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Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV

(switchable between l /3 EV and

1/2 EV steps)

When using exposure

compensation dial: ±3.0 EV

(l/3EV step)

[Shutter]

Type: Electronically-controlled,

vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Speed range:

Still images: 1/8 000 second to

30 seconds, BULB

Movies: 1/8 000 second to

1/4 second (1/3 EV step)

- I 080 60i-compatible device

up to 1/60 second in AUTO

mode (up to 1/30 second in

Auto slow shutter mode)

- 1080 50i-compatible device

up to 1/50 second in AUTO

mode (up to 1/25 second in

Auto slow shutter mode)

Flash sync speed: 1/250 second

[Continuous shooting]

Continuous shooting speed:

Maximum 2.5 images per second

When shooting in [Spd Priority

Cont.) mode:

Maximum 5 images per second

• Based on our measurement

conditions. The speed of

continuous shooting can be

slower, depending on the

shooting conditions.

The number of continuous shots:

Speed priority continuous

shooting: Extra fine 64 images/

Continuous shooting: Extra fine

100 images

Specifications

[Recording format]

File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,

Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline)

compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3

format)

Movie (XA VC S format): MPEG-4

A VC/H.264 XA VC S ver.1.0

format compliant

Video: MPEG-4 A VC/H.264

Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz

16 bit)

Movie (A VCHD format): A VCHD

format Ver. 2.0 compatible

Video: MPEG-4 A VC/H.264

Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch,

equipped with Dolby Digital

Stereo Creator

• Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories.

Movie (MP4 format):

Video: MPEG-4 A VC/H.264

Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

[Recording medial

Memory Stick PRO Duo media,

SD card

[Input/output terminals]

Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

HDMI: HDMI type D micro jack

•, (Microphone) Terminal:

0 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack

0 (Headphones) Terminal:

0 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack

* Supports Micro USB compatible

devices.

Table of contents

Introduction of functions ................................................. I 0

Before use

Notes on using your camera ............................................ 13

Checking the supplied items ............................................ 17

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List of icons on the monitor ............................................ 24

Functions list

Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials .... 28

How to use the Quick Navi screen .................................. 29

Operating the camera ....................................................... 31

How to use the control wheel ..................................... 31

How to use the front dial/rear dial .............................. 32

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button ....... 33

Functions that can be registered using the Fn

(Function) button ............................................... 34

Functions that can be selected using the MENU

button ........................................................................... 35

Using the In-Camera Guide ............................................. 48

Summary of Contents for Alpha A7s2

Page 1: ...le Lens Digital Camera X7sn E mount Instruction Manual Help Guide Web manual Refer to Help Guide for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera http rd1 sony net help ilc 1530 h_zz IL CE 7SM2 4 581 534 12 1 ...

Page 2: ... number in the spate provided below RcfCr lo these numbers whenever you caJI your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No WW898259 ILCE 7SM2 Serial No Model No AC UD10 AC UUDI I Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE...

Page 3: ...r Disconnect the AC Adaptor frum the wall omlet wall sockd immcdiatdy if any malfunction occurs whi c using the apparatus 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 The power cord mains lead if supplied is designed specifically for use with th...

Page 4: ...anges or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority lO operate this equipment GB 4 Note This equipmenl has been tested and found to comply wi1h the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits arc designed to provide reasonable protection ag iinst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates ...

Page 5: ...is unit Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product the baucry or on the packaging indicates that the product 1 md the battery shall not be treated 1s household waste On cert 1in batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a hemical symbol Th...

Page 6: ...ho purchased their camera from a store in Japan that caters to tourists Note Some i crtific 1tion marks for stanUarUs supported by the camera can be confirmed on the screen of the camera Sclc t MENU _ Setup Certification LogoI Irdisplay is not possible dut to problems such as 1 amcra failure contal t your Suny dealer orlocal authorized Sony scrvicc facility For Customers in U A E GB 6 TRA REGISTER...

