to 130p 60MJ.125p 60M] or [24p 60MJ
- When shooting with File Format] set to [XAYC s HDJ and IU Record AF
Setting] set to other than I I 20p 100M] or [lOOp lOOMJ ·S··•··J··l··l··O··l·-1-+-4··S• Bracket indicator
- When shooting with IMovie/HFRJ set to 1ml] (High Frame Rate) Exposure compensation
• When [U File Format! is set to IXAYC S 4K], [HDMI Info. DisplayJ is (37)/Metered Manual
.
temporarily set to fOffJ.
STBY Movie recording
• When lU File Format I is set to IXAVC S 4K] and the camera is connected to an
standby
HDMI device for movie recording. the picture will not be displayed on the monitor.
• When lU File Format! is set to [XAVC S 4K] and the camera is connected to an REC 0:12 Recording time of the
movie (m:s)
HDMI device. !Smile/Face Detect.] and [Center Lock-on AFI are temporarily set to
[Off]. ((•)) (()) Focus
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List of icons on the monitor Using the various functions
Display Indication '• • When [ltll File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to
[On]. [Smile/Face Detect.], [Center Lock-on AF] and [ltll REC Control] are
s�c� Smart Zoom/Clear �lspl�y > J�:, 1:lndicatlon ''" 1,;hj(� temporarily set to [Off]. Also, even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device,
Image Zoom/Digital
D�
Zoom
DIJJ� Drive mode (36) the picture is not output to the HDMI device while the movie is being recorded.
&10 0ll • When you switch to movie mode or start recording a movie with lltll File Fom1at]
� C's View Mode (72) C8!:l( lilll:IS
0.3EV3 0.3£V3
set to IXAVC S 4KJ. [APS-C/Super 35mm] is locked to [0ft].
�1€:i:JC �11iBS • If an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the edges of the screen may appear dark.
C'MP4 0.3EV3 0.3EV3
QJ;I When shooting 4K movies with the camera, we recommend using a lens compatible
WSHI DROLO
C'AVCHD with 35 mm full-frame format.
...""'
i:::.>1mJ i:::.>1(]!1
WBHI DROLO
11:1 Record Setting
CXAVCS
HD (!) .1, $ ) Flash mode (37)/Red-
CXAVCS
A�..!$�
l<I> eye reduction (37)
4K The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality.
100-0003 Folder - file number !Zl ±0.0 Flash compensation
MENU button -+ O (Camera Settings) -+ IU Record Setting]
(37)
o-n Protect ( 44) -+Select the desired mode.
CE CE Focus mode (37)
XAVC S 4K
XAVC S HD
Recording mode of
movies m l:ll!D When [ltll File Formal] is set to [XAVC S 4K]
AVCHD MP4 � bl AF area Record Setting Bit-rate ''¥' Description �'
JJij_ :;_ -' E1 ·,� ;,
DPOF DPOF sec ID] m 30p IOOM/ Approx. 100 Mbps Records the highest image quality movies at
s
25p IOOM 3840 X 2160 (30p/25p).
Auto Object Framing [!J 30p 60M/ Approx. 60 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
D,. bl,. �
o·
m.
25p 60M 3840 X 2160 (30p/25p).
llm 11m Dual Video REC (36)
24p IOOM*/- Approx. 100 Mbps Records the highest image quality movies at "'
C:
11m !Im ID],.
11m [fJt. 3840 x 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-
like atmosphere.
C:
::,
o·
!'.l.
-PC- PC Remote 1'l0ff l:l, � Face Detection/Smile 24p 60M*/- Approx. 60 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
o'!J Silent Shooting (82) eo, eo, Shutter (38) 3840 x 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-
8;;I Bright Monitoring eo, like atmosphere.
© Write Copyright 1'23lfil]0 Metering mode (37) When [ltll File Formal] is set to [XAVC S HD]
..
Information (46) 35mm Lens focal length Rec.ord Setting Bit-rate, �" .. Description jj,,
;,. -"''
120fps Frame rate for HFR AWB ,,, c.. White balance (Auto, 60p SOM/ Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
100fps shooting (39) ,!;!, 1)¥.f-1 Preset. Underwater 50p SOM 1920 X 1080 (60p/50p).
Anlst1 Anist1 Ganuna Disp. Assist 1)¥.fo 1)¥.{•1 1)¥.{•2 Auto, Custom, Color 30p SOM/ Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
LHogl U-L�vl
(45) \ - b..•..a
B
temperature. Color 25p SOM 1920 X 1080 (30p/25p).
7500K A5 G5 filter) (37) 24p SOM*/- Approx. 50 Mbps Records high image quality movies at
1920 x 1080 (24p). This produces a cinema-
��� D-Range Optimizer/
like atmosphere.
Auto HDR (37)
120p IOOM/ Approx. IOO Mbps Performs high-speed recording at
IOOp IOOM 1920 x 1080 (120p/100p). Movies can be
120p 60M/ Approx. 60 Mbps recorded at 120 fps/I00 fps.
