Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, User Manual

Page 1: ...ms Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page DSC RX1 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camera Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...autions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Using the control wheel Using the control wheel Using the In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Co...

Page 3: ... functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1 2 3 Calling up pre registered settings Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP Display Contents Aperture ring Macro switching ring Focusing ring Focus mode dial Exposure compensation dial Using the C Custom b...

Page 4: ...reative Style Flash Comp Smile Face Detect Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...sing with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...ity Panorama Size Panorama Direction Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator Color Space AEL w shutter Memory Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Movie shooting menu File Format Record Setting SteadyShot Auto Slow Shutter Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu FINDER LCD Setting...

Page 7: ...Telecon Zoom MOVIE Button Exp comp set Bracket order Lens Comp Shading Lens Comp Chro Aber Lens Comp Distortion Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ...ooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Playback menu Still Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index Rotate Protect Specify Printing Picture Effect Volume Settings Playback Display Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 8...

Page 9: ...ngs Memory Card Tool menu Format File Number Folder Name Select REC Folder New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Clock setup menu Date Time Setup Area Setting Setup menu Menu start Delete confirm Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright LCD Quality Power Saving Start Time HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Upload Settings USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PAL NTSC Selecto...

Page 10: ...er Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ... Using the software PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Software for Mac Image Data Converter Installing Image Data Converter Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer To disconnect your camera from the computer Creating a disc of movies Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Copying high definition imag...

Page 12: ...ooting Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Printing Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 13: ...camera Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images Computers Memory card Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyr...

Page 14: ...this camera Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD forma...

Page 15: ...s List of icons displayed on the screen Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Using the control wheel Using the control wheel Using the In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Zoom Still images Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom Movies Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Prio...

Page 16: ...ode Autofocus Area White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Comp Smile Face Detect Scene Selection Movie Picture Effect Auto Port Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling panoramic i...

Page 17: ... SteadyShot Auto Slow Shutter Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu FINDER LCD Setting Red Eye Reduction Grid Line Auto Review DISP Button Monitor DISP Button Finder Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist Focus Magnif Time Live View Display Func of C Button Func of AEL button Func of Left Button Func of Right Button Func of Down Butt...

Page 18: ...Effect Volume Settings Playback Display Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Back to top Changing settings Changing settings Changing camera settings Memory Card Tool menu Format File Number Folder Name Select REC Folder New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Clock setup menu Date Time Setup Area Setting Setup menu Menu start Delete confirm Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Vie...

Page 19: ...r environment Recommended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Software for Mac Image Data Converter Installing Image Data Converter Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer To disconnect your camera from the computer Creating a disc of movies Selecting a method for creating...

Page 20: ...s difficulty handling Back to top Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl ...

Page 21: ...rning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet E...

Page 22: ...eb browser Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window then click the Search button Returning to a previous page Use the browser s back button to return to a previously viewed page or use the breadcrumb trail navigation A to display the desired page Printing out a page Click the Print button to print out the page you are viewing 22 ...

Page 23: ...ons is shown by arrows A Operate the camera in the order indicated Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...g Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Names of parts Front side Rear side Sides Top side Bottom Front side Hooks for shoulder strap AF illuminator Self timer lamp Lens hood index Lens Aperture ring Aperture index Macro switching index Macro switching ring Focus mode dial Focusing ring Rear side Side...

Page 25: ...l microphone to the external microphone If the external microphone is a plug in power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera LCD screen Playback button Control dial MOVIE Movie button For shooting AEL AE lock button For viewing Enlarge button For shooting Fn Function button For viewing Image index button Control wheel Delete button MENU button Top side 25 ...

Page 26: ...cal authorized Sony service facility You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe Operations with other manufacturers accessories are not guaranteed The camera functions for viewfinder are available only when using the FDA EV1MK viewfinder accessory sold separately 2 To raise the flash first check that you are not blocking the flash with your fingers or other objects an...

Page 27: ...Battery insertion slot Memory card slot Access lamp Lock lever Speaker Tripod socket hole Battery Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ...parts and list of icons displayed on the screen List of icons displayed on the screen List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate camera status You can change the screen display using on the control wheel For LCD screen mode Viewfinder mode is available and is suitable for shooting with an external viewfinder sold separately For playback Basic information di...

Page 29: ...fect OFF Does not record sound during movie recording Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot SteadyShot warning Overheating warning Database file full Database file error View Mode 100 0003 Folder file number Protect Print order DPOF Low battery warning Display Indication Drive Mode Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction Focus Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Face detection Smile Shutter Metering Mode 7500K A5...

Page 30: ...e value ISO400 ISO number AE lock Auto HDR image error Picture Effect error Histogram 2012 1 1 10 37 AM Recorded date time of the playback image 3 7 Image number Number of images recorded in selected View Mode Tracking focus Tracking focus guide Display Indication Spot metering circle Level Smart teleconverter Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Macr...

Page 31: ...s Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Using the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ...red functions to the left right and down buttons Press each side of the control wheel to enter the setup screen for each function Turn the control wheel or press the up down right left side of the wheel following the screen to move the selection frame Press in the center of the control wheel to set the selected item Moving the selection frame on the MENU screen etc Press the up down right left sid...

Page 33: ... Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Using the In Camera Guide In Camera Guide In Camera Guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item using on the control wheel 3 Press the Delete button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 33 ...

Page 34: ...eady as illustrated 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights Focus indicator lights Image is in the focus flashes The focusing is failed The shortest shooting distance is approximately 0 3 m 1 ft from the image sensor When you turn the macro switching ring to 0 2m 0 35m the camera is set to macro mode The shortest shooting d...

Page 35: ...tting Details Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 S...

Page 36: ...e function 6 Adjust the scaling using on the control wheel To adjust the scaling in larger steps press 7 Press on the control wheel to return to the shooting screen and then press the shutter button to shoot the image Available zoom The camera achieves a high magnification zoom scale by combining zoom methods The icon and zoom bar on the screen change in accordance with the zoom you use Zoom range...

Page 37: ...M 2 3 4 5 9 1 The maximum zoom scale is the total zoom magnification that can be achieved when zoom scale without deterioration Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom are used in combination The maximum zoom scale varies depending on the settings Notes The default setting for Clear Image Zoom is Off Details The default setting for Digital Zoom is Off Set Digital Zoom to On to enlarge images even with d...

Page 38: ... stop recording MOVIE Movie button You can start recording a movie by pressing the MOVIE button regardless of the position of the mode dial Notes If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie the sound of the camera operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording Continuous shooting is possible fo...

Page 39: ...File Format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...ates and enlarges images up to 4 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU 3 Func of C Button Smart Telecon Zoom 3 MENU 3 Smart Telecon Zoom Zoom 4 MENU 2 Digital Zoom desired mode 5 Press the C Custom button 6 Adjust the scaling using on the control wheel To adjust the scaling in larger steps press 7 Press on the control wheel to return to the shooting screen and then press the MOVIE Movie button ...

