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Shooting still images

Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus.

• When the image is in focus, a beep

sounds and the

indicator

lights.

Press 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.

Summary of Contents for ILCE-7M2

Page 1: ...1 ILCE 7M2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E mount 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 1450 h_zz ...

Page 2: ...e numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No WW328278 ILCE 7M2 Serial No Model No AC UD10 AC UUD11 Serial No 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 CAREFULLYFOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the po...

Page 3: ...urs while using the apparatus The power cord mains lead if supplied is designed specifically for use with this camera only and should not be used with other electrical equipment RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more informa...

Page 4: ...and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interfac...

Page 5: ...ot be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health wh...

Page 6: ...n of the camera Select MENU t Setup t Certification Logo If display is not possible due to problems such as camera failure contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility For Customers in Singapore For customers who purchased their camera from a store in Japan that caters to tourists ...

Page 7: ...h ILCE 7M2K 23 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 ...

Page 8: ...g indicator 59 Using the SteadyShot function 59 Holding the camera properly 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup 62 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 63 Recording movies 65 Playing back images 66 Switching between still images and movies 67 Deleting images 68 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode 69 Functions available for each shooting mode 70 Various functions Using the var...

Page 9: ...layMemories Home 83 Installing PlayMemories Home 84 Using Remote Camera Control 85 Installing Remote Camera Control 85 Others Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies 86 Specifications 91 Index 96 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 This manual covers several models supplied...

Page 10: ...numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity 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 DRO Auto HDR 72 D Range Opt By dividing the image in...

Page 11: ...finder mode is activated and when you move your face away from the viewfinder the viewing mode reverts to monitor mode default settings You can change the screen display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel Quick Navi 29 In For viewfinder screen you can quickly switch from the monitor to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button You can set the items with an intuitive operation by usin...

Page 12: ...images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the 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 all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be r...

Page 13: ...here strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted Recording and playback may not function correctly Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the screen may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the screen will function normally The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored bef...

Page 14: ...til the camera and battery temperature goes down If you turn on the power without letting the camera and battery cool enough the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of ...

Page 15: ...d using a battery pack that has been fully charged until the charge lamp has turned off How to turn off wireless network functions Wi Fi and NFC etc temporarily When you board an airplane etc you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily Select MENU button t Wireless t Airplane Mode t On If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen Notes on wireless...

Page 16: ...our camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 1 Micro USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 For how to attach the shoulder strap to the camera refer to page 21 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyepiece Cup 1 Attached on the camera Instruction Manual 1 this manual Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 This guide expl...

Page 17: ... Shutter button B Front dial C Remote sensor D Wi Fi antenna built in E Lens release button F Built in microphone 1 G AF illuminator 37 Self timer lamp H Mount index I Image sensor 2 J Mount K Contacts 2 1 Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume 2 Do not directly touch these parts Front side ...

Page 18: ... monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position F Diopter adjustment dial Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder G For shooting C3 Custom 3 button 28 For viewing Enlarge button 76 H AF MF AEL switch lever I Rear dial Rear side ...

Page 19: ...viewing Image index button 76 K MOVIE button 65 L For shooting Fn button 33 For viewing Send to Smartphone button You can display the screen for Send to Smartphone by pressing this button M Control wheel 31 N For shooting C4 Custom 4 button 28 For viewing Delete button 68 O Access lamp P Playback button 66 ...

Page 20: ...y the camera D i Headphones jack E Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device F Charge lamp 49 G HDMI micro jack H Multi interface shoe Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe However when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe the connection is completed I Mode dial 69 J C2 Custom 2 button 28 K C1 Custom 1 b...

Page 21: ...tions of the Smartphone NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology O Memory card cover P Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi Micro USB Terminal visit the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You can also use accessories that are...

Page 22: ... occur D Battery cover locking button E Battery cover release lever When you attach a vertical grip sold separately remove the battery cover Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you ...

Page 23: ...ng parts Before use GB 23 A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal length scale D Focal length index E Lens contacts F Mount index Do not touch this part directly Lens FE 28 70 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS Supplied with ILCE 7M2K ...