Page 7: ...t Functions that can be operated using the buttons dials 28 How to use the Quick Navi screen 29 Operating the camera 31 How to use the control wheel 31 How to use the front dial rear dial 32 Selecting a function using the Fn Function button 33 Functions that can be registered using the Fn Function button 34 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button 35 Using the In Camera Guide 48 GB 7 ...

Page 8: ... and area 63 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 64 Camera shake warning indicator 64 Using the SteadyShot function 64 Holding the camera properly 66 Removing the Eyepiece cup 67 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 68 Recording movies 70 Playing back images 71 Switching between still images and movies 72 Playback functions 73 Deleting images 74 Selecting a shooting mode Selec...

Page 9: ...ata Convener 88 Installing Image Data Converter _ _________ 88 Importing images to your computer and using them PlayMemories Home _ __ 89 90 Installing PlayMemories Home __ Controlling the camera using your computer Remote Camera Control __ Installing Remote Camera Control 91 91 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies Specifications 92 97 Index 102 For details on the Wi Fi and ...

Page 10: ... ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 409600 White Balance 37 You can adjust the color tones You can select an option to suit a light source or perform fine adjustments using color temperature and color filters Drive Mode 36 You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes such as single shooting continuous shooting or bracket shooting Focus Mode 81 Focus Area 81 Fo...

Page 11: ... 35mm is locked to Off J Slow motion movie recording 39 You can record slow motion movies 4x or Sx slow motion in full HD resolution I920x 1OSOJ Picture Profile 38 You can change the color tone and gradation of recorded images 5 axis in body image stabilization 64 Reduce bluning caused by venical shift andhorizontal shift pitch and yaw and roll Silent Shooting 82 You can shoot images without the s...

Page 12: ...e screen display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel Quick Navi 29 In For viewfinder screen you can quickly switch fr om the monitor to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button You can set the items with an intuitive operation by using the fronUrear dial and the control wheel Customization 42 The camera are equipped with the Custom buttons where you can assign desired function on eac...

Page 13: ...ror occurs export all imagcs to your computer using PlayMemorics Homen1 and then format 1he memory card using the camera Notes on recording playback In order to stabilize the operation of the memory card it is recommended that you format the memory card on the camera when you use it with that camera for the first time Once you format the memory card alI the data recorded on 1he memory card will be...

Page 14: ...l not to get your fingers or any other t bjccts r nught in the lcn Do not i xpose the camera tn a strong light suurr i sur h as a sunlight The intl nwl r omponents may becomr damagi d 14 Notes on using your camera Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the 1cm when ii is delachcd This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction Do not use the camaa in ar...

Page 15: ...may feel uncomfortable refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers and consult your dot tor as necessary Notes on using your camera Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable tu record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message wiII be displayed on the s...

Page 16: ...togr 1phs ust d as examples of pictures in this manual arc reproduced images and arc not actual images shot using this i amt ra GB 16 Notes on using your camera On the data specifications described in this manual Thedata on performanceand specifo a1ions are defined under tht following conditions except as described in this manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77c F and using i hattery...

Page 17: ... auach the cable protector to the camera refer to page 22 Multiple power con is may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 2 Micro USB cable IJ Shoulder strap I For how to attach the shoulder strap to the camera refer to page 22 Shoe cap I Attached on the camera Eyepiece Cup IJ Allached on the ca111cra Instruction Man...

Page 18: ...er switch Shutter button Cg Front dial Remote sensor Wi Fi antenna built in fil Lens release bullon ID Built in microphone GB 18 I AF illuminator 37 Self timer lamp Mount index ID Image sensor j Mount j Contacts I Do not cover this part during mo ie recording Doing so may cm1se noise or lower the volume 2 Do not dircttly touch these parts ...

Page 19: ...able angle and shoot from any position Identifying parts HJ j Diopter adjustment dial Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder _ 1 JJ _ zJ For shooting C3 Custom 3 button 28 For viewing Enlarge button 73 ID AF MF AEL switch lever ID Rear dial GB 19 co I I I ...

