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4-420-752-11(1)
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount
Preparing the camera
Shooting and viewing images
Shooting images to suit your subject
Using the shooting functions
Using the playback functions
Functions list
Viewing images on a computer
Others
Index
SLT-A37
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SLT-A37
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 THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
Caution
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above
60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
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• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
Battery charger
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
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.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
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 information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery Pack and lens
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: SLT-A37
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For Customers in Europe
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not 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 batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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Table of Contents
Notes on using your camera .............................................. 8
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 10
Identifying parts ............................................................... 11
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 17
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
..................................................................................... 19
Attaching a lens ............................................................... 22
Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 25
Before shooting ............................................................... 27
Holding the camera properly ...................................... 27
Shooting and viewing images
Shooting still images ....................................................... 29
Recording movies ............................................................ 31
Playing back images ........................................................ 32
Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 33
Shooting images to suit your subject
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen ........................... 34
Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 35
Superior Auto .................................................. 36
Scene Selection .................................................. 36
Sweep Panorama/
Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE ............................. 38
Using the flash ................................................................. 39
Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 41
Selecting the drive mode .................................... 43
Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 44
Setting image size ............................................................ 45
Image Size .................................................................. 45
Panorama: Size ........................................................... 45
Enlarging images ............................................................. 47
Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 48
Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 49
Using with your computer ............................................... 62
Using the software ........................................................... 64
Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 67
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch
..................................................................................... 50
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 51
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
..................................................................................... 52
The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 54
Using the guide function of the camera ........................... 61
In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 61
Shooting Tip ............................................................... 61
List of icons on the screen ............................................... 69
Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 72
Flash modes available ..................................................... 73
Learning more about the camera (
Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
..................................................................................... 75
Specifications .................................................................. 79
Index ............................................................................... 87
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Notes on using your camera
Shooting procedure
• This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the LCD screen mode using the
LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder.
• The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.
Notes on the functions available with the camera
• To check whether it is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
1080 60i-compatible device:60i
1080 50i-compatible device:50i
• You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D-images recorded with the camera on 3Dcompatible monitors. When you watch
3D-images, we recommend that you take a break at regular time intervals. Since the need for or frequency of break times varies among individuals, please set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. A child’s vision is always vulnerable (especially for children under
6 years of age). Before allowing them to watch 3D-images, please consult with an expert, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. Be sure to make sure your children follow the precautions above.
No compensation for contents of the recording
The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.
Notes on the LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
• The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and electronic viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.
• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD screen.
• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.
• 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.
Notes on long-time recording
• When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises.
If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the mark is indicated on the screen and the camera is turned off automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level.
• 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 the camera drops before continuing to shoot.
• The surface of the camera may get warm.
This is not a malfunction.
Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a computer, for Windows computers, use the
“PlayMemories Home” software on the
CD-ROM (supplied).
Notes when playing movies on other devices
• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices.
– Other devices compatible with
AVCHD format that does not support
High Profile
– Devices incompatible with the
AVCHD format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
• Discs recorded with HD image quality
(high definition) can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices.
DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Notes on using your camera
On the data specifications described in this manual
The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC
(77°F), and using a battery pack that is charged for about 1 hour after the
CHARGE lamp goes out.
Model name
This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
Model name
SLT-A37
SLT-A37K
SLT-A37M
SLT-A37Y
Lens
–
DT18-55mm
DT18-135mm
DT18-55mm and
DT55-200mm
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Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 9). The accessories
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Common accessories
• Camera (1)
• BC-VW1 Battery charger (1)
• Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and
Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FW50 (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)
• CD-ROM (1)
– Application Software for
α camera
–
α Handbook
• Instruction Manual (1) (This manual)
SLT-A37K
• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)
SLT-A37M
• DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap
(1)/Lens hood (1)
SLT-A37Y
• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)
• DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap
(1)/Lens hood (1)
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Front side
A
B
C Control dial
D
E Lens contacts*
F Mirror*
G
H Mount
I
J Microphone**
K
L
M
N
O
* Do not directly touch these parts.
** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
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Identifying parts
Rear side
A Eyecup
B Viewfinder*
• When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the screen mode returns to the LCD screen mode.
C Eyepiece sensors
D
E
F
G For shooting: Fn (Function)
For viewing: (Image
H Control button
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I Control button (Enter)/AF button/Object Tracking button
J (In-Camera Guide) button
For viewing: (Delete) button
K
* Do not directly touch this part.
Identifying parts
Top side
A Auto-lock Accessory shoe
B
C Microphone*
D
E Speaker
F mark
Image sensor position
G
H For shooting: AEL (AE lock)
For viewing: (Zoom in)
I For shooting: (Exposure)
For viewing: (Zoom out)
(Image index)
J
* Do not cover this part during movie recording.
Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
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Identifying parts
Sides/Bottom
A REMOTE terminal
• When connecting the RM-
L1AM Remote Commander
(sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote
Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the
REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote
Commander faces forward.
B Hooks for shoulder strap
• Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
C
D (USB) terminal
E Microphone jack
• When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
F Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.
G
Memory card insertion slot (19)
H Battery/memory card cover
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I Connection plate cover
• For using the AC-PW20 AC
Adaptor (sold separately)
Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover.