IOOp 60M • You can create smoother slow-motion
images using compatible editing equipment.
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Using the various functions List of icons on the monitor
�-
24p l 7M(FH)/
25p I 7M(FHi
Approx. 17 Mbps
(Avg.)
Records standard image quality movies at
1920 x 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a
llliJM
�.
cinema-like atmosphere.
CT][fil�� @ml jp USB power supply (54)
When Ill:! File Formal) is set to IMP4J ..) � Scene Recognition Flash charge in
icons
Record Setting Bil-rate DescriP.lion ,;,'1l,:i iJ i
progress
1920xl080 Approx. 28 Mbps Records high image quality movies of rlll \i ,;, J
[�] APS-C/Super 35111111
60p 28M/ (Avg.) )920 X )080 (60p/5Qp). Ci) � � (42)
50p 28M
D Memory card (56)/ D Setting Effect OFF (40)
1920xl080 Approx. 16 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of NO CARO Upload (45)
.CON AF llluminator (37)
m
30p 16M/ (Avg.) 1920 X J080 (3Qp/25p).
25p 16M ii i:ioFF NFC is activated
D�t 6:
J 280x720 Approx. 6 Mbps Records small file size movies in 1280 x 720
6! Du + Airplane Mode
"""
30p 6M/ (Avg.) (30p/25p).
25p 6M 100 Remaining number of No audio recording of
recordable images movies (39)
* Only when INTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC
�im Aspect ratio of still
images (36)
to Wind Noise Reduction
(39)
12M 10M Image size of still SteadyShot ofl/on.
l(iJt,tlfl::
5.1M 4.3M images (36) Camera shake warning
3.0M 2.6M 1111::o (64)
1.3M 1.1M ufnaa SteadyShot Focal
8mm
IEIWIDE
nfu8� Length/Camera shake
IEISTD m warning (64)
RAW RAW+J Image quality of still Overheating warning
111lll li!ill!l•J images (36) [El
x.FINE �ULL
"'
lliROA
Database file full/
FINE STD Database file error
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Using the various functions
3f-----�
�=
I ===='
Auto focus functions �
ci'
Viewfinder mode Histogram display [Focus Mode]: You can select the focus method to suit the movement of the ;;
Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode subject. C:
�
:::,
ci'
�
MENU button--+ O (Camera Settings)--+ [Focus Model --+ :::,
ti)
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Using the various functions Identifying parts
[Focus Area): You can select the focusing area. Use this function when it is
difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Bottom view
MENU button--+ O (Custom Settings)--+ [1::9 Silent Shooting] • When you attach a vertical gri p
(sold separately), remove the
--+ Select the desired setting. battery cover.
• Make sure that the cord is not
pinched when you close the
cover.
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Identifying parts Using the various functions
[j]] Hooks for shoulder strap jj]] Memory card slot Notes
• Use the [S Silent Shooting] function on your own responsibility, while taking
• Attach both ends of the strap * For details on compatible accessories
onto the camera. sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject.
for the multi imerface shoe and the
• Even if [S Silent Shooting] is set to [On]. it will not be completely silent.
Multi/Micro USB Terminal. visit the
• Even if [S Silent Shooting I is set to [On 1, the operating sound of the aperture and
Sony website, or consult your Sony
focus will sound.
dealer or local authorized Sony service
• When shooting still images using the [S Silent Shooting] function with low ISO
facility.
sensitivity, if you point the camera at a very bright light source, high intensity areas
You can also use accessorie;:s that are
on the monitor may be recorded in darker tones.
compatible with the accessory shoe.
• When the power is turned off, the shutter sound may beep in rare occasions. This is
Open.1tions with other manufactures·
not a malfunction.
accessories are not guaranteed.
• Image distortion caused by the movement of the subject or the camera may occur.
n 1 ��)\ace Shoe &MW!Mlfili • If you shoot images under instantaneous lightning or flickering lights, such as the
flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting. a striping effect may occur on
m
the image.
Attaching the cable protector
IHI (N mark)
Use the cable protector to prevent the
• If you wan! to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self
timer operates, set [Audio signals I to [Offl.
• This mark indicates the touch
HDMI cable from being disconnected • Even if [J:'.51 Silent Shooting] is set to [On I. the shutter sound may beep under the
point for connecting the camera
and an NFC-enabled when shooting images connected by following circumstances:
Smarlphone. the HDMI cable. Open both of the - I While Balance] is set to [Custom Setup I
For detai Is on the location of the jack covers and insert an HDMI cable - I Face Registration l c·
m) (N mark) on your into the camera. Altach the cable • You cannot select [6' Silent Shooting·] when the mode dial is set to other than P/A/ �
Smart phone, refer to the SIM.
operating instructions of the
protector as illustrated so that the
edge of the cable protector fits in the
• When [S Silent Shooting I is set to [On I. the following functions are not available: g:
Smarlphone. Flash shooting/Auto HOR/Picture Effect/Picture Profile/Long Exposure NR/e-Front ill
slit to the left of the•, (microphone) Curtain Shut.IS. Auto 1mg. Extract./BULB shooting/Multi Frame NR
jack. Secure the cable protector w ith • When shooting using a function downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps,
the attachment screw. Then secure IS Silent Shooting! is canceled.
the HDMI cable with the fixing dial. • The minimum value for ISO sensitivity is ISO I 00.