Page 20: ...IE button 70 G1 For shooting Fn button 33 For viewing AE Send to Smartphone button You can display the screen for Send to SmartphoneJ by pressing this button Control wheel 31 IHI For shooting C4 Custom 4 button 28 For viewing ffij Delete button 74 j Access lamp 11 IE Playback button 71 GB 20 Identifying parts ...

Page 21: ...e camera 0 Headphones jack I Multi Micro USB Terminal Suppons Micro USB compatible device Identifying parts L ID Charge lamp 51 I HD ill micro jack ID Multi interface shoe Some of the accessories may not be inse11ed fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe However when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe the connection is completed ID Mode dial 75 j C2 Custom 2 button ...

Page 22: ...rminal visit the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You can also use accessorie s that are compatible with the accessory shoe Open 1tions with other manufactures accessories are not guaranteed n1 aceShoe MW Mlfili Attaching the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images connected by ...

Page 23: ...cover locking button ID Battery cover release lever When you attach a vertical grip sold separately remove the battery cover Identifying parts CD CII ID Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below Make sure that the cord is not pinch...

Page 24: ...n status will change to the viewfinder mode You can also display the histogram by pressing DISP The displayed contents and their position shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display Monitor mode 2 3f Viewfinder mode Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode 2 P A S M Sweep Panorama mode 2 GB 24 For playback Basic information display I Histogram display 11 3 1 1 l r l I 2 ...

Page 25: ...ing number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 36 to Image size of still images 36 l iJt tlfl 1111 o ufnaa 8mm nfu8 m Image quality of still images 36 El ULL lliROA List of icons on the monitor Indication Frame rate of movies Image size of movies 79 Remaining battery 53 Remaining battery warning USB power supply 54 Flash charge in progress APS C Super 35111111 42 Setting Effect OFF 4...

Page 26: ...ording mode of XAVC S HD movies CE CE Focus mode 37 m l ll D AVCHD MP4 bl AF area DPOF DPOF sec ID m s Auto Object Framing llm 11m Dual Video REC 36 11m Im J D bl ID m 11m fJt PC PC Remote 1 l0ff l l Face Detection Smile o J Silent Shooting 82 eo eo Shutter 38 8 I Bright Monitoring eo Write Copyright 1 23lfil 0 Metering mode 37 Information 46 35mm Lens focal length 120fps Frame rate for HFR 100fps...

Page 27: ...recording standby Recording time of the movie m s Focus List of icons on the monitor Di splay 1 250 F3 5 IS0400 ISO AUTO h J _ i Jf on HJ CiEOFF lillll D 2015 1 1 10 37PM 3 7 llEC STl Y 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Indication _ Shutter speed Aperture Value ISO sensitivity 37 AE lock FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Digital level gauge Audio level 40 D Range Optimizer Auto...

Page 28: ...the screen simultaneously button 73 Scales an image up when viewing images Fn button 33 t button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn button In For viewfinder screen switches to the Quick Navi screen fin playback mode pressing J button switches to Send to Smartphone screen Exposure compensation Sets the range for exposure adjustment dial button 71 Plays back images mi button 74...

Page 29: ...ntrol wheel to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode CJ 100 UJ l FIN Op Cl 1 1 a 11 J 1 00 j J 1f_ L 1 i I I Ci 0 iOIWl 1 i In P A S M Sweep Panorama mode 0100 JIWRNE60pl IRI 1 _e_ i _i_ Jf f l uro I 1 llllOO g I The displayed con1ents and their position shown are just a guideline and may differ from 1hc ...

Page 30: ...k to the original one Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Mode Focus Area Exposurc Comp ISO Metering Mode While Balance ORO Auto HOR Creative Style Picture Effect Picture Profile Smile Face Detect 6 Image Size 6 Aspect Ratio 6 Quality S1eadySho1 Auto Mode Scene Selection Peaking Level Notes Gray i1 111s on 1he Quick Navi screen are not available When...

Page 31: ...left right side of the control wheel is indicated by JJ JT _ The following functions are assigned to i J _ on the control wheel DISP Changes the screen display ISO ISO sensitivity 4 0tQJ Drive Mode Cont Shooting Bracket 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...