Page 41: ...iority Allows you to adjust the aperture value manually using the aperture ring Shutter Priority Allows you to adjust the shutter speed manually using the control dial Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value using the control dial and the aperture ring 1 2 3 Calls up settings pre registered in Memory in the Still shooting m...

Page 42: ...Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...ne icons and guides such as Portrait Baby Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape Macro Spotlight or Low Brightness are displayed on the first line If the camera recognizes a condition icons such as Tripod or Move are displayed on the second line The camera may recognize both a scene and condition or just one Notes Scene Recognition function does not operate when you use ...

Page 44: ... Auto mode Program Auto Use when you want to shoot using customized shooting settings with the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value adjusted automatically Notes In Intelligent Auto mode you may be unable to shoot low light or backlit scenes clearly In Superior Auto mode it takes some time to record an image because the camera overlays the images Related Topic Functions not availa...

Page 45: ...hutter button The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images By overlaying the images the camera records an image with less subject blur and noise What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode A Recognized scene Night Scene Night Portrait Backlight Backlight Portrait Landscape Macro Portrait Baby Spotlight Low Brightness B Tripod or Move C...

Page 46: ...re fixed when flash is set to Flash Off 1 Turn the control dial on the screen changes to and the shooting mode changes to program shift 2 Turn the control dial to select the aperture F value and shutter speed combination 3 Shoot with the shutter button To cancel program shift turn the control dial to return the indication to Notes According to the brightness of the environment the program shift ma...

Page 47: ...econds to 30 seconds 3 Shoot with the shutter button About aperture priority The lower the aperture F value the wider the hole that lets light pass through The depth of focus decreases and everything except objects within a narrow range of distance will be out of focus This is good for portraits etc The higher the aperture F value the smaller the hole that lets light pass through Both objects rela...

Page 48: ...Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 49: ...s to 30 seconds At F5 6 or higher aperture value The fastest shutter speed at F2 0 is 1 2000 seconds 3 Shoot with the shutter button About shutter speed When you set the shutter speed faster moving objects such as running people cars or splashing water etc appear stopped When you set the shutter speed slower the traces of moving objects such as a river current etc appear You can shoot more natural...

Page 50: ... slower using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration If you select slow shutter speeds it takes time to process the data Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...s a metered manual MM value on the screen A Shutter speed value B Aperture value C Metered manual MM If you set the exposure value toward the images become brighter toward the images become darker 0 indicates the appropriate exposure as analyzed by the camera Shutter speed of 0 4 seconds or longer is indicated by for example 0 4 When you set the shutter speed slower using a tripod is recommended t...

Page 52: ... do any further shooting during the reduction When the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is activated or when using HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono in Picture Effect you cannot set the shutter speed to BULB When the shutter speed is set to BULB if you use Smile Shutter Auto HDR or HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono in Picture Effect the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds Manual shift You c...

Page 53: ... an image after recalling often used modes or camera settings registered in advance 1 Set the mode dial to 1 2 3 2 Shoot with the shutter button Notes Register shooting settings in advance by Memory Details If you set the mode dial to 1 2 3 after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the scre...

Page 54: ...he mode selection screen does not appear If you want to select another mode press the Fn button and select the desired mode Program Auto The camera sets the exposure shutter speed and aperture value automatically but you can set other settings and the settings will be retained Aperture Priority Sets the aperture value manually using the aperture ring Shutter Priority Sets the shutter speed manuall...

Page 55: ...e a panoramic image from composite images 1 Set the mode dial to Sweep Panorama 2 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully A This part will not be recorded 3 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indicator on the screen Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on...

Page 56: ...When shooting subjects with little contrast such as the sky or ocean shooting may stop Since several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change the AE AF locked angle and shoot again You c...

Page 57: ...set to Off the mode selection screen does not appear If you want to select another Scene Selection mode press the Fn button and select the desired mode Portrait Allows you to blur backgrounds and sharpen the subject Expresses skin tones softly Sports Action Allows you to shoot a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The camera shoots images con...

Page 58: ...ows you to shoot sharp images of people with a night view in the background Notes When you shoot images using Night Scene or Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 So...

Page 59: ...cons below Flash Mode and Drive Mode indicate the available modes When the shooting modes below are registered and recalled by setting the mode dial to 1 2 3 the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the table below Functions available in REC modes Flash Mode Smile Face Detect Tracking focus Drive Mode Exposure Comp Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto ...

Page 60: ... Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight Night Portrait Smile Shutter cannot be selected Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Page 61: ...red face disappears from the screen when it shows up on the screen again the camera focuses on the registered face When a specified face is registered in the camera s memory and you use the Smile Shutter function the camera searches only for that face s smile When tracking a face the subject s body will be tracked when the subject s face does not appear on the screen You can set whether to give pr...

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Page 63: ...play Contents on the control wheel then select a desired mode Selectable modes can be set using MENU 2 DISP Button Monitor or DISP Button Finder In shooting mode Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Level Displays an indicator guide showin...

Page 64: ...m and recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Graphic display The graphic display shows the shutter speed and the aperture value graphically in the picture so that you can easily understand the exposure system The shutter speed indicator bar and the aperture value indicator bar show the current values A Shutter speed B Aperture value 64 ...

Page 65: ...stogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Using the Quick Navi screen You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen which is suitable when using a viewfinder sold separately For details on how to attach the viewfinder refer to the operating...

Page 66: ...Set the item using the control wheel or the control dial Select an option using the control wheel and adjust it using the control dial Press the center of the control wheel to open the setting screen for the selected item Press the Fn button again to finish the Quick Navi Notes You cannot change the settings of items that are grayed out When using Creative Style some of the setup tasks can be acco...

Page 67: ... Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Aperture ring Aperture ring You can manually set the aperture F value 1 Turn the aperture ring to change the aperture value Related Topic Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 67 ...

Page 68: ...ng ring Macro switching ring You can switch the camera to close up shooting mode 1 Turn the macro switching ring and select the desired mode 0 3m The camera focuses in a wide range from close to distant 0 2m 0 35m Select this mode when you want to shoot close ups Notes When the macro switching ring is set to 0 2m 0 35m the macro icon is displayed on the screen If the icon flashes check that the ma...

Page 69: ... your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Focusing ring Focusing ring You can adjust the focus manually 1 Turn the focusing ring and select the desired distance The focal length is displayed on the screen Related Topic Focus mode dial Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 69 ...

Page 70: ...ing the focusing ring Use the peaking function Focus Magnifier or MF Assist to adjust focus more easily When the focus mode dial is set to DMF auto focus activates when you press the shutter button halfway down Focusing using the DMF setting Using DMF allows you to use a combination of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows After focusing automatically make fine focus adjustments manuall...