Page 24: ...ntrol wheel the screen 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 For playback Basic information display Viewfinder mode Histogram display Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P A S M Sweep Panorama mode ...

Page 25: ...ty of still images 36 Frame rate of movies Image size of movies 73 Remaining battery 51 Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS C Size Capture 41 Setting Effect OFF 40 AF Illuminator 37 NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies 39 Wind Noise Reduction 39 SteadyShot Camera shake warning 59 SteadyShot Focal Length Camera shake warning 59 Overheating warning Database ...

Page 26: ...36 Red eye reduction 36 0 0 Flash compensation 36 Focus mode 36 AF area Face Detection Smile Shutter 38 Metering mode 37 Display Indication 35mm Lens focal length AWB 7500K A5 G5 White balance Auto Preset Underwater Auto Custom Color temperature Color filter 37 D Range Optimizer Auto HDR 72 3 3 3 Creative Style 71 Contrast Saturation Sharpness Picture Effect 37 Smile detection sensitivity indicato...

Page 27: ... Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture Value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 37 AE lock FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram D Range Optimizer Auto HDR Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2014 1 1 10 37PM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area 00 00 00 00 Time code hour minute second frame 74 ...

Page 28: ...tiple images on the screen simultaneously button 76 Scales an image up when viewing images Fn button 33 button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn button In For viewfinder screen switches to the Quick Navi screen In playback mode pressing button switches to Send to Smartphone screen Exposure compensation dial Sets the range for exposure adjustment button 66 Plays back images b...

Page 29: ...nd their position shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display 1 MENU button t Custom Settings t DISP Button t Monitor t For viewfinder t Enter 2 Press the DISP on the control 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 In P A S M Sweep Panorama mode 4 Select the desired item...

Page 30: ...es can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial Pressing the center of the control wheel turns on the designated screen used to set up the selected item page 31 Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen and the screen goes back to the original one Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Mode Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style P...

Page 31: ... of the control wheel is indicated by v V b B The following functions are assigned to v b B on the control wheel You can assign a desired function to the V b B z buttons and to the control wheel turning position in shooting mode When you turn the control wheel or press b B on the control wheel in playback mode you can display the previous or next image How to use the control wheel v DISP Changes t...

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

Page 33: ...ess the Fn button 3 Select the desired item using v V b B on the control wheel The setting screen appears 4 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial then press z on the control wheel Some setting values can be 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 z on the control wheel to switch to the ...

Page 34: ...as follows Functions that can be registered using the Fn Function button Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Mode Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Picture Profile Center Lock on AF Smile Face Detect Soft Skin Effect Auto Obj Framing Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality SteadyShot SteadyShot Adjust SteadyS Focal Len Audio R...

Page 35: ...display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button MENU button t Setup t Tile Menu t On 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Select the desired setting item using v V b B on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press z on the center of the control wheel Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the b B on the control wheel to move to a...

Page 36: ...ty and size of the recorded movie frame XAVC S 60p 50M 50p 50M 30p 50M 25p 50M 24p 50M 1 AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH MP4 1440 1080 12M VGA 3M Dual Video REC Sets whether to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and MP4 movie or an AVCHD movie and MP4 movie On Off Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as for conti...

Page 37: ...udy Incandescent Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fluor Day White Fluor Daylight Flash Underwater Auto C Temp Filter Custom 1 3 Custom Setup DRO Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast Off D Range Opt Auto HDR Creative Style Selects the desired image processing You can also adjust contrast saturation and sharpness Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape S...

Page 38: ...k on AF function and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition Off Auto Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Selects pre set settings to match various scene conditions Portrait Sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight Night Portrait Anti M...

Page 39: ...ist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually On Off Focus Magnif Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form 2 Sec 5 Sec No Limit Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Marker Display Sets whether to display the marker on the monitor when recording movies On Off Marker S...

Page 40: ...cus before the shutter button is half pressed On Off Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming Optical zoom only On ClearImage Zoom On Digital Zoom Eye Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder if an LA EA2 LA EA4 Mount Adaptor sold separately is attached On Off FINDER MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the vie...