Page 32: ...Operating the camera How to use the front dial rear dial You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for each shooting mode with immediate effect GB 32 ...

Page 33: ...m using Jt f on the control wheel For a list of functions that can be registered and how to register them see page 34 4 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial then press on the control wheel Some setting values can he finely adjusted by turning the rear dial To set the individual settings in the dedicated screen In step 3 select a setting item and press e on the control wheel to swit...

Page 34: ...button are as follows Drive Mode Selftimer during Brkt Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Mode Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO ISO AUTO Min SS Metering Mode White Balance ORO Auto HOR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Picture Profile Center Lock on AF Smile Face Detect B Soft Skin Effect B Auto Obj Frnming B Image Size B Aspect Ratio B Quality SteadyShot SteadyShot Adjust SteadyS Focal Len Audio Rec ...

Page 35: ...ng i T 4 on the control 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 on the control wheel to move to another MENU item i o I o I I iH_ a a 121 S6719 3 Select the setting value then press to confirm To display the Tile Menu Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu when...

Page 36: ...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 l7M FH 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 24p l7M FH 25p I7M FH MP4 I920x1080 60p 28M l920xI080 50...

Page 37: ...ble Spot Expand Flexible Spot Lock on AF Allows you to focus using the fr ont dial rear dial or control wheel Sets the AF illuminator which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing Auto Oft Compensates for the brightness of the entire image 5 0EV to 5 0EV Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed aperture and exposure 0 5EV 0 3EV Sets the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR ISO AU...

Page 38: ...f PP PP9 Sets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of I second or longer On Off Sets noise reduction processing for high sensitivity shooting Normal Low Off Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing when pressing the center button in the...

Page 39: ...Slow Shut Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed following the brightness of 1he environment in movie mode On Off Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie On Off Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording 0 to 31 Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording Live Lip Sync Wind Noise Reduct...

Page 40: ...ine of in focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually High Mid Low Oft Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function Red YelJow White 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 Effec...

Page 41: ...AF Release Balanced Emphasis Sets whether to perform AF when 1he shutter button is half pressed This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately On Off Seis whether to adjust the exposure by pressing 1he shutter button halfway down This is convenient when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately Au10 0n Off Shoots images without the shutter sound On Off Sets whe...

Page 42: ...cring Mode White Balance ORO Auto HOR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Picture Profile Center Lock on AF Smile Face Detect IS Soft Skin Effect S Auto Obj Framing S Image Sizc S Aspect Ratio S Quality SteadyShot StcadyShot Adjust SteadyS Focal Len Audio Rec Level Zebra Grid Linc lt Marker Display Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color E5J Silent Shooting Gamma Disp Assist Not set C...

Page 43: ...eel by pressing and holding down the Fn button Lock Unlock Transfers images to display on a smartphone Select on This Device Select on Smartphone Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network You can view images on a network enabled TV Assigns one application to One touch NFC You can call up the application when shooting by touching an NFC enabled Smartphone to the came...

Page 44: ...in this Folder All with this date View Mode Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of still images and movies Date View Folder View Still Folder View MP4 AVCHD View XAVC S HD View XAVC S 4K View Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 9 lmages 25 Images Display Rotation Sets the playback direction ofthe recording image Auto Manual Off Slide Show Shows a slide sho...

Page 45: ...o sound a beep during auto focus or self timer operations On Oft Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card On Off Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the MENU button On Of f Turns the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode on or off On Off Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirmation screen Delete first Cancel ...

Page 46: ...er 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 On Off Language Selects the language Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images Write Copy...

Page 47: ...ion can be displayed on the camera Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults Select Initialize to restore all settings to their default values Initialize Camera Settings Reset I If you switch this item it will be required to format the memory card in the setting compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively Also note that it may not be possible to play back movies recorded with the N...

Page 48: ...ons for the currently selected menu function or setting MENU button 0 Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Select the desired button assigned to the function In Camera Guide Press the MENU button and use the control wheel to select a MENU item whose explanation you want to read and then press the button to which In Camera Guide is assigned GB 48 ...