Fit the edge in the slit • After you turn the camera on. the time in which you can start recording is extended
by 0.5 seconds.
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Identifying parts
You can perform the following operations using the camera's Wi-Fi and
NFC One-touch functions.
\
[I)
Saving images to a computer. Transfe1Ting images from the
camera to a smanphone. [gJ �
I I� � ""
l'�Y L
�
I _k�
('O
('O
+
button (28)
For viewing: ffij (Delete) button
(74)
a )j I
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Identifying parts
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the
application downloading website ""� (PlayMemories Camern Apps) via
the Internet.
Downloading applications co
(I)
1
(I)
Access the application downloading website. "'(I)
hit p://www.sony.net/pmca/
• For more information on the computer environment required for '-'-'-��-[HJ
downloading. refer to the application download website. =---[§]
�----[j]
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain a service [I] Eyepiece cup (67) [§] Diopter-adjustment dial
account (first time only). [gJ Viewfinder • Adjust the diopter-adjustment
• Ir you have an account. sign in to the application download site. dial according to your eyesight
�b{}
I]] MENU button (35) until the display appears clearly
3 Select the desired application and CD To a USB terminal of the @] Eye sensor in the viewfinder.
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Adding applications to the camera (PlayMemories Camera Apps)
Identifying parts How to download applications directly using the Wi-Fi function of
the camera
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without
connecting lo a computer.
Front side
Select MENU button - iii"! (Application) - [Application List) -
(PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on
'..!.I
the screen to download applications.
• Acquire a service account in advance.
• Select MENU button -> .� (Wireless)-> [Access Point Set.] -> access
IIl point to be connected -> change [IP Address Selling] to [Auto] if it is set
Cg] lo [Manual].
�
@] Launching the application
[fil1-��---;-�
1 MENU button - iii"! (Application)-+ [Application Listi -
When the lens is removed Select the desired application to launch.
[I] AF illuminator (37 )/Self-timer
• You can use the JOne-touch(NFC)J menu to install NFC one-touch
lamp functions and call up the applications by simply touching the smartphone to
[[ Mount index the mJmark on the ...:amcra. c::
• Before using the NFC One-touch functions, set the applications that you !!!.
::,
[ID Image sensor*' <C
want to call up using the following proceJure: Cl)
"C
[j]] Mount MENU bullon --+ .� (Wireless)--+ [One-touch(NFC)I--+ desired ::!.
[j] Contacts*' application
Arter displaying the shooting screen on the camera. touch the smartphone to
gg·
* I Do not cover this part during mo\·ie the camera.
recording.
• "Smart Remote Embedded"" is assigned 10 IOne-touch(NFC)I in the default
Doing so may cm1se noise or lower
[I] Power switch/Shutter button setting.
the volume.
Cg] Front dial *2 Do not dircttly touch these parts.
� Remote sensor
@] Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
[fil Lens release bullon
[ID Built-in microphone*'
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Developing RAW images (Image Data Checking the supplied items
Converter} The nu111ber in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
With Image Data Converter. you can do the following: • Camera ( I J • Body cap (I) (Attached on the
• You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW formal with various • AC Adaptor (I) ca111era)
The shape of !he AC Adaptor may
corrections. such as tone curve and sharpness.
differ depending on the country/
• You can adjust images with white balance, exposure. and [Creative
region.
Style], etc.
• You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
• Battery charger BC-VWI (I) """'
• Power cord (mains lead) (I)* (nol • Cable protector (I )
You can either save the image as RAW format or save il in a general file "'
for111al.
supplied in the U.S.A. and
Canada)
"'"'
C
• You can display and co111pare the RAW i111ages and JPEG i111ages
recorded by this camera.
For how to auach the cable protector
• You can rank images in 5 grades. to the camera. refer to page 22.
• You can apply color labels. • Shoe cap (I) (Attached on the
* Multiple power con.is may be supplied camera)
Installing Image Data Converter with your camera. Use the appropriate • Eyepiece Cup (I J (Allached on
one that matches your country/region. the ca111cra)
Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following • Rechargeable battery pack NP • Instruction Manual {I) (this
URL, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download FW50 (2) manual)
Image Data Converter. • Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch
h llp ://www.sony.co.j p/ids-se/ {NFC) Guide (I J
� This guide explains the functions that
• An Internet connection is required. require a Wi-Fi connection.