Identifying parts
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Identifying parts
Lens
DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37K/A37Y)
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37Y)
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37M)
A Focusing ring
B Zoom ring
C Focal-length scale
D Focal-length index
E Lens contacts
F Focusing mode switch
G Mounting index
H Lens hood index
I Zoom lock switch
• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6
SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6
SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras.
• For the lenses other than DT 18-
55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-
200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-
135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.
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Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it.
To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before you shoot. If the battery level is low, charge it again.
1
Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks.
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Charging the battery pack
2
Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed
Charging time About 250 minutes
For the U.S.A and Canada
Plug
• When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F).
• The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed.
CHARGE lamp
For countries/regions other than the
U.S.A. and Canada
CHARGE lamp
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Notes
• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
1
While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover.
2
Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.
3
Insert a memory card.
• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Lock lever
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.
4
Close the cover.
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
To remove the battery pack
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow 10 seconds after turning off the camera, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever
To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once.
To check the remaining battery level
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.
“Battery exhausted.”
Battery level
Available memory cards
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
Types of memory card
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
• MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Still images
Movies
(Mark2)
(Class 4 or faster)
(Class 4 or faster)
(Class 4 or faster)
In this manual
Memory Stick
PRO Duo
SD card
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Note
• 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 format the card.
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
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Attaching a lens
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.
• When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
• When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens.
Front lens cap
Body cap
Packaging lid
2
Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks
(mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
Orange index marks
3
Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.
• Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Notes
• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
• Do not use force when attaching a lens.
• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.
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Attaching a lens
• Do not hold the part of the lens that 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.
Lens release button
2
Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera.
• Before you attach them, remove dust from them.
• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens
Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.
To attach a lens hood
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.
Fit the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks.
Notes
• A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the
ALC-SH108 (sold separately).
• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash.
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Attaching a lens
• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
Note 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 acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.
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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears.
1
Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and time appears.
• To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2
Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD screen, then press the center of the control button.
3
Select your area with b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
4
Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value
with v/V.
[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
5
Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the control button.
6
Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the control button.
To cancel the date/time setting operation
Press the MENU button.
To set up the date/time again
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu.
To set up the area again
You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad.
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.
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Before shooting
Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.
• If you cannot see the entire screen in the viewfinder, you can change the scale of the viewfinder screen
Note
• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.
Holding the camera properly
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.
In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode
(vertical position)
Point
1
One hand 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.
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Before shooting
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.
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Shooting and viewing images
Shooting still images
The “Intelligent Auto” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings.
Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.
1
Set the mode dial to or
(Flash Off).
or
2
Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the LCD screen or viewfinder.
3
Overlay the AF area on the desired subject.
• If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod.
• When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon appears on the screen and suitable settings for that scene will be put into effect.
4
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot.
AF area
(Camera shake warning) indicator
Zoom ring
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Shooting still images
5
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, z or
(Focus indicator) lights up.
6
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
• When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port.
Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved
Focus indicator
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Recording movies
1
Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
• Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode.
• The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set the mode dial to
• The camera continues to adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode.
MOVIE button
2
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a
movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off]
• The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording.”
• When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops.
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Playing back images
1
Press the button.
button
2
MENU button t desired mode
• To play back still images, select [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, select [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the file format.
3
Select an image with b/B on the control button.
• To play back movies, press the center of the control button.
During movie playback
To pause/resume
To fast-forward
To fast-rewind
To slow-forward
Control button/control dial operation z
B b
To slow-reverse
To adjust sound volume
To display the information
Rotate the control dial to the right during pause
Rotate the control dial to the left during pause
• The movie is played back frame-byframe.
V v t v/V
Note
• Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
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Deleting images (Delete)
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand.
Note
• Protected images cannot be deleted.
Deleting the image that is currently displayed
1
Display the image you want to delete and press the button.
button
2
Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
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Shooting images to suit your subject
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle.
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Shooting with the various shooting modes
Set the mode dial to the desired mode.
The following shooting modes are provided with the camera:
(Intelligent
Auto)
(Superior
(Scene
Selection)
The “Intelligent Auto” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings.
Select “Flash Off” when you want to shoot without the flash.
The camera recognizes and evaluates the shooting condition, and appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera saves 1 appropriate image by combining or separating images, as necessary.
Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject.
Allows you to shoot panoramic images.
(Sweep
Panorama)
(3D Sweep
Panorama)
(Tele-zoom
Cont. Priority AE)
(Movie)
Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a
3D compatible TV.
The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The center area on the screen is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second.
Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
(Program Auto)
(Aperture
Priority)
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial.
(Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial.
(Manual
Exposure)
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically
(both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually.
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually
(both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial.
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Shooting with the various shooting modes
Superior Auto
1
Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto).
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions, the following information is indicated: recognized scene mode mark, appropriate shooting function, the number of images to be shot.
Recognized scene mode mark
Shooting function
Number of images to be shot
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Scene recognized by the camera
(Night Scene)
(Backlight Portrait)
(Backlight)
(Spotlight)
(Hand-held Twilight)
(Portrait)
(Macro)
(Low Brightness)
Shooting function
Daylight Sync.