Page 71: ...range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV 1 Turn the exposure compensation dial to the desired value Adjusting the exposure for better looking images A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light When the image shot is overexposed adjust Exposure Comp to the minus side When the image shot is underexposed adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side Notes If you shoot a subject in extr...

Page 72: ...nting Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Using the C Custom button Using the C Custom button Pressing the C Custom button allows you to recall previously registered functions For details on registering settings see Func of C Button Details Related Topic Func of C Button Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 72 ...

Page 73: ...f the entire screen To make the subject brighter use a darker spot to meter the light and fix the exposure of the entire screen This topic describes an example of when Metering Mode is set to Spot AEL hold is assigned to the AEL button as the default setting 1 Fn Metering Mode Spot 2 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure 3 Press the AEL button to fix the exposure The AE lock mar...

Page 74: ...ion button Using the Fn Function button The Fn button executes settings or functions that are used frequently when shooting 1 Press the Fn Function button in shooting mode 2 Select the desired item using on the control wheel then press to execute The setting screen appears 3 Following the operation guide A select and execute the desired function Notes When Display Contents is set to For viewfinder...

Page 75: ... the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates To cancel press the shutter button Bracket Cont Shoots the specified number of images each with different degrees of brightness You can set the value of bracket deviation steps Single Bracket Shoots the specified number of images shot by shot each with different degrees of brightness You can set the value of bracket deviatio...

Page 76: ...racket Cont Flash Mode is set to Flash Off When the battery level is low or a memory card is full the burst stops Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 76 ...

Page 77: ...the shutter Rear Sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Wireless When you use a wireless flash sold separately the flash gives the subject more shadow and provides a better stereoscopic effect than when attaching a flash to the camera 2 Slide the flash pop up switch The flash pops up Flash does not operate when th...

Page 78: ...Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 78 ...

Page 79: ...ty automatically based on the surrounding light conditions You can set the maximum and minimum ISO value for ISO AUTO mode Press to display the setting screen 50 80 100 125 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 25600 You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number The ISO numbers in the table above are representative value...

Page 80: ...subject brightness dynamic range may decrease For movies the value between ISO 100 to ISO 6400 is available When ISO is set to Multi Frame Noise Reduct the camera overlays the images It takes more time to record an image and the flash does not operate Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 81: ...n Metering Mode desired mode Multi Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Spot Align the spot metering cross hairs A on the subject to meter one part of the subject Spot meteri...

Page 82: ...g mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces Center Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want Flexible Spot Allows you to move the AF range finder frame to the desired point on the screen and fo...

Page 83: ...F range finder frame where you want to focus then press To reset the setting press again Notes Once you change the focusing area the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared Related Topic Tracking focus Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 83 ...

Page 84: ...r a shady location Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location Incandescent Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fluor Day White Fluor Daylight Fluor Warm White Adjusts for warm white fluorescent lighting Fluor Cool White Adjusts for cool white fluorescent lighting Fluor Day White Adjusts for day whi...

Page 85: ...te balance setting registered using this operation is effective until a new setting is registered Notes The message Custom WB Error indicates that the value is beyond the expected range For example when the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or when a brightly colored subject is in the frame If you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display You c...

Page 86: ...Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 86 ...

Page 87: ... exposures and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded D Range Optimizer 1 Fn DRO Auto HDR D Range Opt 2 Select the optimal level using on the control wheel D Range Optimizer Auto Corrects the brightness automatically Level Optimizes...

Page 88: ...e You cannot use this function with RAW images You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions When the flash is used this function has little effect When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occur...

Page 89: ...ed with a computer Clear For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight suitable for capturing radiant light Deep For shooting images with deep and dense colors suitable for capturing the solid presence of the subject Light For shooting images with bright and simple colors suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone i...

Page 90: ...lected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Notes When Creative Style is set to Black White or Sepia Saturation cannot be adjusted Related Topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 91: ...hanges the amount of flash light to change the exposure for the main subject within the range of flash light 1 Fn Flash Comp desired value Adjusting the value to the side increases the flash level and to the side decreases the flash level What is the difference between exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the ...

Page 92: ...g Smile Shutter the camera detects smiles and releases the shutter automatically When the camera detects more than one subject the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 Fn Smile Face Detect desired mode Off Does not use Face Detection On Regist Faces Detects with prior...

Page 93: ... sunglasses etc Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible Keep the eyes narrowed Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are showing The shutter operates when the smile of any person is detected You can select or register a priority subject for face detection When the selected face is registered in the camera memory Sm...

Page 94: ...scene following the steps below 1 Fn Scene Selection desired mode Portrait Allows you to blur away backgrounds and sharpens the subject Expresses skin tones softly Sports Action Allows you to shoot 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 Landscape Allows you to shoot the ...

Page 95: ...ows you to shoot sharp images of people with a night view in the background Notes When you shoot images using Night Scene or Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 So...

Page 96: ... using the Fn button Movie Movie You can select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to Movie 1 Fn Movie desired mode Program Auto The camera sets the exposure shutter speed and aperture value automatically but you can set other settings and the settings will be retained Aperture Priority Sets the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Sets the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Sets th...

Page 97: ...ired setting using on the control wheel If you want to add effects to movies press the MOVIE Movie button Off Does not use Picture Effect Toy Camera Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect high contrast or color cast as if they were shot with a toy camera You can set the color tone using Pop Color Allows you to shoot a pop art like colorful image with emphasis on the color to...

Page 98: ... You can set the intensity of the effect using HDR Painting Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single image that looks like an oil painting You can set the effect intensity using Rich tone Mono Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single sharp monochrome image Allows an image to be processed so that it looks as though you we...

Page 99: ...AW JPEG When using Partial Color the selected color may not remain depending on the subject or shooting condition In the following situations you cannot confirm the effect before shooting You also cannot set Drive Mode Soft Focus HDR Painting Miniature Watercolor Illustration When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred with HDR Painting or Ri...

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Page 101: ...nto its optimal composition Both the original and trimmed images are recorded The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image 1 Fn Auto Port Framing desired mode The icon on the screen turns green when the camera decides that an image being captured can be trimmed After shooting the trimmed area is indicated by a frame on the auto review screen Off Sets whether or not to use A...

Page 102: ...autions About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Functions that can be selected using the Fn button Auto Mode Auto Mode Selects the automatic shooting mode 1 Set the mode dial to Auto Mode 2 Fn Auto Mode desired mode Intelligent Auto Shoots in Intelligent Auto mode Superior Auto Shoots in Superior Auto mode Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpo...

Page 103: ...ft Skin Effect Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated sets whether to use Soft Skin Effect and the effect level 1 Fn Soft Skin Effect desired mode When you select On select the desired effect level using on the control wheel Off Does not use Soft Skin Effect On Adds a weak medium or strong Soft Skin Effect Notes The Soft Skin Effect may not be visible depending on the subje...

Page 104: ...sing the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The JPEG image quality is fixed to Fine Extra fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded The compression rate increases and the file size decreases in the following order Extra fine...