• Micro USB cable (I J
• For details on operation. refer to the following l111age Data Convener
suppo11 page (English only):
htlp ://www.sony.co.jplids-se/
• You can also check the details fro111 "Help" in the menu bar of l111age
Data Converter. • Shoulder strap (I)
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Notes on using your camera
Notes when playing movies on other On the data specifications described Importing images to your computer and
devices
Movies recorded with this camera may
in this manual
The data on performance and specifo.:a1ions using them (PlayMemories Home)
not be played back correctly on other are defined under tht: following conditions,
dcvil'.t!S. Also, movies recorded with except as described in this manual: at an The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and
other devices may nol be played back ordinary ambient temperature of 25 °C movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required
correctly on this t..:amcra. {77 cF), and using ;i hattery pack that has
Discs created from A VCHD movies
for importing XA VC S movies or A VCHD movies to your computer.
been fully charged until the charge lamp
recordt:d by this camera can be played has turned off.
b,1ck only on AVCHD-compatiblc Playing back imported
devices. DVD players or recorders How to turn off wireless network images
cannot play back discs L'.rcatcd from functions (Wi-Fi and NFC, etc.)
AVCHD movies, ;.1s they arc temporarily
incompatihlc with the AVCHD format. When you board <Ill uirplanc. etc., you i.:an
Also. DVD players or recorders may fail turn off all wirdcss network functions
to eject HD discs rci:orded in AVCHD temporarily.
Importing images from your camera
format. Select MENU huuun--+ .� (Wireless)--+
Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p (Airplane Model - (On(. For Windows, the following functions are also
format <::an be pl.tycd back only on 1080 Jr you set (Airplane Model to [OnJ. an+ available: Sharing images on
60p/1080 50p-supportcd devices. (airplane) mark will be displayed on the PlayMemories Online"'
C
Movies recorded in XA VC S format can screen.
be played back only on XA VC S
suppuncLI t.Jcvit..:t::s. Notes on wireless LAN I] You(D· PlayMemorie_s
If your c:.1111era is lost or stolen, Sony bears
Warning on copyright no responsibility for the loss or damage Viewing images Creating Uploading images
Television programs. films. videot:.ipcs. caused by illcg�il al'.i.:css or use of the on a calendar movie to network
and 01hcr ma1crials may be copyrighted. registered access point on the camera. discs services
Un:.iuthorizcd recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provisions of the Notes on security when using
wireless LAN products • You can download.Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control.
copyright laws.
To prevent !"Copyright Info] from being • Always make sure that you are using a etc. by performing the following procedure:
used illegally. leave JSct Photographer/ secure wireless LAN to avoid hacking. Connect the camera to your computer-+ launch PlayMemories Home-+
and (Set CopyrightJ blank when you lend access by malidous third parties. or click [Notifications].
or transfer the camera. other vulnerabilities.
Sony bears no responsibility for any • It is important that you set the securi1y Notes
trouble or damage nmscd by • An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other n�lwork
settings when using a wireless LAN.
unauthorized usc of !Copyright lnfo]. services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may nol be available in
• If a securi1y problem arises because no
The pictures used in this manual security prec..:autions are in place or due some countries or regions.
The photogr,1phs ust:d as examples of to any inevitable circumstances when • Refer to the following URL fnr Mac software:
pictures in this manual arc reproduced using a wireless LAN. Sony bears no http://www.sony.eo.jp/imsoft/Mac/
images. and arc not actual images shot responsibility for the loss or damage. • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser). supplied with models released
using this i.:amt:ra. before 2011. has already been installed on your computer. it will he overwritten by
PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Homl', the
successor software of PMB.
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Importing images to your computer and using them (PlayMemories Home) Notes on using your camera
• Movies recorded using the f60p 28M(PS)l/f50p 28M(PS)I. f60i 24M(FX)ll150i Notes on shooting with the Notes on recording for long periods
24MiFX)j or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)J setting in llt] Record Setting] are viewfinder of time or recording 4K movies
convened by PlayMemories Home tu create an A YCHD recording disc. This This camera is equipped with an Organic Depending on the camera and battery
conversion can take a long time. Also. you cannot create a disc with the original Elcctro-Lumincsccncc viewfinder with temperature. you may be unable tu record
high resolution and high colllrast. This movies or the power may turn off
image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a
viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle automatically to protect the camera.
Blu-ray Disc.
and a long eye relief. This camera i:" A message wi II be displayed on the
designed to provide an easily viewable screen before the power turns off or you
Installing PlayMemories Home vicw!indcr by appropriately b,tlancing can no longer record movies. In this case,
various elemems. leave the power off and wait until the "'"'
Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following The image may be slightly distorted near camera and battery temperature goi.:s
down. Ir you turn on the power withou1
URL, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download the corners of 1he viewfinder. This is not cil
PlayMemories Home.
a malfunction. When you want to see the
full composition with all its details. you
lc1ting the camera and battery cool
enough. the power may cum off again or
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can also use the monitor. you may be unable to record movies.
http://www.sony.net/pm/ Under high ambient temperatures. the
If you pan the camera while looking into
the viewfinder or move your eyes around, tcmperaturc of the.: camera rises tJuickly.