Page 49: ... before shooting Charging the battery pack using the battery charger 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket 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 then immediately turns off the battery pa...

Page 50: ...rging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor 1 Set the ON OFF Power switch to OFF 2 Slide the lever to open the cover 3 Insert the battery pack completely using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever 4 Close the cover GB 50 ...

Page 51: ...ts up and then immediately turns off the battery pack is fully charged When the charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished remove and re insert the battery pack For countries regions other than the USA and Canada connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket Charge lamp Lit Charging Off Charging finished Flashing Charging error or charging...

Page 52: ...u 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 deteriora...

Page 53: ...urn on off or restar t he computer or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and 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 camera and the computer No guarantees are made for char ging using a custom built computer or a modif...

Page 54: ...r om a wall outlet wall socket If you remove the bauery pack the camera will turn off Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp page 20 is lit The data on the memory card may be damaged As long as the power is on the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor Under certain conditions power may be supplied from the battery supplementarily even if y...

Page 55: ... battery pack Turn off the camera Slide the lock lever after confirming that the access lamp page 20 is off and remove the battery pack Be sure not to drop the battery pack Charging the battery pack Lock lever GB 55 ...

Page 56: ...he memory card With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the cover To remove the memory card o Ji l Ensure the notched corner faces correctly Make sure that the access lamp page 20 is not lit then push the memory card in once GB 56 ...

Page 57: ...anteed for all types of memory cards Memory Stick PRO Duo v Mark2 only Memory Stick PRO HG Duor v v v Memory Stick Micro M2 v v v Mark2 only Mark2 only SD memory card v v v SDHC memory card SDXC memory card v v v v microSD memory card v v v microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card I v v v 1 SD Speed Class 4 CLASS or faster or UHS Speed Class l W or faster 2 Memory cards that fulfill all of the ...

Page 58: ... use with the appropriate adaptor Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera If you connect your camera to an incompatible device you may be prompted to fomiat the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doi...

Page 59: ...t 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 white index marks mounting indexes on the lens and camera Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust from entering into the camera 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked posi...

Page 60: ...t is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera Before you attach them remove any dust from them Notes on changing the lens M 51 u Lens release button When changing the lens if dust or debris gets insid...

Page 61: ... with full frame format is required APS C size dedicated lens v AMount Adaptor sold separately is required E mount lens Lens compatible with v 35 mm full frame format APS C size dedicated lens v Images will be recorded in APS C size The angle of view will correspond to approximately 1 5 times the focal length indicated on the lens For example the angle of view will correspond to 75 mm when a 50 mm...

Page 62: ... set the power switch to OFF 2 Select a desired language then press on the control wheel The screen to set the date and time appears 3 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press e 4 Select a desired geographic location and then press e 5 Press Jt on the control wheel or select a selling item by turning the control wheel then press e 6 Press Jt _ or select a desired selling by turning th...

Page 63: ...arged To reset the date and time use the menu MENU button Setup Date Time Setup or Area Setting Notes MENU button This camer 1 does not have a function to insert the date on an image You can insert the date and save or print the image by using PlayMemories Home For Windows only page 89 Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date a...

Page 64: ...ke the 1 11 o Camera shake warning indicator flashes In this case use a tripod or the flash Notes 1 11 o Camera shake warning indicator The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations The exposure mode is set to MIS or during movie recording Using the SteadyShot function This function allows you to shoot with the optimal camera shake compensation for the lens you are...

Page 65: ...re is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens the SteadyShot function does not work correctly Set SteadyShot Adjust to Manual and set SteadyS Focal Len to match the lens you are using In this case the currently set SteadyShot focal length value will be displayed to the side of 11f 1 When using an SEL16F28 lens sold...

Page 66: ...ewfinder mode Point CD Viewfinder mode vertical position Monitor mode One hand holds the grip ofthe camera and the other hand supports the lens Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body hy placing your elbow on your knee GB 66 ...

