SONY ILME-FX2 (01) PDF MANUAL

If used improperly, the battery may explode and cause a fire or chemical burns. Observe the following precautions:

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.

• Do not apply shock or force to the battery pack, such as by hitting it with a hammer or stepping on or dropping it.

• Do not short-circuit the battery pack or allow the battery pack to come into contact with any metal objects such as paperclips.

• Do not leave the battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach 60°C (140°F) or higher, such as in a car parked under direct sunlight.

• Do not dispose of battery packs in fire or incinerate them.

• Do not use leaking or damaged lithium-ion batteries.

• Do not charge the battery pack in any manner other than that specified.

• Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water.

• Be sure to use only genuine Sony branded battery packs.

• Recycle used batteries.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely cold environments at -20°C (-4°F) or lower or in extremely low-pressure environments at 11.6 kPa or lower.

• Do not swallow coin batteries or button cells. They can cause chemical burns.

• This product contains a coin battery or button cell. If you swallow a coin battery or button cell, death or serious injury may occur. A swallowed coin battery or button cell can cause internal chemical burns in as little as 2 hours.

• Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children. If the battery cover does not close securely, stop using the camera and keep it out of the reach of children.

• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to have been swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

• Do not charge coin batteries or button cells.

• Immediately remove the battery from any sources of fire. There is a risk of fire or explosion due to leaked liquid or gas from the battery igniting.

• If leaked liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Instead, immediately wash them thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention.

• If you get leaked liquid in your mouth or lick it, immediately rinse your mouth with water and seek medical attention.

• If leaked liquid gets on your body or clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not allow water or any objects (metal, flammable objects, etc.) to get inside the product. If this occurs, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, unplug the AC adaptor, and consult your dealer.

• Do not use the product while driving. Do not shoot, play back images, or look at the monitor while driving.

• Pay attention to your surroundings while shooting to avoid accidents or injuries.

• Do not touch a powered AC adaptor, powered battery charger, or charging battery for long periods of time to avoid low-temperature burns.

• Do not damage cables. Avoid placing them near heaters.

• Do not point assist lights such as a flash at people at a close distance (keep a distance of 1 m (3.28 ft.) or more for infants and small children).

• Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the camera viewfinder or removed lens to prevent vision impairment.

• Do not use the product with wet hands.

• Attach the battery pack, the shoulder belt, and the strap correctly.

• Do not use the product in highly humid locations, or in places with a lot of dust, oily smoke, or steam.

• Do not place the product in an unstable location.

• Do not cover the air vent. Using the product with the air vent covered may cause heat to build up inside. Do not cover the product with a cloth while in use.

• Do not subject the lens or monitor to impacts.

• When using headphones, do not listen at high volumes for long periods of time.

• Do not leave the lens under direct sunlight as it may focus the light and cause a fire.

• Be careful in handling the product when using it with other accessories attached via brackets, etc.

• Disconnect the product from the power source before a long period of time without using it.

Environmentally conscious packaging materials were used for the camera and supplied accessories. Note the following points:

• Powder, etc. from the packaging materials may adhere to the camera or supplied accessories. In this case, remove it with a commercially available blower or cleaning paper before use.

• The packaging materials will deteriorate with continuous use. Be careful when carrying the product by the packaging.

• Shooting in extremely cold or hot environments that exceed the operating temperature range is not recommended.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot.

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the camera may become unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera and battery cool sufficiently, the power may turn off again, or you may still be unable to record movies.

• During use, the camera and battery may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

• Especially during 4K shooting, the recording time may be shorter under low temperature conditions. Warm up the battery pack or replace it with a new battery.

XAVC HS and XAVC S movies can only be played back on compatible devices.

• Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.

• Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed.

• Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.

• Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device.

• Attach the shoulder strap to the camera to prevent it from falling.

Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

• If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product.

• To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering. Wait for about an hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature.

• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

• When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens. (Only for models with a power zoom feature or interchangeable lens cameras)

• If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap or interchangeable lens cameras)

• If sunlight or a strong light source enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap to the lens when storing the camera. When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Note that smoke or fire may occur even if the light source is slightly away from the angle of view.

• Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. These may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.

• If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.

• When using the camera with an accessory attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, be sure to lower the viewfinder. If you change the viewfinder angle while an accessory is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, it may interfere with the viewfinder and cause scratches.

• When attaching or detaching accessories to or from the Multi Interface Shoe, first turn off both the accessory and the camera. When attaching an accessory, confirm that it is firmly fastened to the camera.

• Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltages of 250 V or more or has the opposite polarity of the camera. It may cause a malfunction. (Only models that support flash shooting)

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor if necessary.

• Although the viewfinder is built with high-precision technology for 99.99% or more effective pixels, black dots may appear, and white, red, blue, and green dots may not disappear. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

• Do not forcibly push down the viewfinder when the eyepiece is pulled out. It may cause a malfunction. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder and an eyepiece that can be pulled out)

• If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder.