Slow Shutter
(Landscape)
(Tripod Night Scene)
(Night Portrait)
(Baby)
Scene Selection
1
Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).
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Shooting with the various shooting modes
2
Select the desired mode with v/V, then press the center of the control button.
• To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene.
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
(Portrait)
(Sports Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
(Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, foods.
(Landscape)
(Sunset)
(Night Scene)
Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset beautifully.
(Hand-held
Twilight)
Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
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 portraits in night scenes.
Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama
1
Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama)/ (3D Sweep
Panorama).
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2
Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
Shooting with the various shooting modes
This part will not be taken
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
4
Pan or tilt the camera to the end, following the guidance on the screen.
Guidance bar
Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE
1
Set the mode dial to (Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE).
2
Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects.
• The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down.
• The center area on the screen is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second.
• The minimum zoom scale of the camera is set to 1.4 times and the image size can be set to M or S.
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Using the shooting functions
Using the flash
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.
1
Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting
2
Press the button.
The flash pops up.
• In Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto or
Scene Selection mode, the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit. The built-in flash does not pop up even if you press the button.
button
3
After the flash has finished charging, shoot the subject.
Flashing: The flash is being charged.
When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter.
Lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject (AF
Illuminator).
(Flash charging) indicator
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(Flash Off)
(Autoflash)
(Fill-flash)
(Slow Sync.)
(Rear Sync.)
(Wireless)
Using the flash
Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up.
• You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P,
A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up.
Fires if it is dark or against light.
Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
Fires 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 the shutter speed.
Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter.
Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).
Adjusting the brightness of the image
Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected
(Automatic exposure).
Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side (Exposure compensation).
1
Press the button.
button
2
Adjust the exposure with the control dial.
Toward + (over): Brightens an image.
Toward – (under): Darkens an image.
• In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale.
The LCD screen after the exposure is adjusted.
Compensated exposure
The screen in the viewfinder
Standard exposure
3
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Shooting techniques
• Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.
• Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure
shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 43).
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Adjusting the brightness of the image
Note
• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior
Auto, or Scene Selection.
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Selecting the drive mode
You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket.
on the control button t
Select the desired mode
(Single
Shooting)
This mode is for normal shooting.
(Cont. Shooting) The camera records the images continuously.
(Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake.
(Bracket:
Cont.)
Bracket) bracket)
(Single
(WB
You can shoot 3 images, each with different degrees of exposure.
You can shoot 3 images, shot by shot, each with different degrees of exposure.
Based on the selected white balance, and the color temperature/color filter, 3 images are recorded with the white balance shifted.
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Switching the recording information display (DISP)
Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows.
You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen separately.
Graphic Display Display All Info.
No Disp. Info.
Graphic Display
The Graphic Display shows the shutter speed and aperture value as graphs, and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. The pointers on the shutter speed indicator and aperture indicator indicate the current value.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
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Setting image size
Image Size
[Aspect Ratio]: [3:2]
Image size
L:16M
M:8.4M
S:4.0M
4912 × 3264 pixels
3568 × 2368 pixels
2448 × 1624 pixels
[Aspect Ratio]: [16:9]
Usage guidelines
For prints up to A3+ size
For prints up to A4 size
For prints up to L/2L size
Image size
L:14M
M:7.1M
S:3.4M
4912 × 2760 pixels
3568 × 2000 pixels
2448 × 1376 pixels
Usage guidelines
For viewing on a high-definition
TV
Note
• When you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the screen.
Panorama: Size
You can set the image size of panoramic images. The image size varies
depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 54).
Size] t Select the desired size
[Panorama: Size]
Standard
Wide
[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 3872 × 2160
[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 8192 × 1856
[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 5536 × 2160
[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 12416 × 1856
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[3D Pan.: Image Size]
16:9
Standard
Wide
1920 × 1080
4912 × 1080
7152 × 1080
Setting image size
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Using the playback functions
Enlarging images
A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image.
1
Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the button.
button
2
Zoom the image in or out with the button or button.
• Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification. When you shoot multiple images with the same composition, you can compare their focus conditions.
3
Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the control button.
To cancel the enlarged playback
Press the center of the control button so that the image returns to the normal size.
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Switching to the display of the image list
You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously.
Press the button.
The image index screen is displayed.
• You can select the number of images displayed on one page of the image index screen using [Image Index] in the
Playback menu.
button
To return to the single-image screen
Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image.
To display the desired folder
Select the left bar on the image index screen with the control button, then select the desired folder with v/V. Pressing the center of the control button when the left bar is selected switches the view mode.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required.
1
Turn off both your camera and the
TV, and connect the camera to the
TV.
1
To the HDMI connector
HDMI cable
(sold separately)
2
To the
HDMI mini terminal
2
Turn on the TV and switch the input.
• See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3
Turn on the camera, and press the
button.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Select the desired image with b/B on the control button.
• The LCD screen on the camera does not turned on.
button
Control button
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Functions list
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch
You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch.
For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 11).
button
button/AV button/
FINDER/LCD button
Pops the flash up.
Compensates the exposure./Sets up the aperture value./
Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously./
Scales down an image that has been scaled up when viewing images.
Switches the display between the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
MENU button
MOVIE button
AEL button/ button
Displays the menu screen for setting up the menu item.