Page 41: ...stration Order Exchanging Delete Delete All APS C Size Capture Sets whether or not to record with an APS C size equivalent area On Auto Off AF Micro Adj Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the focus when an LA EA2 LA EA4 Mount Adaptor sold separately is attached AF Adjustment Set amount Clear Lens Comp Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached Shading ...

Page 42: ... function is only available with a power zoom lens that is compatible with this function Left W Right T or Right W Left T MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button Always Movie Mode Only Dial Wheel Lock Sets whether to disable the front dial rear dial or control wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button Lock Unlock Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone S...

Page 43: ...nection Reset Network Set Reset all network settings Delete Deletes an image Multiple Img All 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 View Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 9 Images 25 Images Display Rotation Sets the playback ...

Page 44: ... Turns the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode on or off On Off Delete confirm Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirmation screen Delete first Cancel first Display Quality Sets the display quality High Standard Pwr Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min 10 Sec PAL NTSC Selector 2 By c...

Page 45: ...ects the language Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use Format Formats the memory card File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Series Reset Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images and movies MP4 New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies MP4 Fol...

Page 46: ...he setting compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively Also note that it may not be possible to play back movies recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV 3 Overseas model only Certification Logo 3 The certification 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 Sett...

Page 47: ... explanations for the currently selected menu function or setting MENU button t Custom Settings t Custom Key Settings t Select the desired button assigned to the function t 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 ...

Page 48: ...n fully depleted It can also be used when it has not been fully charged The charged battery pack is discharged little by little even when you do not use it To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot charge the battery pack again before shooting 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 ...

Page 49: ...ts Turn off the camera while charging the battery 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 paused temporarily b...

Page 50: ... you charge the battery for the first time or after an extended period of disuse the charge lamp may flash rapidly If that happens remove the battery pack from the camera and then re insert it to recharge Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance When charg...

Page 51: ...art the 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 charging using a custom built computer or a modified computer A rema...

Page 52: ...battery pack GB 52 To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera Slide the lock lever after confirming that the access lamp page 19 is off and remove the battery pack Be sure not to drop the battery pack Lock lever ...

Page 53: ...e sure that the access lamp page 19 is not lit then push the memory card in once 1 Slide the lever to open the cover 2 Insert the memory card With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place Ensure the notched corner faces correctly 3 Close the cover ...

Page 54: ...XC HG Duo media or 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 format the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the c...

Page 55: ... 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 posit...

Page 56: ...f the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment To remove the 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 Make sure to quickly change the lens away from d...

Page 57: ... screen to set the date and time appears To turn the camera off set the power switch to OFF 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press z on the control wheel 3 Select a desired geographic location and then press z 4 Press v V on the control wheel or select a setting item by turning the control wheel then press z 5 Press v V b B or select a desired setting by turning the control wheel ...

Page 58: ...ot 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 page 83 Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not Checking or resetting the date time and are...

Page 59: ... is set to M S or during movie recording When the viewing mode is set to No Disp Info Level or Histogram This function allows you to shoot with the optimal camera shake compensation for the lens you are using Camera shake warning indicator In situations where the camera may be subject to camera shake the Camera shake warning indicator flashes In this case use a tripod or the flash Using the Steady...

Page 60: ...m 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 When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens or SteadyShot Adjust is set to Manual the current set value of the SteadyShot focal length will display to the side of When using a Sony lens with a teleconverter etc set SteadyShot ...

Page 61: ... holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point 2 Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee Holding the camera properly Viewfinder mode Monitor mode Viewfinder mode vertical position ...

Page 62: ...rately to the camera remove the Eyepiece cup Notes When an FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately is attached to the camera switch the display between the viewfinder and the screen by setting FINDER MONITOR in Custom Settings Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup and slide it upward ...

Page 63: ...l to Auto Mode 3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera 4 Determine the size of a subject When using a lens with a zoom lever Move the zoom lever When using a lens with a zoom ring Turn 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 camera automatically switches ...

Page 64: ...cator lights 6 Press 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 ...