• An Internet connection is required. the image in the viewfinder may be When the temperature of the camera
For details on operation. refer to the following PlayMemories Ho111e distorted or the color of the image may rises, the image quality may deteriorate.
change. This is a d1arac1cristic of1hc lens It is ret.:ommcnded that you wait until the
support page (English only): or display device and is not a temperature of the camera drops before
http://www.sony.co.j p/pmh-se/ malrunction. When you shoot an image. continuing to shoot.
we recommend 1h,1t you look at the The surf..tci.: or the camera may gd warm.
To add functions to PlayMemories Home center <.m.::a of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction.
When shooting with the viewfinder. you Especially during -1-K movie shooting. the
When you connect the camera to your may expericn(e symptoms such a:i recording time may be shona under low
computer. new functions may be added eyestrain. fatigue. trav..::l sickness. or temperature conditions. Warm up the
to PlayMemories Home. It is nausea. We recommend that you take a batlery pack or replace it with a new
break .ti regular intervals whl.!n you arc battery.
reco111111ended that you connect the shooting with the viewfinder.
ca111era lo your co111puter even if The required length or frequency of th!.! Noles on importing XAVC S movies
PlayMemories Ho111e has already been break m<.1y differ depending on the and AVCHD movies lo a computer
individuals. so you arc advis..::d to decide When importing XA VC S movies or
installed on the co111puter.
at your own discretion. In case you may A VCHD movies 10 a computer. download
feel uncomfortable. refrain from using and use the software PlayMcmorics Home
the viewfinder until your condition from the following website:
recovers. and consult your dot.:tor as http://www.sony.net/pm/
necessary.
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Notes on using your camera
No compensation for damaged Do not look at sunlight or a strong light Controlling the camera using your
content or recording failure
Sony c..·,111 prO\·· idc no guarantees in the
source through the 1cm when ii is
delachcd. This may result in computer (Remote Camera Control)
event of failure 10 record or loss or damage unrecoverable damage to the eyes or
of recorded images or audio dala due to a cause a malfunction. Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control you
malfunction of the camera or recording Do not use.: the camaa in areas where can:
media. etc. \Ve recommend barking up strong radio waves or radiation arc. being
cmi1tcd. Ri..:L·ording and pl,1yback may not
• Set up the camera or record an image from the computer.
important data.
function comxtly. Record an image directly to the computer.
Shooting with an E-mount lens Images may trail across on the screen in a • Perform an Interval Timer Shooting.
compatible APS-C size cold location. This is not a malfunction.
This cr.imt:ra is equipped with a 35 mm.
full-frami.: CMOS image sensor. However.
\Vhcn lllrning on the c.1111era in a r.:old
location. the sr.:rr.::cn may het.:ome
Set up the following before use: MENU button-. iii (Setup)-. [USB
the imagc size is automatically set to that of temporarily dark. When the camera Connection]-. [PC RemoteJ
the APS-C size setting and the image size is warms up. the screen will function
5·
usc. 1-lowi..:vcr. there may be some small • For details on operation. refer to the Help.
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blar.:k dots and/or hright dols (whiti..:. red. Notes on the multi interlace shoe
\\,'hen attaching or dctad1ing accessories
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blue or green in L·olor) 1ha1 r.:onstantly C
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Checking the number of images and Notes on using your camera
recordable time of movies Screen language
Notes on recording/playback
In order to stabilize the operation of the
You can select the language displayed memory card. it is recommended that you
When you insert a memory card into the camera on thee screen using the menu (page 46). format the memory card on the camera
and set the power switch to ON. the number of when you use it with that camera for the
images that can be recorded (should you Shooting procedure first time.
This camera has 2 modes for monitoring
continue to shoot using the current seltings) is Once you format the memory card, alI the
subjects: the monitor mode using the
data recorded on 1he memory card will be
displayed on the screen. moni1or. and the viewfinder mode using the
deleted and cannot be restored. Before "'c:c
viewfinder.
Notes
formatting. copy the data to a computer
or other device
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• When ··o" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow. the memory card is Functions built into this camera
If you repeatedly record and delete
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full. Replace the memory card with another one. or delete images from the current • This camera is compatible with 1080 60p
or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard images over a Jong period. the files on the
memory card (pages 44. 74) memory card may become fragmented
recording modes up to now. which record
• When ..NO CARD.. (the number of recordable images) Jlashes in yellow it means and movie recording may be suspended
. in an interlacing mcthod. this camera
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. records using a progressive method. This partway through. If this occurs. copy the
increases the resolution, and provides a dau1 to a computer or 01her devii;e and
then perform [ Format].
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory smoother, more realistic image.
• This camaa is compatible with -lK 30p/ Before you start recording, make a trial
card 4K 25p/4K 24p recording. Movies can be recording to make sure that the camera is
recorded in a higha resolution. working corrct:tly.