Records movies.
ZOOM button
Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Scales an image up when viewing images.
Magnifies and shoots the subject using the zoom feature of the camera (ZOOM).
Fn button/ button Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using the Fn button./Rotates images.
Control button Sets up the following functions: Display, White
Balance, Drive mode, ISO, and Autofocus.
button Plays back images.
button/ button Displays a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes images.
Focus mode switch Switches the autofocus and manual focus.
Preview button Checks blurring of the background.
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Selecting a function with the Fn
(Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting.
1
Press the Fn button.
2
Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button,
then press the center z to execute.
The setup screen appears.
3
Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function.
Operation guide
To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen
Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen.
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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows:
Scene Selection Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions.
(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)
Movie
Drive Mode
Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect and records movies.
(P/A/S/M)
Sets the drive mode such as continuous shooting.
(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Self-timer/Bracket: Cont./
Single Bracket/WB bracket)
Flash Mode
Autofocus Mode
Sets the flash mode.
(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./
Wireless)
Selects the method for focusing according to movement of the subject.
(Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF)
AF area
Object Tracking
Selects the area of focus.
(Wide/Zone/Spot/Local)
Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it.
(On/Off)
Smile/Face Detect.
Automatically captures people’s face(s) with the optimal focus and exposure./Shoots when a smile is detected.
(Face Detection Off/Face Detection On (Regist. Faces)/Face
Detection On/Smile Shutter)
Auto Port. Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing face and automatically saves another image with well-balanced composition.
(Auto/Off)
ISO Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed.
(Multi Frame Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO to 16000)
Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.
(Multi segment/Center weighted/Spot)
Flash Comp.
Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
(+2.0EV to –2.0EV)
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White Balance
DRO/Auto HDR
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
Adjusts the color tone of images.
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.:
Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.:
Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom)
Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically.
(Off/D-RangeOptimizer/Auto HDR)
Selects your desired image processing.
(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White)
Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression.
(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft
High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/
HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature)
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The functions selected with the MENU button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu
Still shooting menu
Image Size Selects the size of still images.
(L:16M/M:8.4M/S:4.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2)
L:14M/M:7.1M/S:3.4M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9))
Aspect Ratio
Quality
Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
(3:2/16:9)
Sets the image quality for still images.
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
(Standard/Wide)
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down)
3D Pan.: Image Size Selects the size of 3D-images.
(16:9/Standard/Wide)
3D Pan.: Direction Sets the shooting direction for 3D-images.
(Right/Left)
Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom.
(On/Off)
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Digital Zoom
Long Exposure NR
High ISO NR
Flash control
AF Illuminator
Color Space
The functions selected with the MENU button
Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image
Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording.
(On/Off)
Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer.
(On/Off)
Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(High/Normal/Low)
Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.
(ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL)
Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing.
(Auto/Off)
Changes the range of reproducible colors.
(sRGB/AdobeRGB)
SteadyShot
Shooting Tip List
Movie shooting menu
Sets SteadyShot.
(On/Off)
Allows you to access all shooting tips.
File Format
Record Setting
Selects the movie file format.
(AVCHD/MP4)
Selects the size of the recorded movie frame.
(60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/24p
24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/
1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)
Audio Recording Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie.
(On/Off)
Wind Noise Reduct.
Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
(On/Off)
SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot.
(On/Off)
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The functions selected with the MENU button
Custom menu
Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder.
(On/Off)
FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and
LCD screen.
(Auto/Manual)
Viewfinder Magnifi.
Changes the screen size in the viewfinder. If you cannot see the entire screen in the viewfinder, set it to [Standard].
(Maximum/Standard)
Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use.
(On/Off)
Release w/o Lens
S. Auto Cont.
Shooting
Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached.
(Enable/Disable)
Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in Superior Auto mode.
(Auto/Off)
S. Auto Image
Extract.
Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode.
(Auto/Off)
Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)
Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto review.
(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)
DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the LCD screen that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button.
(Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./
Histogram/For viewfinder)
DISP Button(Finder) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button.
(Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./
Histogram)
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Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Live View Display
The functions selected with the MENU button
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)
Sets the color used for the peaking function.
(Red/Yellow/White)
Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation value.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Func. of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button.
(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/
AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/Auto Port. Framing/
ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto
HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object
Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/
Zoom/Focus Magnifier)
Preview Button Assigns the desired function to the preview button.
(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/
AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/Auto Port. Framing/
ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto
HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object
Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/
Zoom/Focus Magnifier)
Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens.
(Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview)
MOVIE Button Selects the appropriate mode for the MOVIE button.
(Always/Movie Mode Only)
Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens attached.
(Auto/Off)
Lens Comp.: Chro.
Aber.
Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens attached.
(Auto/Off)
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The functions selected with the MENU button
Lens Comp.:
Distortion
Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
(On/Off)
Face Registration
Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached.
(Auto/Off)
Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
Face Priority
Tracking
Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking.
(On/Off)
Playback menu
Delete
View Mode
Slide Show
Image Index
3D Viewing
Protect
Specify Printing
Deletes images.
(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files)
Allows you to determine how to group the playback images.
(Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View)
Shows a slide show.
(Repeat/Interval/Image Type)
Displays the image list.