Page 67: ...he Eyepiece cup Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup and slide it upward Notes When an FDA Al AM Angle Finder sold separately is attached to the camera switch the display between the viewfinder and the monitor by selecting Viewfinder Manual or Monitor Manual from FINDER MONITOR in Custom Settings GB 67 ...

Page 68: ...sebutton on the center of the mode dial 3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera 4 Determine the size of a subject GB When using a lens with a zoom lever Move the zoom lever When using a lens with a zoom ring Tum the zoom ring The optical zoom is not available when a fixed focal length lens is mounted If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when a Power zoom lens is mounted the cam...

Page 69: ...ess the shutter button fully down to shoot an image If Auto Obj Framing is set to Auto when shooting faces close up macro subjects or subjects tracked by Lock on AF the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved GB 69 ...

Page 70: ... movie recording when a Power zoom lens is used we recommend recording movies using the zoom lever When you move the zoom lever place your finger lightly on the lever and operate it without flicking The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera See Notes on continuous movie recording page 96 When the El icon appears the temperature of th...

Page 71: ...eel while playing back a movie the control panel will be displayed Control panel Action during movie playback Playback II Pause Fast forward 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 GB 71 I CJ ...

Page 72: ...iew Mode to Folder View Still and to play back movies set View Mode to Folder View MP4 AVCHD View XAVC S HD View or XAVC S 4K View When you select Date View both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen so11ed by date MENU button Playback View Model Select the desired mode GB 72 ...

Page 73: ...n the control wheel to magnify or reduce an image Turn the front or rear dial to switch to the next previous image B Image index screen You can select the number of images to be displayed MENU button B Playback llmage Index en C ifii Deletes unnecessary images D El Changes to the playback screen GB 73 I c cij e 5 3 I u en ...

Page 74: ...t to delete the image before proceeding 1 While displaying the image you want to delete press the mi Delete button 2 Select Delete with IT on the control wheel then press e To delete several images at a time select MENUbutton El Playback Delete Notes Protected images cannot be deleted GB 74 ...

Page 75: ...rture value adjusted automatically The other settings can be adjusted manually Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range or by defocus the background Adjusts the shutter peed to show the movement of the subject Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value using the front or rear dial Calls up senings pre registered in IMemor...

Page 76: ...tion is not available Shoot Mode Exposure Sell timer Cont Face Smile Auto Obj Comp Shooting Detection Shutter Framing lillThl iO I I I I I iO SCN C I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I V I I V t l I p I V I I I I A I I I I I I s I I I I I I M I I I I I IJ ll IJ ll I I Ifill I When the shooting mode is set to M the exposure can be adjusted only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO GB 76 ...

Page 77: ... be recorded MENU button O Camera Settings 1 9 Image Size Select the desired setting When Aspect Ratio is 3 2 When Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 12M 4240x 2832 pixels L IOM 4240x 2384 pixels M 5 IM 2768x 1848 pixels M 4 3M 2768x 1560 pixels S 3 0M 2128x 1416pixels S 2 6M 2128x 1200 pixels When APS C Super 35mm is set to On When Aspe ct _Raljo ls 3 2 When Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 5 lM 2768x 1848 pixels L 4 ...

Page 78: ...5p 100M or 24p 100M When shooting with ft File Format set to XAVC S HD and U Record Setting set to fl20p IOOMJ or IOOp IOOMJ Under the following conditions an SDXC memory card of SD Speed Class I0 CLASS with a capacity of 64 GB ormore or an SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class I l J or faster with a capacity of 64 GB or more is required page 57 When shooting with ru File Format set to XAVC S 4KJ an...

Page 79: ... 60M 25p 60M 24p IOOM 24p 60M Bit rate Approx 100 Mbps Approx 60 Mbps Approx 100 Mbps Approx 60 Mbps Description JJij_ _ E1 Records the highest image quality movies at 3840 X 2160 30p 25p Records high image quality movies at 3840 X 2160 30p 25p Records the highest image quality movies at 3840 x 2160 24p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Records high image quality movies at 3840 x 2160 24p Thi...