The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be This camera is designed to be dust and
recorded on a memory card formalted with this camera. The values are Creating an image database file moisture-resistant. but is not
If you insert a memory card that docs 1101 waterproof or splash-proof.
defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary
contain an image database tile into the
depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. camera and turn on thc power. the camera Back up recommendation for a
Image Size: L: 12M i.lUtomatically creates an image database memory card
Aspect Ratio: 3:2* file using some of the memory can.l's If you turn the camera off, remove the
capacity battery pack or the memory card, or
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images) disconnect the USB cable while the ..tl'l'CSs
Thi.! process may take a long time and you
�acity 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB cannot operate the L"amaa until the process lamp is fbshing. the data on the memory
Qualtty card may become damaged. To avoid data
I
is i.:omplcted. If a database file error occurs.
Standard 1800 3600 7200 14000 export all imagcs to your computer using loss. always copy (back up) data to another
FinL' 1300 2650 5300 10500 PlayMemorics Home n1 • and then format device.
Extra fine 740 1500 3000 6000 1he memory card using the camera.
How to operate or customize the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a
Display information (40) battery pack
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated. and Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
when you move your face away from the viewfinder. the viewing mode Battery Ille Number of images
reverts to monitor mode (default settings). You can change the screen Shooting (sti!l Monitor Approx. 370 images
display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel. images) Viewfinder Approx. 310 images
Actual shooting Monitor Approx. 60 min.
Quick Navi (29) (movies) Viewfinder Approx. 55 min.
In [For viewfinder] screen. you can quickly switch f om the monitor to the
r
Continum1s Monitor Approx. 100 min.
Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items with an shooting (movies) Viewfinder Approx. 95 min.
intuitive operation by using the fronUrear dial and the control wheel.
Viewing (still images) Approx. 280 min. Approx. 5600 images
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Preparing the camera
Specifications
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 49 Camera [Electronic viewfinder]
Charging time (Full charge) ....................................... 52 Type: Electronic viewfinder
Charging by connecting to a computer ...................... 53 [System] Total number of dots: 2 359 296 dots
Checking the remaining battery charge ...................... 53 Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Frame coverage: I 00%
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) ..... 54 Digital Camera Magnification: Approx. 0.78 x with
To remove the battery pack ........................................ 55 Lens: Sony E-mount lens 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-•
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) ...................... 56 Eye Point: Approx. 23 mm from the
Formatting the memory card ...................................... 57 [Image sensor] eyepiece, 18.5 mm from the
Memory cards that can be used .................................. 57 Image format: eyepiece frame at -I m-• (CIPA
Attaching a lens ............................................................... 59 35 mm full size (35.6 mm x standard compliant)
Setting the language and the clock .................................. 62 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 m·' to
Effective pixel number of camera: +3.0 m·'
Checking or resetting the date/time and area ............. 63
Approx. 12 200 000 pixels
Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 64
Total pixel number of camera: [Monitor]
Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 64
Approx. 12 400 000 pixels LCD monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT
Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 64
drive
Holding the camera properly ...................................... 66 [SteadyShotJ Total number of dots: I 228 800
Removing the Eyepiece cup ............................................ 67 System: In-camera sensor shift image (640 x 4 (RGBW) x 480) dots
Shooting and viewing images stabilization system
[Exposure control]
Shooting still images ....................................................... 68 [Anti-Dust) Metering method: I 200-zone
Recording movies ............................................................ 70 System: Charge protection coating on evaluative metering
Playing back images ........................................................ 71 image sensor and image sensor Metering Range: -3 EV to +20 EV
Switching between still images and movies ............... 72 shift mechanism (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0
Playback functions ..................................................... 73 lens)
Deleting images ............................................................... 74 [Auto focus system]
System: Contrast detection system ISO sensitivity (Recommended 0
Selecting a shooting mode exposure index): s:
Sensitivity Range: -4 EV to +20 EV
Selecting a shooting mode ............................................... 75 Still images: ISO 100 to 102 400
(at ISO I 00 equivalent with F2.0
Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 76 lens) (Extended ISO: Minimum
ISO 50, maximum ISO 409 600),
Various functions AF illuminator: Approx. 0.3 m to 3 m
(0.99 ft. to 9.8 ft.) (When using an [ISO AUTO] (ISO 100 to 12 800,
Using the various functions ............................................. 77 FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS) Maximum/Minimum can be set.)
ES! Image Size (still image) ...................................... 77 Movies: ISO 100 to 102 400
Ill File Format ........................................................... 78 (Extended ISO: Maximum
Ill Record Setting ...................................................... 79 ISO 409 600), [ISO AUTO]
Auto focus functions .................................................. 81 (ISO I 00 to 12 800 equivalent,
ES! Silent Shooting .................................................... 82 Maximum/Minimum can be set.)
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Specifications
DEALER No:
Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.,. ,, (WPS)/Manual
DA0073692/11
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Specifications
The clcctromagneti<.: fields at the spe<.:ilk
On image data compatibility Trademarks For Customers in C,mada. frequcndes may innucnce the picture ,md
• This camera confom1s with DCF • Memory Stick and ...�. are sound of this unit.
trademarks or registered lrademarks of This devi..:c complies with Industry Canada
(Design rule for Camera File licencc-�xempt RSS standard(s).