(4 Images/9 Images)
Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to the camera.
Protects or cancels protection for an image.
(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/
Cancel All AVCHD view files)
Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF.
(DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)
Volume Settings
Playback Display
Sets the volume for movie playback.
Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait.
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)
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The functions selected with the MENU button
Memory Card Tool menu
Format
File Number
Formats the memory card.
Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies.
(Series/Reset)
Folder Name
Select REC Folder
Sets the folder format for still images.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Changes the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.
New Folder
Recover Image DB
Creates a new folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.
Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback.
Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card.
Clock setup menu
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Setup menu
Sets date and time, and daylight savings.
Sets the location of use.
Menu start
LCD Brightness
Viewfinder Bright.
Eco Mode
Power Save
Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the last-selected item.
(Top/Previous)
Sets the brightness of the LCD screen.
(-2 to +2)
Sets the brightness of the viewfinder.
(Auto/Manual)
Sets the level of the power saving feature.
(Standard/Max)
Sets the interval after which power save mode engages.
(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)
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HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
The functions selected with the MENU button
Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI
TV.
(Auto/1080p/1080i)
Operates the camera from a TV that support “BRAVIA”
Sync.
(On/Off)
Upload Settings*
USB Connection
Audio signals
Cleaning Mode
Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card.
(On/Off)
Sets the USB connection method.
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)
Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working.
(On/Off)
Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.
* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.
Version
Language
Mode Dial Guide
Demo Mode
Initialize
Displays the camera software version.
Selects the language.
Turns on or off the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting mode).
(On/Off)
Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.
(On/Off)
Restores the settings to their defaults.
(Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset)
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Using the guide function of the camera
In-Camera Guide
When you press the (In-Camera Guide) button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a guide in accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears automatically.
Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen, then press the center of the control button, the appropriate setup is indicated in order to enable them.
(In-Camera Guide) button
Shooting Tip
The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected.
1
Press the (In-Camera Guide) button when the recording information display is displayed.
A shooting tip list in accordance with the current subject appears automatically.
2
Select the desired shooting tip with v/V on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
The shooting tip is displayed.
• You can scroll the screen with v/V.
• You can select the item with b/B.
To access all shooting tips
You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu.
Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before.
shooting tip
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Viewing images on a computer
Using with your computer
Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera.
• “Image Data Converter”
You can open RAW format image files.
• “PlayMemories Home”
You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot.
For detailed notes on installation, also see page 64.
Notes
• Use “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images.
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
“PlayMemories
Home”
Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/
Windows 7 SP1
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH)))
Memory: Windows XP 512MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended), Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 GB or more
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
“Image Data
Converter Ver.4”
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image
Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
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Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment (Mac)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
“Image Data
Converter Ver.4”
USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – 10.7
“Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6
(Snow Leopard), 10.7 (Lion)
CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster
Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
• If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Using the software
Installing the software (Windows)
Log on as Administrator.
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My
Computer]) t t [Install.exe].
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.
2
Connect the camera to the computer.
3
Click [Install].
Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” and “PlayMemories Home” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen.
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
4
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
“Image Data Converter”
“PlayMemories Home”
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide”
Note
• If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, “PMB” is overwritten by
“PlayMemories Home,” and you may be unable to use some functions of “PMB.”
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Using the software
Installing the software (Mac)
Log on as Administrator.
1
Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3
Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.
4
Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Using “Image Data Converter”
With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:
• To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness.
• To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc.
• To save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
• To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera.
• To rate the images on a scale of five.
• To set 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/
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Using the software
Using “PlayMemories Home”
With “PlayMemories Home” you can do the following, etc.:
• To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.
• To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
• To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail attachments, and change the shooting date.
• To print or save still images with the date.
• To create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. (An Internet connection environment is required when a Bluray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)
Notes
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer.
• Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p
24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order 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 you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.
To use “PlayMemories Home,” refer to “PlayMemories Home Help
Guide.”
Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide].
“PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/
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Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies
You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera.
Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player.
Here, 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with a computer using “PlayMemories Home” or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder.
Disc type/usage
Record setting available
Player
FX FH
Blu-ray disc playback devices
(Sony Blu-ray disc player,
PlayStation®3, etc.)
To keep high-definition image quality (HD)
–*
AVCHD format playback devices
(Sony Blu-ray disc player,
PlayStation®3, etc.)
To keep high-definition image quality (HD)
(AVCHD recording disc)
–* –*
Ordinary DVD playback devices
(DVD player, computer that can play DVDs, etc.)
To keep standard definition image quality (STD)
* When creating a disc using “PlayMemories Home,” changing the image quality to a lower setting allows you to create a disc.
Creating a disc using a computer
You can import AVCHD movies to a computer using “PlayMemories
Home” and create an AVCHD recording disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc.
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Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies
For details on the method for creating a disc using “PlayMemories Home,” see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.”
Notes
• To create Blu-ray discs with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/
• The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
• Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p
24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order 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 you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
You can create a disc with a Blu-ray disc recorder etc.
The disc type you can create depends on the device used.
Device Disc type
Blu-ray disc recorder: To create a Blu-ray disc or
DVD with standard image quality (STD) High-definition image quality
(HD)
Standard definition image quality
(STD)
HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD with standard image quality
(STD) Standard definition image quality
(STD)
Note
• For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use.