Page 65: ...f the camera See Notes on continuous movie recording page 89 When the icon appears the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases When you are recording continuously for a long time you may feel that the camera is warm This is normal Also Internal temp high Allow it to cool may appear In such cases turn the camera off and wait u...

Page 66: ... on this camera 1 Press the button 2 Select an image by pressing the b B on the control wheel To play back movies press z on the control wheel Control panel Action during movie playback N Playback X Pause M Fast forward m Fast rewind T Forward slow playback t Rewind slow playback Next movie Previous movie C Frame advance c Frame rewind Volume settings Closes the control panel button ...

Page 67: ...der View Still and to play back movies set View Mode to Folder View MP4 AVCHD View or XAVC S View When you select Date View both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen sorted by date MENU button t Playback t View Mode t Select the desired mode Switching between still images and movies ...

Page 68: ... to delete the image before proceeding Notes Protected images cannot be deleted 1 While displaying the image you want to delete press the Delete button 2 Select Delete with v V on the control wheel then press z To delete several images at a time select MENU button t Playback t Delete Delete button ...

Page 69: ...re Priority Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range or by defocus the background Shutter Priority Adjusts the shutter speed to show the movement of the subject Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value using the front or rear dial 1 2 Memory recall Calls up settings pre registered in Memory in the Camera...

Page 70: ...ting mode In the table below indicates the function is available and a indicates the function is not available When the shooting mode is set to M the exposure can be adjusted only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO Shoot Mode Exposure Comp Self timer Cont Shooting Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Obj Framing ...

Page 71: ... offers in depth instructions on the many functions You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles and you can also adjust the contrast saturation and sharpness for each Creative Style item Creative Style 1 MENU button t Camera Settings t Creative Style 2 Select the desired style using v V on the control wheel Creative Style item Style Box You can fine tune the setting an...

Page 72: ...n image with rich gradation MENU button t Camera Settings t File Format t Select the desired mode DRO Auto HDR File Format XAVC S Records XAVC S movies 24p 30p 25p 60p 50p This format supports higher bit rates than AVCHD or MP4 Audio LPCM Only for 1080 60i compatible models AVCHD Records AVCHD movies 60i 50i 24p 25p 60p 50p This format is suitable for viewing movies on a high definition TV You can...

Page 73: ...quality movies at 1920 1080 60p 50p 30p 50M 25p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Avg Records high image quality movies at 1920 1080 30p 25p 24p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Avg Records high image quality movies at 1920 1080 24p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Record Setting Bit rate Description 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Approx 24 Mbps Max Records high image quality movies at 1920 1080 60i 50i 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH App...

Page 74: ...mages in a Super 35 mm format when APS C Size Capture is set to On page 41 You can change settings such as color and tone when recording movies Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in PP1 through PP7 as default movie settings MENU button t Camera Settings t Picture Profile t Select the desired setting For details on Picture Profile refer to the Help Guide pa...

Page 75: ...dphones are used you can set the echo compensation using Audio Out Timing 3 MENU button t Camera Settings t Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level by monitoring the level meter 4 MENU button t Custom Settings t Audio Level Display You can display the audio level on the screen by selecting On from the menu 5 Press the MOVIE button to start or stop recording Audio settings for movi...

Page 76: ...es Turn 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 t Playback t Image Index C Deletes unnecessary images D Changes to the playback screen Playback functions ...

Page 77: ...a s Wi Fi and NFC One touch functions 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 Saving images to a computer Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone Using the smartphone as a remote control for the camera Viewing still images on a TV ...

Page 78: ...strator of the access point To save images to a computer install the following dedicated software on your computer When using Windows PlayMemories Home http www sony net pm When using Mac Wireless Auto Import http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Connecting the camera to a wireless access point 1 MENU button t Wireless t Access Point Set 2 Use v V on the control wheel to select the access point you want ...

Page 79: ...the camera Notes The application downloading function may not be available in some countries and regions For details refer to the application downloading website above Downloading applications 1 Access the application downloading website http www sony net pmca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account If you have an account sign in to the application download site 3 Sel...