Sony Corporation. Disposal of waste batteries and
system) universal standard Operation is subjet:t to the following two
• XA VC S and IEE}] are registered t:onditions: (I) this device may not t:ause electrical and electronic equipment
established by JEITA (Japan trademarks of Sony Corporation. (applicable in the European Union
intcrferen..:e. and (2) this device must
Electronics and Information • "A VCHD Progressive" and the accept any interference, including and other European countries with
Technology Industries '"A VCI-ID Progressive" logotype are interfcrent:c that may cause undesired separate collection systems)
Association). operation of the devit.:e. This symbol on the
trademarks of Pam1sonic Corporation
product. the baucry or
• Playback of images recorded and Sony Corporation.
with your camera on other • Dolby and the <luuble-D symbol are For Customers in Europe on the packaging
indicates that the
equipment and playback of trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Notice for the customers in the product 1.md the battery
images recorded or edited with • The terms HDMI and HDMI High countries applying EU Directives shall not be treated ,1s
Definition Multimedia Interface. and Manufai..:turcr: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 household waste. On
other equipment on your camera cert,1in batteries this symbol might be used
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or Kanan Minato-ku Tokyo. 108-0075 Japan
are not guaranteed. registered trademarks of HDMI For EU product compliance: Sony in combination with a <.·hemical symbol.
Deutschl,111d GmbH. Hedclfinger Strasse The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
Licensing LLC in the United States
61, 70�27 Stuttgart. Germany lead (Pb) are added if the baucry contains
and other countries.
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
CE:
• Windov,,1s is a registered trndcmark of lead. By ensuring these products and
Microsoft Corporation in the United batteries arc disposed of corrc..:tly, you will
States and/or other countries. help prevent potentially negative
• Mal'. is a registered trademark of Apple consequences for the environment and
Inc. in 1he United States and other human health which could otherwise be
Hereby. Sony Corporation. declares that caused by in.ipproprfate waste handling.
countries.
1his equipment is in compliani..:e with the The recycling of the materials will help to
• iOS is a registered trademark or essential requirements and other relevant conserve natural resources.
trademark of Cisco Systems. Inc. provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For In 1..·asc of products that for safety.
• iPhone and i Pad are registered details. please access rhe following URL: performance or data integrity reasons
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United ht1p://www.compliance.sony.de/ require a permanent connection with an
States and other countries. incorporated battery. this baucry should be
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C. Notice replaced by qualified service staff only. To
LLC. If statii.'. electricity or elei..:tromagnctism ensure that the. battery and the clcc1rical and
• Android and Google Play an: l.'<.tuses data transfer to discontinue midway electronic equipment will be treated
trademarks of Google Inc. (fail), restart the application or disconnect properly. hand over these prodm:ts at en<l�
,rnd connect the communication cable of�life 10 the applicable collection point for
• Wi-Fi. the Wi-Fi logo ,111d Wi-Fi
(USB. !.!tel again. the recycling of electrical and elcclronic
Protected Setup are registered equipment. for all other batteries. please
trademarks or trademarks of the. Wi-Fi This product has hcen tested and found view the section on how to remove the
Alliance. i..:omplia111 with the limits set out in the bauery from the product safely. Hand th�
EMC regulation for using connection battery over to the applicable t:ollection
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). point for the recycling of waste battcril.!s.
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This equipmenl complies with FCC/IC Note:
radiation exposure limits sci forth for an This equipmenl has been tested and found • The N Mark is a trademark or
uncontrolled environment and meets [he to comply wi1h the limits for a Class B registered trademark of NFC Forum.
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Inc. in the United States and in other
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio FCC Rules. countries.
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This • DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are
equipment has very low levels of RF These limits arc designed to provide trademarks of Digital Living Network
energy that are deemed to comply without reasonable protection ag.iinst harmful
Alliance.
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). interference in a residential installation.
• Facebook and the "f' logo are
This equipment generates. uses. and can
'for Cu!IOmers in the O_.s.�� radiate radio frequency energy and, if not trademarks or registered trademarks of
installed and used in .:u.:i:ordance with 1he Facebook. Inc.
If you have any questions about this inslructions. may cause harmful • YouTube and the YouTube logo are
product, you may call: interference to radio communications. trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Customer Information Center However. there is no guarantee that Google Inc.
1-800-222-SONY (7669). inlerference will not occur in a particular
The number below is for the FCC related • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi. Inc.
installation. If this equipment does cause
matters only. • In addition. system and product names
harmful interference to radio or television
Regulatory Information used in this manual are. in general.
reception, which can be dch.::rmined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user trademarks or registered trademarks of
Declaration of Conformity is encouraged to try to correct the their respective developers or
Trade Name: SONY manufacturers. However, the n, or®
interference by one or more of the
Model No.. WW898259
following measures: marks may not be used in all cases in
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving this manual.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,
antenna.