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Others
List of icons on the screen
Graphic Display (LCD screen) A
Display Indication
P A S
M
Display All Info. (LCD screen)
For playback (Basic information display)
Scene Recognition icons
100 Remaining number of recordable images
Aspect ratio of still
16M 8.4M
4.0M 14M
7.1M 3.4M
Image size of still images
Image quality of still
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Display Indication
Flash charge in progress
No audio recording of
SteadyShot/Camera
SteadyShot error
Database file full/
Database file error
100-0003 Folder - file number
-
DPOF
Remaining battery
B
Display Indication
Shutter speed indicator
List of icons on the screen
C
Display Indication
REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) z
1/250
F3.5
viewfinder)
+3.0
Exposure compensation
ISO400
3/7
2012-1-1
10:37AM
Auto HDR image warning
Picture Effect error
File number/Number of images in the view mode
Date of recording
D
Display Indication
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Display Indication
Auto Portrait Framing
Smile Detection
E
Display Indication
AWB
7500K
A5 G5
White balance (Auto,
Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)
+3 +3 +3
Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness
List of icons on the screen
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Functions available for each shooting mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
Shoot Mode
Exposure
Comp.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Self-timer
Cont.
Shooting
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Face
Detection
Smile
Shutter
–
Auto Port.
Framing
–
*
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
* When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available.
–
–
–
–
–
–
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Flash modes available
The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected.
In the table below, indicates the function selectable. – indicates the function not selectable.
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Shoot Mode (Flash
Off)
(Autoflash)
(Fillflash)
(Slow
Sync.)
(Rear
Sync.) (Wireless)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– – – – –
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Learning more about the camera
(
α Handbook)
“
α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
For Windows users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2
Click [Handbook].
3
Click [Install].
4
Start “ α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Mac users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
3
After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”
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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
Once 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 settings) is displayed on the screen.
Notes
• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current
• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes 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 shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted 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 16M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Units: Images)
Size
Standard
RAW
Capacity
Fine
RAW & JPEG
2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
410
295
80
110
820
590
160
220
1650
1150
325
445
3350
2400
650
890
6700
4800
1300
1750
* 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).
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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack
The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
LCD screen mode
Viewfinder mode
Approx. 500 images
Approx. 450 images
• The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation:
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately).
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].
– [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The flash strobes once every 2 times.
– The power turns on and off once every 10 times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
Available recording time for a movie
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera.
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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (h (hour), m (minute))
Capacity
Record
Setting
60i 24M(FX)/50i
24M(FX)
60i 17M(FH)/50i
17M(FH)
24p 24M(FX)/25p
24M(FX)
24p 17M(FH)/25p
17M(FH)
1440×1080 12M
VGA 3M
2GB
10 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
4GB
20 m
30 m
20 m
30 m
8GB
40 m
1 h
40 m
1 h
16GB
1 h 30 m
2 h
1 h 30 m
2 h
32GB
3 h
4 h 5 m
3 h
4 h 5 m
20 m
1 h 10 m
40 m
2 h 25 m
1 h 20 m
4 h 55 m
2 h 45 m
10 h
5 h 30 m
20 h 5 m
Notes
• The recordable time of movies varies for the reason that the camera equipped with
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on shooting scene. When you record fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because it spends much memory to record. The recordable time also vary depending on the shooting condition or subject or setting of image quality/size.
• The values shown are not the continuous recording time.
• Recording time may depend on shooting conditions and the memory card used.
• When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level.
• For details on movie playback, see page 32.
Notes on continuous movie recording
• It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the APS-C size image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera is turned off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or burden 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
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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.)
Ambient temperature
20°C (68°F)
30°C (86°F)
40°C (104°F)
Continuous recording time for movies
About 29 minutes
About 29 minutes
About 26 minutes
• The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature 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 rises and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table above.
• If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.
• If you observe the following points, the recording time is longer.
– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
– If possible, use a tripod and disable the SteadyShot function.
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new movie file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD].
• The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.
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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type
Lens
[Anti-Dust]
System
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
A-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor
Approx. 16 500 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 16 100 000 pixels
[SteadyShot]
For still images
For movies
System: Image sensor-shift mechanism
Effect: Approx. 2.5 EV to 4.0 EV in shutter speed
(depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens)
System: Electronic
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism
[Auto focus system]
System TTL phase-detection system, 15 points (3 points cross type)
–1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent)
Approx. 1 m to 5 m (3.3 feet to 16.4 feet)
Sensitivity Range
AF illuminator
[Electronic viewfinder]
Type
Screen size
Total number of dots
Effective number of dots
Electronic viewfinder (color)
1.2 cm (0.46 type)
1 440 000 dots equivalent
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]:
1 440 000 dots equivalent
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]:
1 253 280 dots equivalent
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Specifications
Frame coverage
Magnification
Eye Point
Diopter Adjustment
100%
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]:
1.19× with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m –1 (diopter)
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]:
1.09× with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m –1 (diopter)
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]:
Approximately 17 mm from the eyepiece, 16 mm from the eyepiece frame (at –1 m –1 )
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]:
Approximately 19 mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the eyepiece frame (at –1 m –1 )
–4.0 m –1 to +4.0 m –1 (diopter)
[LCD screen]
Type
Total number of dots
2.7 type TFT drive/Clear Photo LCD screen
230 400 (320 × 3 (RGB) × 240) dots
[Exposure control]
Metering Cell
Metering method
Metering Range
“Exmor” CMOS sensor
1 200-zone evaluative metering
–2 EV to +17 EV on Multi segment, Center weighted,
Spot modes (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index)
Still images: AUTO (ISO 100 – 3 200), ISO 100 to
16 000 (1 EV step)
Movies: AUTO (ISO 100 – 3 200 equivalent), ISO 100 to 3 200 equivalent (1 EV step)
Exposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV step)
[Shutter]
Type
Speed range
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 seconds, bulb
Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 step), up to
1/60 in AUTO mode
1/160 second Flash sync speed
[Built-In-Flash]
Flash G.No.