Page 80: ...ovies at 25p 24M FX 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere 24p l7M FH Approx 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies at 25p I 7M FHi Avg 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere When Ill File Formal is set to IMP4J Record Setting Bil rate DescriP lion 1920xl080 Approx 28 Mbps Records high image quality movies of 60p 28M Avg 920 X 080 60p 5Qp 50p 28M 1920...

Page 81: ...movies When using the following functions you cannot set Ottl Record Setting to l20p IDOM IOOp IOOM f I20p 60M fIOOp 60M Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection When lltl File Format is set to XAVC S HD and ltl Record Setting is set to 120p IOOM IOOp IOOM 120p 60M or IOOp 60M or when Movie HFR is set to cm High Frame Rate the angle of view will be decreased Auto focus functions ci Focus Mod...

Page 82: ...n extremely small subject in a narrow area On the Flexible Spot shooting screen you can change the size of the AF rangefinderframe by rotating the control wheel If the product fails to focus on the single selected point it uses the focus points around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the product tracks the subje...

Page 83: ...ng or flickering lights such as the flash light fr om other cameras or fluorescent lighting a striping effect may occur on the image If you wan to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self timer operates set Audio signalsI to Offl Even if J 51 Silent Shooting is set to OnI the shutter sound may beep under the following circumstances IWhile Balance is set to Custom Setu...

Page 84: ...functions Saving images to a computer Using the smartphone as a remote control for the camera Transfe1Ting images fr om the camera to a smanphone Viewing still images on a TY For details on the Wi Fi and NFC One touch functions refer to the attached document Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide or to the Help Guide page 2 GB 84 ...

Page 85: ...to select the access point you want to connect to Press in the center of the control wheel and enter the password if a key icon is displayed with a wireless access point then select OK a j I Notes c If a connection is not established see the wireless access point operating instructions or contact the administratorof the access point To save images to a computer install the following dedicated soft...

Page 86: ...ite 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain a service account first time only Ir you have an account sign in to the application download site 3 Select the desired applicationand download the application to the camera following the instructions on the screen Connect the computer and the camera using the micro USB cable tsupplicd following the instructions on the screen Notes CD To a USB t...

Page 87: ...hange IP AddressSelling to Auto if it is set lo Manual Launching the application 1 MENU button iii Application Application Listi Select the desired application to launch You can use the JOne touch NFC J menu to install NFC one touch functions and call up the applications bysimplytouchingthesmartphoneto the mJ mark on the amcra Before using the NFC One touch functions set the applications that you ...

Page 88: ...e for111al You can display and co111pare the RAW i111ages and JPEG i111ages recorded by this camera You can rank images in 5 grades You can apply color labels Installing Image Data Converter Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and then follow the instructions on the screen to download Image Data Converter hllp www sony co jp ids se An Internet connection is required...

Page 89: ...PlayMemorie_s You can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control etc by performing the following procedure Connect the camera to your computer launch PlayMemories Home click Notifications Notes An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other n lwork services PlayMemories Online or other network services may nol be available in some countries or regions Refer to t...

Page 90: ... Blu ray Disc Installing PlayMemories Home Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and then follow the instructions on the screen to download PlayMemories Home http www sony net pm An Internet connection isrequired For details on operation refer to the following PlayMemories Ho111e support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se To add functions to PlayMemories Hom...

Page 91: ...al Timer Shooting Set up the following before use MENU button iii Setup USB Connection PC RemoteJ Installing Remote Camera Control Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and then follow the instructions on the screen to download Remote Camera Control Windows http www sony co jp imsofUWin Mac hllp www sony co jp imsufl Mac An Internet connection is required For details ...

Page 92: ...ded on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formalted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 12M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory card formatted with this camera Units Images acity Qualtty 8...

Page 93: ... 70 111111 fl 5 5 6 OSS sold separately Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2i media sold sep 1rately IYiewl nder Bright I is set to Manual 01 Monitor BrightnessI is set tu Manual OJ Display Quality is set to IHigh The number for shooting still imagesr is based on the CIPA stand 1rd and is for shooting under the following i onditions CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association DISP is set to Display ...

