Sony ILCE-5100 Bedienungsanleitung

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE - 5100 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE- 5100L/ILCE - 5100Y) [3] Identifying parts Lens E 55- 210 mm F4.5 - 6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE- 5100Y) [4] Icons and indi[...]

Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [10] Charging by connecting to a computer [11] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [12] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [13] Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) [14] Removing the bat[...]

Shooting still images [26] Shooting movies [27] Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes [28] Intelligent Auto [29] Superior Auto [30] About Scene Recognition [31] The advantages of automatic shooting [32] Program Auto [33] Sweep Panorama [34] Scene Selection [35] Shutter Priority [36] Aperture Priority [37] Manual Exposure [38] BULB [39] M[...]

Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [48] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [49] Aspect Ratio (still image) [50] Quality (still image) [51] Panorama: Size [52] Panorama: Direction [53] Adjusting the focus Focus Mode [54] Focus Area [55] Focal plane phase detection AF [56] Center Loc[...]

Measuring the exact distance to the subject [75] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [76] Metering Mode [77] AE lock [78] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [79] Exp.comp.set [80] Zebra [81] Exposure Set. Guide [82] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer) Drive Mode [83] Cont. Shooting [84] Self - timer [85] Self - timer(Cont) [86] Co[...]

White Balance [95] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [96] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [97] Creative Style [98] Recording movies Movie recording formats [99] File Format (movie) [100] Record Setting (movie) [101] Dual Video REC [102] Marker Display [103] Marker Settings [104] Audio Recording [105] Wind Noise Reduct. [1[...]

Face Registration ( New Registration ) [118] Face Registration ( Order Exchanging ) [119] Face Registration ( Delete ) [120] Red Eye Reduction [121] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [122] SteadyShot [123] High ISO NR (still image) [124] Color Space (still image) [125] Grid Line [126] Auto Review [127] Live View Display [128] Release w/o Lens [129] S[...]

Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [144] Deleting multiple selected images [145] Playing back movies Playing back movies [146] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [147] Printing Specify Printing [148] Using viewing functions View Mode [149] Display Rotation [150] Slide Show [151] Rotate [152] Protect [153] 4K Still Image [...]

Audio signals [159] Upload Settings (Eye- Fi) [160] Tile Menu [161] Delete confirm. [162] Pwr Save Start Time [163] PAL/NTSC Selector [164] Demo Mode [165] HDMI Resolution [166] CTRL FOR HDMI [167] HDMI Info. Display [168] USB Connection [169] USB LUN Setting [170] Language [171] Date/Time Setup [172] Area Setting [173] Format [174] File Number [17[...]

Calling up an application using [One - touch(NFC)] [187] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded [188] One - touch connection with an NFC- enabled Android smartphone (NFC One - touch remote) [189] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [190] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One - touch Sharing) [...]

Installing the applications Opening a service account [203] Downloading applications [204] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi - Fi function [205] Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [206] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [207] Changing the order of applications [208] Confirmin[...]

Importing images to the computer [221] Disconnecting the product from the computer [222] Creating a movie disc Disc type [223] Selecting the disc creation method [224] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [225] Creating Blu - ray Discs [226] Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions [227] On the internal rechargeable battery [[...]

Mount Adaptor [238] LA - EA1 Mount Adaptor [239] LA - EA2 Mount Adaptor [240] LA - EA3 Mount Adaptor [241] LA - EA4 Mount Adaptor [242] AVCHD format [243] License [244] Trademarks Trademarks [245] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [246] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack[...]

Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [255] Recording takes a long time. [256] The image is out of focus. [257] Zoom does not work. [258] The flash does not work. [259] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [260] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [261] The date and time are rec[...]

You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [282] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [283] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [284] You cannot use One - Touch connection (NFC). [285] Computers The computer do[...]

Messages Messages Warning messages [303] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [304] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of your camera. The accessories supplied differ [...]

Shoulder strap (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi - Fi Connection/One - touch (NFC) Guide (1) ILCE - 5100 Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) ILCE - 5100L E16 - 50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Front lens cap (1) (Attached on the lens) ILCE - 5100Y E16 - 50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Front lens cap (1) (Attached on the len[...]

1 . Shutter button 2 . ON/OFF (Power) switch 3 . Hook for shoulder strap 4 . (N mark) Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short - range wireless communication technology. 5 . For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) l[...]

2 . (Flash pop- up) button 3 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal cover 4 . Memory card/terminal cover 5 . Access lamp 6 . Wi - Fi sensor (built- in) 7 . MOVIE (Movie) button 8 . MENU button 9 . Control wheel 10 . ? (In - Camera Guide) button / (Delete) button 11 . (Playback) button 12 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 13 . Cha[...]

