Checking the number of images and
recordable time of movies
When you insert a memory card into the camera
and set the power switch to ON. the number of
images that can be recorded (should you
continue to shoot using the current seltings) is
displayed on the screen.
Notes
• When ··o" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow. the memory card is
full. Replace the memory card with another one. or delete images from the current
memory card (pages 44. 74)
• When .. NO CARD .. (the number of recordable images) Jlashes in yellow. it means
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The number of images that can be recorded 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)
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Qualtty
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
Standard
I
1800
3600
7200
14000
FinL'
1300
2650
5300
10500
Extra fine
740
1500
3000
6000
RAW & JPEG (compressed RAWI
:195
800
1600
3200
RAW (compressed RAW)
560
1100
2250
4600
RAW & JPEG (uncompressed RAW)
240
485
980
1950
RAW (uncompressed RA WJ
295
590
I 150
2400
* When [�Aspect Ratio] is sel to I 16:9J. you can record more images than the
numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is se!t:.•c1ed).
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Notes on using your camera
Screen language
You can select the language displayed
on thee screen using the
menu
(page 46).
Shooting procedure
This camera has 2 modes for monitoring
subjects: the monitor mode using the
moni1or. and the viewfinder mode using the
viewfinder.
Functions built into this camera
• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p
or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard
recording modes up to now. which record
in an interlacing mcthod. this camera
records using a progressive method. This
increases the resolution, and provides a
smoother, more realistic image.
• This camaa is compatible with -lK 30p/
4K 25p/4K 24p recording. Movies can be
recorded in a higha resolution.
Creating an image database file
If you insert a memory card that docs 1101
contain an image database tile into the
camera and turn on thc power. the camera
i.lUtomatically creates an image database
file using some of the memory can.l's
capacity
Thi.! process may take a long time and you
cannot operate the L"amaa until the process
is i.:omplcted. If a database file error occurs.
export all imagcs to your computer using
PlayMemorics Home
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• 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, al I the
data recorded on 1he memory card will be c:c
deleted and cannot be restored. Before
formatting. copy the data to a computer
or other device
If you repeatedly record and delete
images over a Jong period. the files on the
memory card may become fragmented
and movie recording may be suspended
partway through. If this occurs. copy the
dau1 to a computer or 01her devii;e and
then perform [ Format].
Before you start recording, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working corrct:tly.
This camera is designed to be dust and
moisture-resistant. but is not
waterproof or splash-proof.
Back up recommendation for a
memory card
If you turn the camera off, remove the
battery pack or the memory card, or
disconnect the USB cable while the ..tl'l'CSs
lamp is fbshing. the data on the memory
card may become damaged. To avoid data
loss. always copy (back up) data to another
device.
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