Page 80: ...e connected t change IP Address Setting to Auto if it is set to Manual Launching the application 1 MENU button t Application t Application List t Select the desired application to launch You can use the One touch NFC menu to install NFC one touch functions and call up the applications by simply touching the smartphone to the mark on the camera Before using the NFC One touch functions set the appli...

Page 81: ...owing applications to optimize use of the images shot with your camera Image Data Converter PlayMemories Home Remote Camera Control For details on installation see pages 82 to 85 You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL http www sony net pcenv System requirements ...

Page 82: ...le format You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera You can rank images in 5 grades You can apply color labels To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start t All Programs t Image Data Converter t Help t Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se Notes Log on as Administrator Using Image Data...

Page 83: ...u can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control etc by performing the following procedure Connect the camera to your computer t launch PlayMemories Home t click Notifications Using PlayMemories Home Importing images from your camera Sharing images on PlayMemories Online Uploading images to network services Creating movie discs Viewing images on a calendar For Windows the following fun...

Page 84: ...verwritten by PlayMemories Home during the installation Use PlayMemories Home the successor software of PMB Movies recorded using the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc with the original image quality If ...

Page 85: ...oting Set up the following before use MENU button t Setup t USB Connection t PC Remote Notes An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control Using Remote Camera Control Installing Remote Camera Control 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac 2 Follow the instructions on the s...

Page 86: ... values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory card formatted with this camera Units Images When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above except when RAW is selected When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images...

Page 87: ...Association DISP is set to Display All Info Focus Mode is set to AF S Shooting once every 30 seconds The power turns on and off once every ten times The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and are for shooting under the following conditions Record Setting is set to 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH Typical movie shooting Battery life based on repeatedly shooting zooming shooting...

Page 88: ...sible for approximately 29 minutes a product specification limit Available recording time for a movie Capacity Record Setting 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 60p 50M 50p 50M 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2 h 35 m 24p 50M 2 h 35 m 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m 2...

Page 89: ...tically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording The d...

Page 90: ...ng time will be longer Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB when File Format is set to AVCHD When the file size is about 2 GB a new movie file is created automatically ...

Page 91: ... an FE 28 70 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS Electronic viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Total number of dots 2 359 296 dots Frame coverage 100 Magnification Approx 0 71 with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m 1 Eye Point Approx 27 mm from the eyepiece 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 m 1 CIPA standard compliant Diopter Adjustment 4 0 m 1 to 3 0 m 1 Monitor LCD monitor 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dot...

Page 92: ...peed of continuous shooting can be slower depending on the shooting conditions The number of continuous shots Extra fine 50 images Extra fine 69 images 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 Audio LPCM 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit Movie AVCHD format AV...

Page 93: ...ick PRO Duo media Approx 556 g 1 lb 3 6 oz body only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Wireless LAN Supported format IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency band 2 4 GHz bandwidth Security WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connection method WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Access method Infrastructure mode NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Model No WW328278 AC Adaptor AC UD10 AC UUD11 Power requirements AC ...

Page 94: ...s Approx 295 g Approx 10 5 oz SteadyShot Available Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback ...

Page 95: ...stered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo and Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc...

Page 96: ...trol wheel 31 Creative Style 71 Custom Key Settings 42 D Date Time Setup 57 Delete 68 Diopter adjustment 18 DISP 24 39 Drive Mode 36 DRO Auto HDR 72 E Exposure compensation dial 28 Eye sensor 18 Eyepiece cup 62 F File Format 72 Fn 33 34 Focus Magnif Time 39 Function button 33 34 H Help Guide 2 I Image Data Converter 82 In Camera Guide 47 ISO 37 L Language 12 Lens 55 ...

Page 97: ... Camera Apps 79 PlayMemories Home 83 84 Q Quick Navi 29 R Record Setting 73 Recordable time of movies 88 Remote Camera Control 85 S Scene Selection 38 Set the clock 57 Shooting mode 69 Shooting still images 63 Shoulder strap 21 Software 81 Specifications 91 SteadyShot 59 SteadyShot Settings 59 Super 35 mm 74 T TC UB Settings 74 V View Mode 67 Viewfinder 18 Viewing image 66 W White Balance 37 Wi Fi...

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Page 100: ... 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website ...

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