Page 105: ...About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Functions that can be selected using the Fn button Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images This function is available using the Fn button only when using the Quick Navi 1 Fn 3 2 Aspect Ratio desired mode 3 2 Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a wide TV etc Related Topic Aspect Ratio Back to top Copyright 2012 S...

Page 106: ...an be recorded This function is available using the Fn button only when using the Quick Navi 1 Fn Image Size desired size When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Image size Usage guidelines L 24M 6000 4000 pixels Shoots at the highest picture quality M 10M 3936 2624 pixels For prints up to A3 size S 4 6M 2640 1760 pixels For prints up to A5 size When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 Image size Usage guidelines...

Page 107: ...ates an Image Database File on a memory card for recording and playing images Images not registered in the Image Database File may not be displayed correctly Register images recorded with other cameras by selecting MENU 1 Recover Image DB to play them back on this camera Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images If a battery with a low charge is used to register images it may not be po...

Page 108: ...ton to switch to playback mode 2 Display the image you want to enlarge and press the Enlarge button 3 Adjust the zoom scale by turning the control wheel You can switch the image to the previous next one by turning the control dial When you shoot several images in the same composition you can check and compare the focus of each image 4 Adjust the position using on the control wheel The frame in the...

Page 109: ...he Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the Image index button to display the image index screen You can select the number of images to be displayed MENU 1 Image Index 3 To return to the single image screen select an image with the control wheel then press Displaying images of the desired folder Select the left side bar with the control wheel then select the desired folder using Pres...

Page 110: ...roubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Deleting images Deleting images Deleting images You can delete the currently displayed image You can also delete images from the MENU button Details 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Delete button Delete on the control wheel Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 111: ...Press Movie playback starts When a movie file is played back to the end the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file On the movie viewing screen The Playback bar appears you can check a playback position of a movie When a movie file is played back to the end the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file appears on the movie viewing screen The icon displayed m...

Page 112: ...Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras Related Topic Still Movie Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 113: ...olling panoramic images for display You can scroll panoramic images by pressing the center button on the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed Press Playback button to display the whole image again A Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image Control wheel Action Starts scrolling playback pauses scrolling playback Starts scrolling images forward or backward during pau...

Page 114: ...U items Shooting You can change the settings for shooting or execute functions In the Using MENU items Shooting section the following MENU items are explained Still shooting menu Movie shooting menu Custom menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select the desired Menu screen page using on the control wheel 3 Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel and then ...

Page 115: ...ler the image size the more images can be recorded 1 MENU 1 Image Size desired size When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Image size Usage guidelines L 24M 6000 4000 pixels Shoots at the highest picture quality M 10M 3936 2624 pixels For prints up to A3 size S 4 6M 2640 1760 pixels For prints up to A5 size When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 Image size Usage guidelines L 20M 6000 3376 pixels For viewing on...

Page 116: ...ng with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Still shooting menu Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images 1 MENU 1 Aspect Ratio desired mode 3 2 Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a wide TV etc Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 116 ...

Page 117: ...AW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The JPEG image quality is fixed to Fine Extra fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded The compression rate increases and the file size decreases in the following order Extra fine Fine and Standard Fine Standard RAW ima...

Page 118: ... list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Still shooting menu Panorama Size Panorama Size Sets the image size when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode 1 MENU 1 Panorama Size desired size Standard Shoots images at standard size Vertical 3872 2160 Horizontal 8192 1856 Wide Shoots images at wide size Vertical 5536 2160 Horizontal 12416 1856 Notes When you print panoramic images the edges may be cut off Ba...

Page 119: ...e Using MENU items Shooting Still shooting menu Panorama Direction Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images 1 MENU 1 Panorama Direction desired mode Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom Related Topic Swee...

Page 120: ...mage Zoom within the range where is displayed Off Does not use Clear Image Zoom Notes Perform the following settings before starting this operation MENU 3 Func of C Button Func of AEL button Func of Left Button Func of Right Button or Func of Down Button select Smart Telecon Zoom MENU 3 Smart Telecon Zoom select Zoom To zoom images within the range where original image quality can be retained set ...

Page 121: ...es 4 up to the maximum zoom scale Off Does not use Digital Zoom when shooting still images If Digital Zoom is set to Off the digital zoom function will work when recording a movie Notes Perform the following settings before starting this operation MENU 3 Func of C Button Func of AEL button Func of Left Button Func of Right Button or Func of Down Button select Smart Telecon Zoom MENU 3 Smart Teleco...

Page 122: ...ypical in a long exposure 1 MENU 2 Long Exposure NR desired mode On Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select this to prioritize the image quality Off Does not use Long Exposure NR Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Notes Even when Long Exposure NR is set to...

Page 123: ... shooting menu High ISO NR High ISO NR The camera reduces noise especially when shooting with a high ISO 1 MENU 2 High ISO NR desired mode Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Off Does not use High ISO NR Notes Noise reduction is not available for RAW images Related Topic Still shooting...

Page 124: ...focus is locked The indicator appears at this time 1 MENU 2 AF Illuminator desired mode Auto Sets whether or not to use the AF illuminator Off Notes Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Landscap...

Page 125: ...andard color space of the digital camera Use sRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with _DSC Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and D...

Page 126: ... this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Still shooting menu AEL w shutter AEL w shutter Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Select Off when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately 1 MENU 3 AEL w shutter desired mode On Fixes Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Back to top Copyright 2...

Page 127: ...ry desired number Notes When correcting settings follow steps 1 2 again Items that can be registered Available shooting settings are as follows Shooting modes Shutter speed Functions that can be selected using the Fn button Still shooting menu items Movie shooting menu items Notes Program shift and Manual shift cannot be registered To recall registered settings 1 Set the mode dial to 1 2 3 Notes I...

Page 128: ...ems not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection In the table below a check mark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Menu items 1 2 3 Image Size Aspec...

Page 129: ...Aspect Ratio Image Size Still shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection The icons below indicate the available modes Menu items Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Size Panorama Direction Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator Color Space AEL w shutter Memory Fn items Drive Mode Flash Mode ISO 129 ...

Page 130: ...icture Effect Auto Port Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled by setting the mode dial to 1 2 3 the conditions for whether settings can be changed remain the same as in the above table Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 130 ...

Page 131: ...s on a high definition television Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created using the software PlayMemories Home When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX it will take time as the image quality must be converted To save 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX movies without conv...

Page 132: ...either 24 frames second or at 25 frames second respectively Both 24p and 25p movies utilize the progressive scanning system Dolby Digital audio and the AVCHD format 60p 50p movies are recorded at either 60 frames second or at 50 frames second respectively Both 60p and 50p movies utilize the progressive scanning system Dolby Digital audio and the AVCHD format Record Setting Average bit rate Descrip...

Page 133: ...28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX it will take time as the image quality must be converted To save 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX movies without converting the image quality use Blu ray discs Related Topic File Format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 133 ...