Recycling time
GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Approx. 3 seconds
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Specifications
Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates)
±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Flash compensation
Flash range
Aperture F2.8
100 1 m – 3.6 m
(3.3 feet –
11.8 feet)
F4.0
1 m – 2.5 m
(3.3 feet –
8.2 feet)
200 1 m – 5 m
(3.3 feet –
16.4 feet)
400 1.4 m – 7.1 m (4.6 feet –
23.3 feet)
1 m – 3.6 m
(3.3 feet –
11.8 feet)
1 m – 5 m
(3.3 feet –
16.4 feet)
800 2 m – 10 m
(6.6 feet –
32.8 feet)
F5.6
1 m – 1.8 m
(3.3 feet –
5.9 feet)
1 m – 2.5 m
(3.3 feet –
8.2 feet)
1 m – 3.6 m
(3.3 feet –
11.8 feet)
1.4 m – 7.1 m (4.6 feet –
23.3 feet)
1 m – 5 m
(3.3 feet –
16.4 feet)
[Continuous shooting]
Continuous shooting speed Tele-zoom cont. priority AE: Maximum 7 images per second/ : Maximum 5.5 images per second/
: Maximum 2.5 images per second
• The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, aperture value, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]).
The maximum number of continuous shots
In Tele-zoom cont. priority AE mode
Fine: 17 images/Standard: 18 images
In Continuous shooting
Fine: 15 images/Standard: 16 images/RAW & JPEG: 6 images/RAW: 7 images
[Image zooming playback]
Scaling range Image size: L: Approx. ×1.0 – ×15.4/M: Approx. ×1.0 –
×11.2/S: Approx. ×1.0 – ×7.7
[Recording format]
File format
3D still images
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony’s exclusive ARW2.3 format)
MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) compliant
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Specifications
Movie (AVCHD format)
Movie (MP4 format)
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
[Recording media]
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, SD card
[Input/output terminals]
USB
HDMI
Mic Terminal
REMOTE Terminal
[Power, general]
Used battery pack miniB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
HDMI minijack
3.5 mm Stereo minijack
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
[Others]
Microphone
Speaker
Print features
Dimensions
Mass
Stereo
Monaural
Exif Print compatible, PRINT Image Matching III compatible, DPOF compatible
Approx. 124.4 mm × 92 mm × 84.7 mm
(4 7/8 inches × 3 5/8 inches × 3 1/3 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Approx. 506 g (1.12 lb 17.8 oz) (with battery and
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media)
Approx. 448 g (0.99 lb 15.8 oz) (body only)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating temperature
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 of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
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Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery charger/Battery
BC-VW1 Battery charger
Input rating
Output rating
100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 4.2 W
8.4 V DC, 0.28 A
Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature range –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Maximum dimensions
Mass
Approx. 63 mm × 95 mm × 32 mm (2 1/2 inches ×
3 3/4 inches × 1 5/16 inches) (W/H/D)
Approx. 85 g (3 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Used battery
Maximum voltage
Nominal voltage
Maximum charge voltage
Maximum charge current
Capacity
Maximum dimensions
Mass
Lithium-ion battery
DC 8.4 V
DC 7.2 V
DC 8.4 V
1.02 A
Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh)
Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)
Approx. 31.8 mm × 18.5 mm × 45 mm (1 5/16 inches ×
3/4 inches × 1 13/16 inches) (W/H/D)
Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)
Lens
Name (Model name)
Equivalent 35mmformat focal length*
(mm)
Lens groups-elements
Angle of view*
DT 18-55mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL1855)
27–82.5
7–8
76°-29°
DT 55-200mm
F4-5.6 SAM
(SAL55200-2)
82.5–300
9–13
29°-8°
DT 18-135mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL18135)
27–202.5
11–14
76°-12°
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Specifications
Name (Model name)
DT 18-55mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL1855)
DT 55-200mm
F4-5.6 SAM
(SAL55200-2)
DT 18-135mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL18135)
Minimum focus** (m
(feet))
Maximum magnification (X)
Minimum f-stop
Filter diameter (mm)
Dimensions (maximum diameter × height)
(approx., mm (in.))
Mass (approx., g (oz.))