Use this when using an AC - PW20 (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 5 . Speaker 6 . Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Oth[...]

1 . Focusing ring 2 . Zooming ring 3 . Focal - length scale 4 . Focal - length index 5 . Lens contacts * 6 . Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. [5] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.[...]

List of viewing mode icons 1 . P P * A S M Shooting mode NO CARD Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 12M / 10M / 6.0M / 5.1M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Image size of movies NFC is act[...]

Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator Auto Obj. Framing SteadyShot Camera shake warning Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct. Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Setting Effect OFF Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Spot metering area View Mode 100 - 0003 Folder - Fil[...]

Protect DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC Remote Touch shutter icon Touch operation is enabled Touch focus OFF 2 . Drive mode Self - portrait/ - timer Metering mode Flash mode/Red - eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area 7500K A5 G5 White balance DRO/Auto HDR Smile/Face Detect. Creative Style[...]

Soft Skin Effect Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 . Switch Shoot Mode Guide display for switching the shooting mode Lock- on AF Guide display for center button Lock - on AF REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control wheel function (P*: Program shift, Av: Aperture, Tv: Shutter speed) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Apert[...]

Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014- 1- 1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode [6] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When using contrast AF or foc[...]

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] , and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above. When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor When [ AF Illuminator] is set to [Auto] , and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] , an AF range finder frame may be shown by the d[...]

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

then press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed. You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel. Hint To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Shooting Tip List]. [10] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in [...]

Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 310 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the batter[...]

performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [11] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by con[...]

1 . Slide the open lever to open the battery cover. 2 . Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 . Close the cover. [13] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be[...]

recorded/played back using a battery pack Shooting (still images): Battery life: approx. 200 min., Number of images: approx. 400 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 110 min. Viewing (still images): Battery life: approx. 340 min., Number of images: approx. 6800 Note The above ba[...]

[14] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately). 1 . To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera and the AC adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately) a[...]

How to insert a memory card 1 . Slide the memory card cover to open it. 2 . Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 . Close the memory card cover. [17] How to Use Preparing the camera I[...]

1 . Open the memory card cover. 2 . Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3 . Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4 . Close the memory card cover. [18] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. 1 . Remove the body cap (A) from the camera [...]

When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust - free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. 2 . Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and d[...]

Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A- mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to th[...]

Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1 . Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it c[...]

[21] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera's [...]

If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera. [23] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your s[...]

1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): The touch panel is activated. Off: The touch panel is deactivated. [25] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operatio[...]

wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control wheel. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4 . Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. [26] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Sho[...]

4 . Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject. lights: The focusing is in progress. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep d[...]

1 . Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2 . Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to ( Movie). If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE butt[...]

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings from the menu. A (Aperture Priority): Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot, for example when you want to blur the background, etc. S (Shutter Priority): Allows you to shoot fast - moving[...]

other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions. [30] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create[...]

[31] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such as ( Portrait ), ( Infant ), ( Night Portrait ), [...]

aperture) adjusted. Note In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back - lit subjects clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image. [33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automat[...]

Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Sweep Panorama] . 2 . Point the camera at the subject. 3 . While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. (A) This pa[...]

Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size] , the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, [...]

Sports Action: Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Macro : Shoots close - ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape : Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus w[...]

Hand - held Twilight : Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera - shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduce[...]

select [Macro] . For the minimum in - focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene. [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways b[...]

[37] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Shoot Mode ] → [ Aperture Priority]. 2 . Select the desired value by turning[...]

exposure value. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward - : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3 . Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the a[...]

was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Auto HDR] function is activated. When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich- tone Mono.]. When the [Drive Mode] function is [...]

[41] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. 1 . Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. When a zoom lens is mounted, you can also zoom by operating that lens. When a motor zoom l[...]

You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On Digital Zoom] for [Zoom Setting] , you can use this zoom function. Note The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M] or [S] . Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: [S[...]

Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. [44] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] [Zoom Setting] :[...]

2 . Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing[...]

The flash does not operate. Autoflash : The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill - flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing t[...]

Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Graphic Display Graphic Display Display All Info[...]

Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. Hint To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → [Of[...]

[50] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2 (default setting): Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high - definition TV. [51] How to U[...]

The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine] , the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine] . This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower. Note If images are not to be modified using your computer, we[...]

Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left : Pan the camera from the right to the left. Up : Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down : Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [54] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Set[...]

[Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports focal plane phase detection AF. When [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone] , the focus range finder frame may change after you achieve focus using [Automatic AF] mode. [55] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this functi[...]

by rotating the control wheel. Note When [Focus Mode] is [Continuous AF] and [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone] , the focus range finder frame may change after the focus is achieved. When [ AF Illuminator] is [Auto] and [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone] , an AF range finder frame may be shown by the dotted line. [56] How to Use Using shooting function[...]

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

4 . Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. [59] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus] . 2 . Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp fo[...]

focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4 . Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manu[...]

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier] . 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3 . Confirm the focus. 4 . Press the shutter button fully down to sho[...]

[64] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in - focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Sets the pe[...]

Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow : Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in white. [66] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre -AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Pre- AF] → des[...]

AF/MF Ctrl Toggle : Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] , [Right Button] or [Down Button]. [68] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject[...]

AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A- mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA - EA2 or LA - EA4 (sold separately). 1 . Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.] . 2 . Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On] . 3 . [amount] → desired value. You can select a value between −20 [...]

On (default setting): Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot] , the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings. [71] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF On [...]

Note Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face. If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF] . Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus[...]

subject to be focused is changed. This mode is useful for shooting impressive images. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration (movie) You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ AF Track Duration] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Sets the AF Track [...]

Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or[...]

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen[...]

4 . Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button. To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned. Hint If you select the [AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings] , you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be assigned to the [[...]

[80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash (default setting): Applies the exposure co[...]

Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. [83] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self [...]

DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D - Range Optimizer. [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer) Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shoo[...]

Self- timer: 10 Sec (default setting): Sets the 10 - second delay self- timer. When you press the shutter button, the self - timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self- timer, press the shutter button again. Self- timer: 2 Sec : Sets the 2- second delay self- timer. This reduces the camera - sha[...]

Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mo[...]

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

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure v[...]

Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [90] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D - Range Optimizer value. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mod[...]

3 . Press the shutter button. The product starts the self- timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3- second self- timer mode, first set [Self - portrait/ - timer] to [Off] , then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [92] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Se[...]

[Sweep Panorama] The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 are available. If the ISO value is set to larger value than ISO 12800, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 12800. When you finished the movie recording, the ISO value returns to the original se[...]

Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2 . Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the contr[...]

color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade : The color tones are adjusted for shad[...]

You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required. In [ C.Temp./Filter ], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment screen appears [...]

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

Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting cond[...]

1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Creative Style] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard (default setting): For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid : The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or [...]

[Picture Effect] When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia] , [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. [99] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. [...]

XAVC S : Records HD movies in XAVC S format. This file format is suitable for high bit rates. Audio: LPCM You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are recorded with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S] . In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S] , you need an SDXC memory card with a capacity of at [...]

60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i - compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i - compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] Movies shot are recorded in MPEG - 4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60i - compatib[...]

24p 17M(FH) *: 25p 17M(FH)**: Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema- like atmosphere. Bit- rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 1440×1080 12M (default setting): Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit- rate: Approx. 12 Mbps (Avg.) VGA 3M : Records movies of VGA size. Bit- ra[...]

On: An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously. Off (default setting): The [Dual Video REC] function is not used. Note When [ Record Setting] for an XAVC S movie is set to [60p] /[50p], [ Record Setting] for an AVCHD movie is set to [60p] /[50p], or [ File Format] is set to [MP4] , the [Dual Vi[...]

Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center : Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off (default setting) / On Aspect : Sets the aspect marker display. Off (default setting) / 4:3 / 13:9 [...]

Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. [106] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduce[...]

selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur. Note [ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure] . [108] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE butt[...]

[110] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] [...]

[113] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [...]

1 . Set the shooting mode to ( Intelligent Auto) or ( Superior Auto). 2 . Press ( Photo Creativity ) on the control wheel. 3 . Select the item to be changed using the control wheel. ( Bkground Defocus ): Adjusts the blurring of the background. ( Brightness ): Adjusts brightness. ( Color ): Adjusts color. ( Vividness ): Adjusts vividness. ( Picture [...]

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off : Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces) (default setting): Detects the registered face with higher[...]

Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile] , [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile] . Note You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization] . When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [Scene Selection] is set[...]

[Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)] . 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration] . 2 . Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3 . When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter] . Note Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the fr[...]

delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All] . [121] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red - eye phenomenon. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desi[...]

Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. Auto (default setting): Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] . [123] How to Use Using shooti[...]

When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ High ISO NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Norm[...]

option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on this product or non - Adobe RGB - compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. [126] How to Use Using shooting functions Set[...]

Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale. Off: Does not display the Auto Review. Note When the product is enlarging an image using image processing, it may temporarily display the orig[...]

Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF] , the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. Hint When you use a third - party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF] , Live View Display will be displa[...]

Auto (default setting): Saves one appropriate image selected by the product. Off: Saves all of the images. Note Even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand - held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [S[...]

1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off : Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note The [Chro. Aber. Comp.] function is only available when an E - mount lens is mounted. [133] How to Use Using shoot[...]

the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting. While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the [Aperture Preview] function, the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [A[...]

Note You cannot set the [Shot. Result Preview] function to [Left Button] , [Right Button] or [Down Button] . [136] How to Use Using shooting functions Shooting using the touch panel Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter) The product automatically focuses on the point you touch and takes a still picture. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Se[...]

When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus] When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Shutter] with applications downloaded from the website. [137] How to Use Using shooting functions Shooting using the touch panel Taking pictures of yourself using touch operation (Self - portrait/ - ti[...]

When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Shutter] with applications downloaded from the website. [138] How to Use Using shooting functions Shooting using the touch panel Adjusting the focus using touch operation (Touch Focus) (still image) The product automatically focuses on the subj[...]

Hint To cancel the magnified view, press the shutter button lightly. Note The [Touch Focus] function is unavailable in the following situations: When [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] When [Scene Selection] is set to [Night Scene] When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch[...]

2 . Touch the point to focus on. 3 . Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Hint To cancel the magnified view, press the shutter button lightly. Note The [Touch Focus] function is unavailable in the following situations: While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Focus] with applications downloaded from the website. [140] How t[...]

2 . Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. 3 . Press the MENU button, or in the center of the control wheel to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [142] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image I[...]

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

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

: Fast - forward : Fast - rewind : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback : Next movie file : Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previ[...]

[148] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple[...]

Date View : Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still) : Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4) : Displays only MP4- format movies. AVCHD View : Displays only AVCHD - format movies. XAVC S View : Displays only XAVC S- format movies. [150] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing bac[...]

Repeat : Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval : Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec] , [3 Sec] (default setting), [5 Sec] , [10 Sec] or [30 Sec] . To quit the slideshow in the mi[...]

protected images. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remov[...]

3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Turn on this product. 5 . Play back a still image, then press the bottom of the control wheel. The still image is output in 4K resolution. You can output still images in 4K resolution by selecting MENU → ( Playback ) → [4K Still Image PB] → [OK] . Note This menu is only available with 4K - compatib[...]

3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD - compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a [...]

By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 . Turn on the TV and swit[...]

You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual (default setting): Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather : Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indo[...]

halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. [160] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye - Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye - Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye - Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Upload Settings] → [...]

function is set to [Off] , the indicator will be displayed on the product. Power save mode will not function during uploading. If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on again. If the indicator appears again, the Eye - Fi card may be damaged. Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by o[...]

[Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [163] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. M[...]

[165] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonst[...]

1080p : Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i : Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p] , based on which TV is to be connected. [167] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a ?[...]

Displays the shooting information of the played back image. Off: Does not display the shooting information of the played back image. [169] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [USB Connection] → des[...]

Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi] . Single : Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [171] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the langu[...]

[173] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [174] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you [...]

Reset : The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) [176] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where sti[...]

[178] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form (default setting): The folde[...]

Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Display Media Info.] . [181] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Version] . [182] How to Use Changin[...]

Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize : Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize] , downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re - install them. The value set wi[...]

3 . Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [186] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT - xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi - Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad.[...]

2 . Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3 . Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4 . Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. [187] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up[...]

feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi- Fi. To use this function, register the desired application in advance. 1 . MENU → (Wireless) → [One - touch(NFC)] → desired application. 2 . Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC- enabled smartphone to the (N mark) on the product[...]

shutter button (A) on the smartphone to shoot an image. Use button (B) to change settings such as [EV] , [Self - Timer] and [Review Check]. Note When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker. This product shares the connection information for [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that ha[...]

The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1- 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short - range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes dat[...]

1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. 2 . If the product is ready for the transfer, the information screen appears on the product. Connect the smartphone and the product using that information. The setting method for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone. Menu item details Sel[...]

When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On] , you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off] . [191] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One - touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC- enabled Android smartpho[...]

About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short - range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch - point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short - range wireless communication technology. [...]

Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMem[...]

Selects from [Short] and [Long] . Effects *: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size : Select from [HD] and [4K] . * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi- Fi Direct- enabled TV or network - enabled[...]

[WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS button method, perform [Access Point Set.]. For details about the available functions and settings of your access point, se[...]

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

Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection : Select [On] or [Off] . IP Address Setting : Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address : If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address. Subnet Mask / Default Gateway : When you set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual] , enter the IP address to match your ne[...]

SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK] . Note If you connect this product to [...]

Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, use to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website ( www.sony.net/pmca/ ) [203] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account Yo[...]

[205] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi -Fi function You can download applications using the Wi - Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instru[...]

Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed. [207] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications fro[...]

The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information] . [210] How to Use Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm th[...]

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

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

1 . Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids - se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [216] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] → [Help] → [Image Data Converter Ver[...]

Installing “Remote Camera Control” Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [219] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Control[...]

[221] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard app[...]

[222] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Turning off the prod[...]

Standard definition image quality (STD) Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD - R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. Hint You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home. For Blu - ray discs, see ?[...]

Creates a disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH* Player: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play back DVD discs, etc.) * You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down-converting the image quality. [225] How to Use Viewing on compu[...]

[226] How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu - ray Discs You can create Blu - ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. The computer must be capable of creating Blu - ray Discs. BD - R (not re - writable) or BD - RE (rewritable) discs can be used. Multi - session recordings cannot be made. To create Blu - ray D[...]

In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnet[...]

Association). Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Notes on playing movies on other devices This product uses MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in AVCHD format with[...]

Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. [228] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has [...]

once then reinsert it. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop’s battery charge may d[...]

B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it. How to store the batt[...]

standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86[...]

shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] . Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. We recommend backing up important data, such as to a h[...]

This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media. To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the product without an M2 Adaptor as large as Du[...]

Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may become easily removable. Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible. If you wipe the monitor firmly[...]

[234] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. [ Image Size] : [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] * Standard 2GB: 330 images 4GB: 660 images 8GB: 1340 images 16GB:[...]

Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [235] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time [...]

64GB: 2 h 35 m [ File Format] : [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX) 50i 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2GB: 9 m 4GB: 15 m 8GB: 35 m 16GB: 1 h 15 m 32GB: 2 h 30 m 64GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 [...]

[ File Format] : [MP4] 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 20 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 10 h 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). For [MP4 12M] size movies, continuous s[...]

The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter. When is indicated[...]

Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. [238] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A - mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You [...]

Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode: Single - shot AF * When an A -mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E -mount lens is attached. (Approximately two to seven seconds slower (for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions). This may vary depending on conditions such as subject [...]

You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. [241] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA- EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available with SAM/SSM lens only* AF system: Contrast AF AF/MF Select: Can be changed using t[...]

Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. SSM lens: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. When the switch on the lens is set to AF, you can use MENU to change the focus method. Other lenses: Can be changed using MENU. Focus Mode: Available modes are as follows ( Single - shot AF / Continuous AF / Automatic AF ) Availab[...]

This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your produc[...]

Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo, , Memory Stick XC - HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, , MagicGate, PhotoTV HD, InfoLITHIUM, PlayMemories Online, PlayMemories Online logo, PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Home logo, PlayMemories Mobile, PlayMemories Mobile logo PlayMemories Camera Apps, PlayMemories Camera Apps logo XAVC S and are regi[...]

or ® marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual. [246] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 . Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. 2 . Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re - i[...]

before use. Make sure that the battery is NP - FW50. [249] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off. [250[...]

The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP - FW50. Remove the battery pack and then reinsert it into the product. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Th[...]

The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly. The [Self - timer] is activated. [256] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. You are shooting in RAW mode. Since RAW data files are large, RAW mode shooting [...]

The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur] , [Night Scene] or [Hand - held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. [260] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on ima[...]

[263] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. [264] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct.[...]

Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [268] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. [269] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shoo[...]

[271] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is blurred. Make sure that [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera - shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand - held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] are also eff[...]

guaranteed. The product is in USB mode. Disconnect the product from the computer. Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer. [275] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the [...]

[279] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi - Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer [...]

[283] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi - Fi [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [284] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi - Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remot[...]

The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to[...]

card inserted into this product and view them on this product. [290] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. [291] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print [...]

When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges. [294] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing] . You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer[...]

product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [298] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate a[...]

[301] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. If you cover the panel with a commercially available protective film, the panel may not operate. If you are touching somewhere other than the point you should touch, the panel may not operate properly. Some operations cannot be d[...]

Unable to use memory card. Format ? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] , and then format the memory card. You can use the memory card again, however, all previous data in the memory card is erased. It may take some time to complete the format. If the message still appears, change the memory [...]

power off. Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again. You have been recording images for a long time, the product temperature has risen. Stop recording images until the product cools. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [ File Format] to [MP4]. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a[...]

Lock- on AF Overly bright conditions Lock- on AF Varying levels of brightness Lock- on AF Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product Sweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock- on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock- on AF Scene[...]