Page 134: ...mputer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Movie shooting menu SteadyShot SteadyShot Sets whether to use the SteadyShot function when shooting movies 1 MENU 1 SteadyShot desired mode On Activates Does not activate SteadyShot Off Related Topic Shooting movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 134 ...

Page 135: ...era Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Movie shooting menu Auto Slow Shutter Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in case if the subject is dark 1 MENU 1 Auto Slow Shutter desired mode On Adjusts Does not adjust the shutter speed automatically Off Notes When Auto Slow Shutter is set to On ISO is set to ISO AUTO Back to top Co...

Page 136: ...ions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Movie shooting menu Audio Recording Audio Recording When recording a movie sets whether to record sounds 1 MENU 1 Audio Recording desired mode On When recording a movie sets whether to record sounds Off Notes When Audio Recording is set to On the sound of the camera operating will be recorded Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Co...

Page 137: ...amera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Movie shooting menu Wind Noise Reduct Wind Noise Reduct Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies 1 MENU 1 Wind Noise Reduct desired mode On Sets whether to reduce wind noise Off Notes If Wind Noise Reduct is set to On even though the wind is not blowing strongly recorded sounds other than the wind may be hard to hear Back to top Copy...

Page 138: ...in some REC modes In the table below a check mark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Menu items 1 2 3 File Format Record Setting SteadyShot Auto Slow Shutter Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Mov...

Page 139: ...ER LCD Setting When using the FDA EV1MK viewfinder accessory sold separately sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen 1 MENU 1 FINDER LCD Setting desired mode Auto Switches the viewfinder LCD screen display automatically Manual Switches the viewfinder LCD screen display only using a button on the viewfinder accessory sold separately Notes The FINDER LCD Setting function ...

Page 140: ...ted off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina A causing the red eye phenomenon Other ways to reduce red eye If the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image using the software PlayMemories Home Notes To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second until the shutter is released and also be sure not to allow the subject to...

Page 141: ...al vertical position 1 MENU 1 Grid Line desired mode Rule of 3rds Grid Placing the main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds makes for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suitable for determining the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close ups or duplica...

Page 142: ...items Shooting Custom menu Auto Review Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting You can change the displayed time 1 MENU 1 Auto Review desired mode 10 Sec Displays for the set time 5 Sec 2 Sec Off Does not display Notes Depending on the setting such as DRO Auto HDR and Soft Skin Effect etc the camera may display an unprocessed image temporarily before the...

Page 143: ... DISP Display Contents button on the control wheel 1 MENU 2 DISP Button Monitor desired mode The items marked with are available 2 Press the MENU button to set Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Displays shooting information No Disp Info Does not display shooting information Level Displays an indicator guide show...

Page 144: ...For viewfinder Suitable when using a viewfinder sold separately Related Topic DISP Display Contents DISP Button Finder Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ...y mode by pressing the DISP Display Contents button on the control wheel 1 MENU 2 DISP Button Finder desired mode The items marked with are available 2 Press the MENU button to set Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Displays shooting information No Disp Info Does not display shooting information Level Displays an...

Page 146: ...Histogram Related Topic DISP Display Contents DISP Button Monitor Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 146 ...

Page 147: ... 1 MENU 2 Peaking Level desired mode High Strongly emphasizes the outline Mid Moderately emphasizes the outline Low Slightly emphasizes the outline Off Does not emphasize the outline Notes Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus Peaking Level differs depending on the subject shooting situation The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI c...

Page 148: ... camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Peaking Color Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus 1 MENU 2 Peaking Color desired mode Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White Enhances outlines in white Notes This item cannot be set when Peaking Level is set to Off Related Topic Peaking Level Back to top Copyri...

Page 149: ...mage on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier This works in Manual Focus or DMF modes 1 MENU 2 MF Assist desired mode 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus The image is enlarged 5 9 times You can also enlarge the image 11 7 times by pressing on the control wheel On Enlarges the image You can set the enlarging duration using Focus Magnif Time Off Does not enlarge the image ...

Page 150: ... Shooting Custom menu Focus Magnif Time Focus Magnif Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded version for the MF Assist or Focus Magnifier function 1 MENU 2 Focus Magnif Time desired mode 2 Sec Enlarges the image for two seconds 5 Sec Enlarges the image for five seconds No Limit Enlarges the display with no limit Press the shutter button to cancel enlargement of the disp...

Page 151: ...tions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Live View Display Live View Display Sets whether to display the effect of a function on the screen such as the effect of the exposure compensation value 1 MENU 2 Live View Display desired mode Setting Effect ON Displays Does not display the effect of functions Setting Effect OFF Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Cor...

Page 152: ...ure in spot metering mode Focus Magnifier Deactivate the LCD Allows you to select frequently used functions and assign them to the C Custom button 1 MENU 3 Func of C Button desired mode Drive Mode Assigns the function that you set Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Imag...

Page 153: ...itches to Manual Focus Press the C Custom button to return to the previous mode Locking the exposure in spot metering mode The camera temporarily locks the exposure in spot metering mode 1 MENU 3 Func of C Button AEL hold or AEL toggle 2 Press the C Custom button Focus Magnifier In Manual Focus mode you can enlarge the image on the screen to make manual focusing easier by using Focus Magnifier 1 M...

Page 154: ...o Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Focus Magnif Time Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 154 ...

Page 155: ... the AEL button 1 MENU 3 Func of AEL button desired mode Drive Mode Assigns the function that you set Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality AEL hold AEL toggle AEL hold AEL toggle AF MF Control Hold AF MF Control Toggle Smart Telecon Zoom Fo...

Page 156: ...s Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 157: ...on on the control wheel 1 MENU 3 Func of Left Button desired mode Drive Mode Assigns the function that you set Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality AEL toggle AEL toggle AF MF Control Toggle Smart Telecon Zoom Focus Magnifier Memory Deactiv...

Page 158: ...le Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 158 ...

Page 159: ...ton on the control wheel 1 MENU 3 Func of Right Button desired mode Drive Mode Assigns the function that you set Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality AEL toggle AEL toggle AF MF Control Toggle Smart Telecon Zoom Focus Magnifier Memory Deact...

Page 160: ...le Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 161: ...on on the control wheel 1 MENU 3 Func of Down Button desired mode Drive Mode Assigns the function that you set Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality AEL toggle AEL toggle AF MF Control Toggle Smart Telecon Zoom Focus Magnifier Memory Deactiv...

Page 162: ...le Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Memory Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 162 ...

Page 163: ...Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Smart Telecon Zoom Smart Telecon Zoom Selects which function to use when Smart Telecon Zoom is assigned to a button 1 MENU 3 Smart Telecon Zoom desired mode Smart Telecon Uses the smart teleconverter Zoom Uses the zoom Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ... with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu MOVIE Button MOVIE Button Sets the mode that activates the MOVIE button 1 MENU 3 MOVIE Button desired mode Always Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button Movie Mode Only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 164 ...