San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A. - Increase the separation between the
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 equipment and receiver. ('i) lnlol/THIU':J �
s;;,·
- Connect the equipmcnl inlo an outlet on a
This device complies with Part15 of the circuit different from that to which the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the receiver is connected. � ...XC I
following two condilions: (I) This - Consult the dealer or an experienced MEMOR�5Tltk
a.ASS@
device may not cause harmful radiorrv technician for help.
in1erference, and (2) this device must
Hi:Jml· L\VCHD
mr E!A*Hsl
accept any interference received. ·-°',...,.,. .....,,...... ,.,,••""' Progressive
ll1e supplied intcrf;.1ce c;.ible must be used
including interference that may cause with the equipment in order to comply with
undesired operation. the limits for a digital device pursuanl to
Subpart B of Part IS of FCC Rules.
This equipment must not be co.Jocated or
opcr.ited in conjunction wi1h any olher
antenna or transmiller.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority lO
operate this equipment.
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The power cord (mains lead). if supplied. is
designed specifically for use with this
Battery pack camera only. and should not he used with
other cleL·trical equip111enl.
A E If the hatlL'T"Y pack is mishandled, the
h,11tcry pack can hurst. cause a fire or even
Area Setting ................. 63 Exposure compensation dial ...... 28 che111iL·,t1 hurns. Observe the following For Customers in the U.S.A.
AUTO .. ... 68 Eye sensor.... 19
cauli<HIS. and Canada
Auto Mode ....... 68 Eyepiece cup.... .......... 67 Do 1101 Jisasscmhk. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
Du 11111 1.:ru:-.h .111J dn 1101 expose the BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion ballcrics arc
B F
balti:ry pack lo any shock or force such as
hammering. dropping or stepping on it. rccyclahlc.
Batter y pack .................49 File Format. Do not short circuit ;md do not allo\\ You cm hdp preserve
........... 78
mdal Dhj,xts to i:ornc into contact with our cnviron111c1ll by
Fn. ..... 33. 34 tht: hallay terminals. returning your used
C Focus Area............................... . 82 Do not cxposi: to high temperature above rechargeable ballcries tu
600(' (I-W° F) SLH.:h ,1.s in direct sunligh1 or the collcc1ion and recycling location
Camera shake. ................. 64 Focus Magnif. Time .................. 39 in a car parked in the sun. nearest you.
Charge lamp.. ............................. 51 Focus Mode ............ .. . ............ 81 Do not incincr,1tc or Uispuse or in lire.
Do not handle d,1111..tged or leaking For more information ri.:garding recycling
Charging battery pack ................49 Funct ion button ..... 33. 34
lithium ion batteries. of rcchargcabk hatteries, call toll free
Compatible lenses ...................... 61 Be sure to chargl'. the hattery pack using a 1-800-822-8837. or visit
Computer. . ... 88. 89. 91 H gcnuinl..' Sony ba!lery ch.irgcr or a device http://www.call 2recyclc .org/
that can charge lht: haltcry pack.
Control wheel... .........................31 Help Guide ............ 2 Kt:ep the battery p<K·k out of the rcad1 of Caution: Do not hanclk damaged or
Custom Key Settings .......... .. ....42 small children. leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Kt:L'P the hatlery pack dry.
Rcplaci.: only with thi.: samt: or equivalent For supplied accessories
D Image Data Convertc, ................ 88 type rl..'L·ommcnded by Sony. This <.h::vicc L·omplics with Part 15 of the
Daterfime Setup ... ....... 62 Image Size. .... .. 77 Disposl..' of used halh:ry packs promptly FCC Ruks. Oper.ition is subject to the
as described in thi.: instructions. following two conditions:
Delete. .. ................................ ....74 In-Camera Guide ................ ...... 48 (I) Thi, device may not cause harmful
Diopter-adjust ment. .19 ISO ....... 37 AC Adaptor interfcrencl.'.. and (2) this device must
Use the ni.:arby wall outlet (wall socket) accept any interference received. including
DISP . ... .... . ......................24. 40
Drive Mode.. ............ 36 L whi.:n using lhe AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor frum the wall omlet (wall
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Language... .. 46. 62 sockd) immcdiatdy if any malfunction
occurs whi\c using the apparatus. CAN ICES . .J 13/NMB-.113
Lens .................... ...... ............... 59
Battery charger
Use 1hc nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
wht:n using the Cliargcr. Disconnect the
Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immt:diatdy if any malfunction occurs
while u:-ing the apparatus.
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INSTRUCTIONS
camera.
Number of recordable images ... 92 V
URL: -SAVE THESE View Mode ..... 72
http://rdI.sony.net/help/ilc/1530/
h_zz/
INSTRUCTIONS p Viewfinder ................ . 19
TO REDUCE THE w
RISK OF FIRE OR Q White Balance ············· 37
ELECTRIC SHOCK, Quick Navi .. ....... . 29 Wi-Fi ........ ......... 9, 84
CAREFULLY FOLLOW R z
THESE Record Setting ....... 79 Zebra .......................... 39 "'
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INSTRUCTIONS Recordable time of movies ........ 94 ><
If the shape uf the plug docs not fit 1he Remote Camera Control . .. 91
power outh:l, use an attachment plug
ad..iptor of the proper configuration for the
power outlet.
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