Page 94: ...m 24p SOM I I 2 h 35 m 120p IOOM IOOp IOOM I Ih 15 m l 20p 60M lOOp 60M 2h 5 111 30p l6M 25p l6M t h 55 m 24p 12M Ih 55 m 60i 24MiFX 40 m Ih25 m 3h 6h 50i 2 iM FX 60i 17M FHJ 55 m 2h 4 h 5 m 8h 15 m SOi 17M FH1 60p 28M PS 35 m Ih 15 m 2h 30 m 5h5 m 50p 28M PS1 24p 24M FXJ 40 m 1h25 m 3h 6h 25p 24M FXJ 24p 17M FHJ 55 m 2h 4h5 m 8h 15 m 25p l 7M FHJ 1920x 1080 60p 28M 35 m 1h 15 m 2h 35 m 5h 20 m l ...

Page 95: ...t Rate which automaticallyadjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a f11st moving ubject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings The values shown are not for continuous recording time The recor...

Page 96: ...s About 29 minutes About 21 minutes The duration of time available for movie recording varies Vith the temperature or condi1ion of the camera before you start recording If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on 1he temperature inside the camera will rise aml the recording time available will be sho11er When E is indicated stop recording the movie The tcmperaLUre insi...

Page 97: ... 5 5 6 OSS Electronic viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Total number of dots 2 359 296 dots Frame coverage I00 Magnification Approx 0 78 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m Eye Point Approx 23 mm from the eyepiece 18 5 mm from the eyepiece frame at I m CIPA standard compliant Diopter Adjustment 4 0 m to 3 0 m Monitor LCD monitor 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots I 228 800 640 x 4 RG...

Page 98: ...n be slower depending on the shooting conditions The number of continuous shots GB 98 Speed priority continuous shooting Extra fine 64 images Continuous shooting Extra fine 100 images Specifications Recording format File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 format Movie XAVC S format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 XAVC S ver 1 0 format compliant Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Aud...

Page 99: ...11 b g n Frequency band 2 4 GHz bandwidth Security WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connection method Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Manual Specifications Access method Infrastructure mode NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Model No WW898259 Battery charger BC VW1 Input rating AC 100 V to 240 V SO Hz 60 Hz 4 2 W Output rating 8 l V DC 0 28 A Operating temperature range 0 c to 40 C 32 F to I04 F Storage temperature...

Page 100: ...ation and Sony Corporation Dolby and the luuble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI LicensingLLC in the United States and other countries Windov 1s is a registered trndcmark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mal is a registered ...

Page 101: ... Facebook Inc YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the n or marks may not be used in all cases in this manual i lnlol THIU J MEMOR 5Tltk s XC I a ASS Hi J...

Page 102: ... 31 Custom Key Settings 42 D DaterfimeSetup 62 Delete 74 Diopter adjust ment 19 DISP 24 40 Drive Mode 36 GB 102 E Exposure compensation dial 28 Eyesensor Eyepiece cup F File Format Fn 19 67 78 33 34 Focus Area 82 Focus Magnif Time 39 Focus Mode 81 Funct ion button 33 34 H Help Guide 2 Image DataConvertc 88 Image Size 77 In Camera Guide 48 ISO 37 L Language 46 62 Lens 59 ...

Page 103: ...yMemories Home 89 90 Q Quick Navi 29 R Record Setting 79 Recordable time of movies 94 Remote Camera Control 91 Index s Scene Selection Set the clock Shooting mode 39 Shooting still images Shoulder strap 62 75 68 22 Silent Shooting 82 Software 88 89 91 Specifications SteadyShot SteadyShot Settings Super 35 mm V View Mode Viewfinder Viewing image w White Balance Wi Fi z 97 64 64 42 72 19 71 37 9 84 ...

Page 104: ...pport Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2015 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand 11111111111111111111111111111 4581534120 ...

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