Page 165: ...leshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Exp comp set Exp comp set Sets whether to adjust the exposure within the flash light range 1 MENU 4 Exp comp set desired mode Ambient flash Adjusts the exposure for ambient and flash light Ambient only Adjusts the exposure for ambient light only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 166: ...ng Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Bracket order Bracket order Selects the order in exposure bracket and white balance bracket shooting 1 MENU 4 Bracket order desired mode 0 Shoots in the order Standard Dark and Bright 0 Shoots in the order Dark Standard and Bright Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 166 ...

Page 167: ...Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Lens Comp Shading Lens Comp Shading Sets whether to compensate for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens 1 MENU 4 Lens Comp Shading desired mode Auto Compensates Does not compensate for the shaded corners of the screen Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Page 168: ...ooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Lens Comp Chro Aber Lens Comp Chro Aber Sets whether to reduce the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens 1 MENU 4 Lens Comp Chro Aber desired mode Auto Reduces Does not reduce the color deviation at the corners of the screen Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 168...

Page 169: ...ng Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Lens Comp Distortion Lens Comp Distortion Sets whether to compensate for distortion on the screen caused by the lens 1 MENU 4 Lens Comp Distortion desired mode Auto Compensates Does not compensate for distortion on the screen Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 169 ...

Page 170: ...op page Using MENU items Shooting Custom menu Face Priority Tracking Face Priority Tracking When the camera detects faces while using the tracking focus function sets whether to give priority to a face 1 MENU 4 Face Priority Tracking desired mode On The camera tracks with priority assigned to a face while using the tracking focus function Off The camera does not give priority to a face while track...

Page 171: ... Deletes all registered faces New Registration 1 MENU 4 Face Registration New Registration 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 3 When a confirmation message appears select Enter Notes Up to eight faces can be registered Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sun...

Page 172: ...ene Selection In the table below a check mark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Menu items 1 2 3 FINDER LCD Setting Red Eye Reduction Grid Line Auto Review DISP Button Monitor DISP Button Finder Peaking...

Page 173: ...P Button Monitor DISP Button Finder Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist Focus Magnif Time Live View Display Func of C Button Func of AEL button Func of Left Button Func of Right Button Func of Down Button Smart Telecon Zoom MOVIE Button Exp comp set Bracket order Lens Comp Shading Lens Comp Chro Aber Lens Comp Distortion Face Priority Tracking Face Registration Setting Effect OFF cannot be selec...

Page 174: ... Viewing Using MENU items Viewing You can change the settings for the viewing or execute functions In the Using MENU items Viewing section the following MENU item is explained Playback menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select the desired Menu screen page using on the control wheel 3 Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel and then press 4 Select the de...

Page 175: ... Displays MP4 format movies AVCHD View Displays AVCHD format movies Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on a memory card for recording and playing images Images not registered in the Image Database File may not be displayed correctly Register images recorded with other cameras by selecting MENU 1 Recover Image DB to play them back on this camera ...

Page 176: ...ws you to select unwanted images for deletion You can also delete images using the Delete button 1 MENU 1 Delete desired mode Multiple Img Allows you to select and delete multiple images After step 1 select an image to be deleted then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark MENU OK All in Folder Deletes all still images and movies in the selected folder at once All AVCHD view ...

Page 177: ...de Show on a 3D TV connected to the camera 1 MENU 1 Slide Show The setting screen appears 2 Select the desired setting 3 Enter on the control wheel 4 Press to exit Slide Show Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slide show ends Interval 1 Sec Sets the display interval for images 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec Image Type All Plays back all s...

Page 178: ...ewing Playback menu Image Index Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index 1 MENU 1 Image Index desired mode 4 Images Displays four images 9 Images Displays nine images Displaying images of the desired folder Select the left side bar with the control wheel then select the desired date range or folder using Press on the control wheel to switch the display mode between sti...

Page 179: ... on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Playback menu Rotate Rotate Rotates a still image counterclockwise 90 1 MENU 1 Rotate Enter Repeat this step until the image is displayed in the desired direction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Page 180: ...ded images against accidental erasure The mark is displayed for registered images 1 MENU 1 Protect desired mode Multiple Img You can select and protect multiple images After step 1 select an image to be protected then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark MENU OK Cancel All Images Cancels the protection of all still images Cancel All Movies MP4 Cancels the protection of all ...

Page 181: ...ant to print out later The Print order mark is displayed for registered images 1 MENU 1 Specify Printing desired setting DPOF Setup Multiple Img You can select and order multiple images to be printed Select Multiple Img Enter After step 1 select an image to be printed To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark MENU OK Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Date Imprint On Sets whether or not...

Page 182: ...Picture Effect Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration and saves it as a new file The original image is retained 1 MENU 2 Picture Effect desired mode Watercolor Adds ink bleed and gradational effects to images as if they were painted using watercolors Illustration Adds illustration like effects to images by emphasizing contours etc Notes You cannot use Picture...

Page 183: ...Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Playback menu Volume Settings Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps 1 MENU 2 Volume Settings desired value Adjusting the volume during playback The Volume Settings screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound Back to to...

Page 184: ...ooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Playback menu Playback Display Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in portrait orientation 1 MENU 2 Playback Display desired mode Auto Rotate Displays in portrait orientation Manual Rotate Displays in landscape orientation Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 184...

Page 185: ...Viewing Playback menu Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode In the table below a check mark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed Menu items Folder view Still Folder view MP4 AVCHD view Still Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index Rotate Protect Specify Printing Picture Effect Vol...

Page 186: ...ra settings You can change the settings for memory cards or the camera In the Changing camera settings section the following MENU item is explained Memory card tool menu Clock setup menu Setup menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select the desired Menu screen page using on the control wheel 3 Select the desired item using or by turning the control wheel and then press 4 Selec...

Page 187: ...u Format Format Formats the memory card When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc 1 MENU 1 Format Enter Notes Note that formatting permanentl...

Page 188: ...method used to assign file numbers to images 1 MENU 1 File Number desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed When the r...

Page 189: ...es you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card You can change the folder name form 1 MENU 1 Folder Name desired mode Standard Form The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10020405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2012 No...

Page 190: ...list Top page Changing settings Memory Card Tool menu Select REC Folder Select REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU 1 Select REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control wheel 3 Press Notes You cannot select a folder with a number that has only MSDCF or ANV01 as a recording folder You cannot move recorded images to another folder B...

Page 191: ...ecording images Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder 1 MENU 1 New Folder On folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder Details Notes When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 4 ...

Page 192: ...B Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file caused by processing files on computers etc images on the memory card will not be played back in this form If this happens the camera repairs the file 1 MENU 1 Recover Image DB Enter The Recover Image DB screen is displayed and the camera repairs the file Wait until the repair is completed Notes Use a sufficiently charged...