0.25 (0.82)
0.34
f/22-36
55
69.5×69
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4)
0.95 (3.2)
0.29
f/32-45
55
71.5×85
(2 7/8 × 3 3/8)
0.45 (1.48)
0.25
f/22-36
62
76×86
(3 × 3 1/2)
210 (7 4/8) 305 (10 3/4) 398 (14)
* The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
** Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by using a flash for ADI.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity.
• The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift caused by change in temperature. To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode, use the viewfinder and set focus.
On focal length
The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mmformat camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera.
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Trademarks
• is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,”
Stick PRO,”
, “Memory
,
“Memory Stick Duo,”
, “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,”
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
,
, “Memory
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
• Blu-ray Disc ™ and Blu-ray ™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and
Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United
States.
Specifications
• Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and
Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
• “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• 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 ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
• Add further enjoyment with your
PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from
PlayStation Store (where available.)
• The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download.
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Accessible in areas where the
PlayStation Store is available.
Specifications
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Index
Index
Numerics
3D ....................................................... 37
A
AE Lock ............................................. 50
AEL button ......................................... 50
AF area ............................................... 52
AF illuminator .................................... 55
Aperture Priority................................. 35
Area Setting ........................................ 26
Aspect ratio......................................... 54
Audio signals ...................................... 60
Auto HDR...........................................53
Auto Port. Framing............................. 52
Auto review ........................................ 56
Autofocus mode ................................. 52
AVCHD........................................55
B
Battery pack..................................17
Bracket................................................ 43
C
Cleaning mode.................................... 60
Clear Image Zoom.............................. 54
Continuous shooting........................... 43
Creative Style ..................................... 53
D
Date imprint........................................ 58
Date/Time setup ................................. 25
Delete............................................33
Digital Zoom ...................................... 55
Diopter-adjustment ............................. 27
Disc creation....................................... 67
DISP ................................................... 44
DPOF Setup........................................ 58
D-Range Optimizer ............................ 53
Drive mode ......................................... 43
E
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter ........ 58
Enlarged image................................... 47
EV scale.............................................. 41
Exposure compensation...................... 41
Eye-Fi ................................................. 60
Eye-Start AF....................................... 56
F
Face Detection .................................... 52
Face Priority Tracking........................ 58
FINDER/LCD Setting ........................ 56
Flash compensation ............................ 52
Flash mode ...................................39
,
Flash Off.......................................29
,
Fn button.......................................50
,
Focal length ........................................ 84
Focus Hold Button.............................. 57
Focus Magnifier ................................. 57
Folder Name ....................................... 59
Format ................................................ 59
Func. of AEL button........................... 57
H
Hand-held Twilight ............................ 36
Histogram ........................................... 56
I
Image Data Converter ........................ 65
Image Index ........................................ 48
Image quality ...................................... 54
Image size........................................... 45
In-Camera Guide ................................ 61
Initialize.............................................. 60
Intelligent Auto................................... 29
ISO sensitivity .................................... 52
J
JPEG ................................................... 54
L
Landscape ........................................... 36
Language ............................................ 60
LCD brightness................................... 59
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LCD screen .................................. 34 ,
Lens.............................................. 16 ,
Lens Compensation............................ 57
M
Macro ................................................. 36
Manual Exposure ............................... 35
Manual focus...................................... 50
Memory card...................................... 19
Menu .................................................. 54
Metering mode ................................... 52
Movie Audio Recording .................... 55
MOVIE Button................................... 57
Movie File Format ............................. 55
Multi frame noise reduction............... 52
N
Night Portrait ..................................... 36
Night Scene........................................ 36
Noise reduction ............................ 52 ,
Number of recordable images ...... 75 ,
O
Object Tracking ................................. 52
P
Peaking............................................... 57
Picture Effect ..................................... 53
Playback Display ............................... 58
PlayMemories Home ................... 64 ,
Portrait................................................ 36
Power Save......................................... 59
Preview Button................................... 57
Program Auto..................................... 35
Protect ................................................ 58
Q
Quality................................................ 54
R
RAW .................................................. 54
Record Setting.................................... 55
Recording information display .......... 44
Recording movies .............................. 31
Recover Image DB............................. 59
Red Eye Reduction ............................ 56
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Index
Remote Commander .......................... 14
Reset................................................... 60
Rotate ................................................. 50
S
Scene Selection .................................. 36
Select REC Folder.............................. 59
Self-timer ........................................... 43
Set the clock....................................... 25
Shooting ............................................. 29
Shooting Tip....................................... 61
Shutter Priority................................... 35
Slide show.......................................... 58
Slow Sync. ......................................... 39
Smile Shutter...................................... 52
Software ............................................. 64
Specifications ..................................... 79
Sports Action ..................................... 36
SteadyShot function ........................... 55
Sunset................................................. 36
Superior Auto..................................... 36
Superior Auto Cont. Shooting............ 56
Superior Auto Image Extract. ............ 56
Sweep Panorama................................ 37
T
Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE ... 38
U
USB connection ................................. 60
V
Version............................................... 60
View Mode......................................... 32
Viewfinder ......................................... 56
Viewing image ................................... 32
Viewing images on a TV screen ........ 49
Volume Settings................................. 58
W
White balance..................................... 53
Z
Zoom ............................................ 29 ,
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