Page 193: ...our computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Memory Card Tool menu Display Card Space Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card The number of recordable still images is also displayed 1 MENU 1 Display Card Space Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 193 ...

Page 194: ...recautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Clock setup menu Date Time Setup Date Time Setup Sets the date and time again 1 MENU 1 Date Time Setup 2 Press to select the desired item and set the numeric value using 3 Enter Daylight Svg You can select Daylight Savings ON OFF Date Format You can select the date and time display format Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporat...

Page 195: ...ts list Top page Changing settings Clock setup menu Area Setting Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination 1 MENU 1 Area Setting 2 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired area then select Daylight Savings time using 3 Press Enter Back ...

Page 196: ...a Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Menu start Menu start Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item previously set 1 MENU 1 Menu start desired mode Top Always displays the first screen of the menu Previous Displays the last item set This makes it easier to quickly reset the item you set previously Back to top ...

Page 197: ...r computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm Delete confirm Sets Delete or Cancel as the default setting for the delete confirmation screen 1 MENU 1 Delete confirm desired mode Delete first Sets which is selected at first Cancel first Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 197 ...

Page 198: ...h your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide Mode Dial Guide Sets whether to display the mode dial guide description for each shooting mode 1 MENU 1 Mode Dial Guide desired mode On Sets whether to display Mode Dial Guide Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 198 ...

Page 199: ...lighting conditions using the light sensor You can set the brightness of the screen manually 1 MENU 1 LCD Brightness desired mode Auto Adjusts the brightness automatically Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of 2 to 2 Sunny Weather Sets the brightness to a level suitable for use outdoors Notes When LCD Brightness is set to Auto do not cover the light sensor with your hand o...

Page 200: ...p page Changing settings Setup menu Viewfinder Bright Viewfinder Bright When using a viewfinder accessory sold separately the camera adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder automatically using the light sensor You can also adjust the brightness manually 1 MENU 1 Viewfinder Bright desired mode Auto Adjusts the brightness automatically Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within a range of 1 ...

Page 201: ...ard to save the battery consumption 1 MENU 2 LCD Quality desired mode High Displays images in high picture quality Standard Displays images in standard picture quality Select this to reduce the battery consumption Notes When using the AC Adaptor supplied LCD Quality cannot be set to Standard If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time when LCD Quality is set to Standard the scree...

Page 202: ...rate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Auto power off function 1 MENU 2 Power Saving Start Time desired mode 30 Min Turns off the camera after the time you set 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec Notes The camera does not enter Auto power off function under conditions such as during...

Page 203: ...ra to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU 2 HDMI Resolution desired mode Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Notes If you cannot display the scree...

Page 204: ...DMI CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows TV remote control of a camera that is connected to a BRAVIA Sync TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately 1 MENU 2 CTRL FOR HDMI desired mode On Sets whether to operate the camera using a TV remote control Off Notes You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote control of your TV by connecting your camera to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Related Top...

Page 205: ...ere purchased You may be held liable due to local restrictions The Eye Fi card has a wireless LAN function Do not insert the Eye Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited such as while aboard an airplane If the Eye Fi card is inserted set Upload Settings to Off When the uploading function of the Eye Fi card is set to Off is displayed on the screen Transferring image data using the Eye Fi card 1 Set...

Page 206: ...instructions supplied with the Eye Fi card Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 206 ...

Page 207: ...e Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device MTP Establishes an MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available When you use other operating systems Vis...

Page 208: ...nection mode when connecting the camera to a computer etc 1 MENU 3 USB LUN Setting desired mode Multi The built in software PlayMemories Home can be used Select this setting when the camera is connected to a computer Single The built in software PlayMemories Home cannot be used Select this setting when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer or when the USB connection in Multi se...

Page 209: ... list Top page Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply USB Power Supply Sets whether to use USB Power Supply function when the camera is connected to a computer or USB device using the micro USB cable 1 MENU 3 USB Power Supply desired mode On Uses USB Power Supply function when a USB connection is established Off Does not use USB Power Supply function when a USB connection is established Bac...

Page 210: ...recorded with the camera on a PAL system TV NTSC Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC system TV Notes This function is provided with 1080 50i compatible devices only It is not provided with 1080 60i compatible devices The 1080 50i compatible devices have a 50i mark on the bottom of the camera If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system a mess...

Page 211: ...g Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Audio signals Selects whether the camera produce or turn off the sound when you operate the camera 1 MENU 3 Audio signals desired mode On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control wheel shutter button etc Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...

Page 212: ...ing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Version Version Displays the software version installed on this camera 1 MENU 4 Version Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 212 ...

Page 213: ...ings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Language Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU 4 Language desired mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 213 ...

Page 214: ...ut this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of movie playback When there is no need to view a demonstration set to Off 1 MENU 4 Demo Mode desired mode On Automatically starts the movie demonstration when no operation is performed for about one minute Off Does not perform a demonstration Back to top Copyright 2012...

Page 215: ... Setup menu Initialize Initialize Initializes the settings to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU 4 Initialize desired mode OK Reset Default Resets all settings to default settings Rec mode reset Resets only major shooting settings to the default values Custom reset Resets only custom settings to the default values Notes Be sure not to remove the ba...

Page 216: ...photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images When the setting of the TV is set to Video the picture quality is set to ...

Page 217: ...y stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable sold separately Nothing is displayed on the camera screen Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 217 ...

Page 218: ...the input 3 Press the playback button of the camera to turn on the camera 4 MENU 2 CTRL FOR HDMI On 5 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV s remote control to select the desired mode Menu Function Slide Show Plays back images automatically 1 Image Display Plays back a single image at a time Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time Still Movie Select Switches the display mode between s...

Page 219: ...Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 219 ...

Page 220: ...ommended Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display 1 024 768 dots or more When using Image Data Converter Ver 4 CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster 1 GB or faster Display 1 024 768 dots or more 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to create a disc by i...

Page 221: ...When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 221 ...

Page 222: ...rint images with the date You can process crop resize etc still images You can correct Red Eye Correction etc still images and change the shooting date and time Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created from AVCHD movies imported to a computer Expanded Feature You can upload images to a network service An internet connection environment is required Expanded Feature For other det...

Page 223: ...e installation guide will be displayed if you click on a function that can only be used with the Expanded Feature For details on PlayMemories Home see PlayMemories Home Help Guide or the following PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se Notes Log on as Administrator Set MENU 3 USB LUN Setting to Multi If Device Stage does not activate with Windows 7 click Computer ca...

Page 224: ... select Start All Programs PlayMemories Home Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows 1 Double click PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the desktop To start PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the Start menu click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home Help Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 224 ...

Page 225: ...ntents list Top page Using with your computer Using the software Software for Mac Software for Mac For details on software for Macs access the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking FOR_MAC URL in PMHOME Set MENU 3 USB LUN Setting to Multi Notes The available software varies depending on the area Back to t...

Page 226: ...ns available when you use Image Data Converter You can edit RAW images using multiple correction functions such as tone curve or sharpness You can adjust images using white balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save displayed and edited still images to your computer There are two ways to save RAW images save and leave as RAW data or save in a general purpose file format You can display a...

Page 227: ... Data Converter Installing Image Data Converter 1 Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac For other details see Help under Image Data Converter or Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se Notes Log on as Administrator Accessing Image Data Converter Help 1 ...

Page 228: ...sing with your computer Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable supplied A When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable power feeding from the computer starts if USB Power Supply is set to On On is the default setting Related Topic USB Connection US...

Page 229: ...e screen appears with Windows 7 double click Browse Files media icon folder in which the image you want to import is stored Importing images to a Mac computer without using PlayMemories Home Connect the camera to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk ic...

Page 230: ...cedures from step 1 to 2 below before Disconnecting the cable Removing a memory card Turning off the camera 1 Click the disconnect icon on the tasktray With Windows 7 click first then click 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Notes Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Mac computer and the camera is disconnected from the c...

Page 231: ... Blu ray disc playback devices Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc For saving images in high definition image quality HD AVCHD disc AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc For saving images in standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play DVDs etc When creating discs using PlayMemories Home you can reco...

Page 232: ...ndard definition image quality STD using a Blu ray recorder High definition image quality HD Standard definition image quality STD Creates a disc in standard definition image quality STD using a device such as an HDD recorder Standard definition image quality STD Notes When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX it will take...

Page 233: ...sc 6 Click Add You can also add AVCHD movies by dragging and dropping them 7 Create the disc by following the on screen instructions Playing an AVCHD disc on a PC AVCHD discs can be played on a PC using PlayMemories Home Select the drive into which you have inserted the DVD disc in PlayMemories Home and click Player for AVCHD For details see PlayMemories Home Help Guide Images may not play back sm...

Page 234: ...e PC and insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD drive If software other than PlayMemories Home starts automatically exit that software 2 Start PlayMemories Home 3 Click Create Discs 4 Select DVD Video STD from the disc selection drop down list 5 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc 6 Click Add You can also add AVCHD movies by dragging and dropping them 7 Create the disc by following the on...

Page 235: ...in question must be capable of creating Blu ray discs BD R not re writable or BD RE re writable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray discs using PlayMemories Home be sure to install the dedicated add on software For details see the following URL http support d imaging sony co jp BDUW To install your PC must be connected to the Internet For detailed operations...

Page 236: ...ng a computer You can import images to a computer using the PlayMemories Home software and print the images You can print images with the date For details see the PlayMemories Home Help Guide Printing at a shop You can take a memory card to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF you can make a Print order mark on images in advance in p...

Page 237: ...the camera try the following solutions 1 Check the items under Troubleshooting then check your camera If a code such as C E appears on the screen see Self diagnosis display 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings Details 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Additional information...

Page 238: ...ayed on the screen before the power turns off If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location Battery capacity decreases over time and through ...

Page 239: ...tion does not work No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected Details Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function may not work properly when recording movies of night scenes Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down When shooting still images hold the camera steady Recording takes a long time The noise reduction function is turned on This is not a malfunction Details...

Page 240: ...s selected in Scene Selection The date and time are not displayed on the screen While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback The camera is not equipped with the function for recording the date on the image To save or print images with a date use PlayMemories Home Details The F value and shutter speed flash The exposure is incorrect Correct Exposure Com...

Page 241: ... using PlayMemories Home Details Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded Cannot shoot images in succession The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images Details Details The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack The same image is shot several times Set Drive Mode to Single Shooting Details Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporatio...

Page 242: ... on this camera files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras The camera is in USB mode Disconnect the USB connection Details Use PlayMemories Home to play images stored on a PC with this camera Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back the images The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images o...

Page 243: ... import images Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection Details When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera Details After making a USB connection PlayMemories Home does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turne...

Page 244: ... Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory card Cannot insert a memory card Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 244 ...

Page 245: ...he image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print...

Page 246: ...off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the date and time again Details The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off The date or time is inc...

Page 247: ... repair Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 There is trouble with the camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the memory card several times An unformatted memory card is inserted Format the memory card Details The inserted me...

Page 248: ...It may take some time to finish formatting If the message appears again after formatting use a different memory card Memory Card Error The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details Formatting failed Format the memory card again Details Reinsert memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory car...

Page 249: ...power off then on System Error Remove the battery pack then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Image Database File error Recover You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is damaged Follow the on screen instructions to recover data Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image Images recorde...

Page 250: ... the following conditions either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode then shoot the images again Low light conditions Sweep Panorama Tracking focus Overly bright conditions Tracking focus Varying levels of brightness Tracking focus Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the camera Sweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Tracki...

Page 251: ...ng under direct sunlight and near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strongly magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On operating temperatures Y...

Page 252: ...a cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 You can play a high definition image quality HD disc only on AVCHD format playback devices A DVD player or DVD recorder cannot play back a disc recorded in high definition image quality HD because they are not compatible with the AVCHD format In addition if you insert a high definition image quality HD disc recorded in AV...

Page 253: ...her the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable bat...

Page 254: ... We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be aware of short circuits The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently We recommend having spare battery packs handy for ...

Page 255: ...re to use a plastic bag etc to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly it is probably time to replace it with a new one The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environ...

Page 256: ...y indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the battery is charged correctly If the battery is charged correctly a battery error may have occurred If the charge lamp flashes ev...

Page 257: ...been tested and proven to operate with your camera Memory Stick Micro media of up to 16 GB and microSD memory cards of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera When recording movies it is recommended that you use the following memory cards Mark2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media SD card Class 4 or faster m...

Page 258: ...ction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using Memory Stick Micro media or a microSD memory card be sure to insert into the dedicated memory card adaptor Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions M...

Page 259: ...o media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the camera Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Back to top Copyrigh...

Page 260: ...efore use The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the camera to chemical products...

Page 261: ... 24M When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Units Images Quality Memory card formatted with this camera 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Standard 280 560 1100 2250 4600 9200 Fine 195 395 800 1600 3200 6400 Extra fine 105 215 435 870 1750 3500 RAW JPEG 54 105 215 435 870 1750 RAW 74 145 295 600 1200 2400 When the Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except wh...

Page 262: ...m 8 h 15 m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m 1440 1080 12M 15 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 5 m VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 9 h 55 m 20 h 40 h 10 m Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes limited by product specifications For...

Page 263: ...utions About this camera Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Cor...

Page 264: ...m for the country or region where you are using the camera NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland...

Page 265: ...ra Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera About this camera Carl Zeiss lens Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Back to top Co...

Page 266: ...essing format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 3 1080 60i compatible device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1...

Page 267: ...HE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that i...

Page 268: ...he terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks or registered trademar...