• The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. When you want to see the full composition with all its details, you can also use the monitor.

• If you use the camera in a cold location, the image may have a trailing appearance. This is not a malfunction.

• When the temperature of the camera changes, the color tone of the viewfinder display may change due to the characteristics of the display device.

• Do not directly expose the viewfinder to beams such as laser beams. These may damage the inside of the viewfinder and cause the camera to malfunction.

• Although the monitor is built with high-precision technology for 99.99% or more effective pixels, black dots may appear, and white, red, blue, and green dots may not disappear. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.

• Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the monitor stays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This may cause a malfunction.

• If you use the camera in a cold location, the image may have a trailing appearance. This is not a malfunction.

• When you connect cables to the terminals on the camera, the rotating range of the monitor may become limited.

• Do not cover the air vent. The design ensures ventilation even when the monitor is closed.

• The air vent may get hot.

• Do not use the camera in areas where there are dust or sand particles in the air.

• If the cooling fan emits abnormal noises, stop using the camera and contact a service facility.

• Before connecting/disconnecting an external microphone or device to/from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to a position other than “MIC+48V.” Plugging/unplugging the cable into/from the external microphone or device while the switch is set to “MIC+48V” may cause loud noise or a malfunction of the device.

• While recording is in progress, operating and handling noises from the camera or lens may be recorded. Touching the handle while recording is in progress will cause noise to be included in the recording.

• While recording is in progress, do not change the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch settings.

• If the microphone of the handle is in proximity to a speaker, acoustic feedback may occur. In this case, move the handle away from the speaker to allow the maximum distance between the microphone and the speaker, or lower the speaker volume.

• If dust or water droplets are present on the surface of the microphone, successful recording may not be possible. Be sure to clean the microphone surface before using the handle.

• Turn off the camera before attaching/removing the handle.

• When the handle is connected to the camera and the HANDLE AUDIO ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the internal microphone of the camera cannot record audio input.

• When attaching the handle to the camera, fasten the two handle-attachment screws securely. Using the handle without fastening the handle-attachment screws may damage the Multi Interface Shoe terminal or cause the handle to fall off.

Before lending, transferring, or discarding the camera to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private information:

• Select MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → [Initialize].

When you initialize the device, the following information is deleted:

• Faces registered in [Face Memory]

• Root certificates for RTMP, the cloud, and the correct date and time

• Root certificates for FTP

• Access point information

• Access authentication information

• FTP server settings

• Cloud connection information

• Network streaming connection information

Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card. Before lending or transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete any data on it completely using data deletion software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.

Faces registered through the [Face Memory] function are considered biometric information. Before lending or transferring this camera, initialize the camera to prevent face information registered through the [Face Memory] function from being passed on to an unintended third party.

If you upload and share still images or movies taken with this camera on the Internet while the location information is linked with the dedicated smartphone application, you may accidentally reveal the location information to a third party. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, deactivate the [Location Information Linkage] function of the dedicated application.

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time.

• The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.

• Do not charge battery packs except battery packs specified for this product. Doing so can result in leaks, overheating, explosions, electric shocks, burns, or injuries.

• When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp (CHARGE) may flash quickly when the battery is charged. If this happens, remove the battery pack and then re-insert it to recharge.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be correctly charged in temperatures outside this range.

• Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Not doing so may result in a shorter battery life.

• Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance.

• If the product’s charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery 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 newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty.

• If the charge lamp flashes while charging the battery pack inside the camera, this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again.

• Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit.

• The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function frequently, turn the power on/off frequently, or set the monitor very bright.

• We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab.

To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery in a cool, dry place after removing it from the camera.

• If an overheating warning icon is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged.

• If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted. If this happens, save your images to a computer, then execute [Format] using this camera.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp is lit up. This may cause the data on the memory card to become damaged.

• Be sure to back up the data for protection.

• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly.

• Images recorded on an SDXC/CFexpress Type A memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. Never format the card in response to a prompt from an incompatible device, as doing so will erase all data.

• Do not expose the memory card to water.

• Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.

• Do not use or store the memory card in high temperature locations, locations exposed to direct sunlight, or humid locations with corrosive substances.

• If the memory card is used near areas with strong magnetization, or used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the memory card may become damaged.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children.

• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.

• The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it.

• A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Be sure to format the memory card using this product.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.

• Do not press down hard when writing in the memo space on the memory card.

• Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor.

• If the write-protect switch of an SD memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot record or delete images. Set the switch to the record position.

• To use a microSD memory card with this product, be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor. When inserting a microSD card into an adaptor, ensure it is in the correct direction and fully inserted.

If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor, it may appear as dark spots on the image. If this happens, clean the image sensor quickly by following the steps below.

1. Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently.

2. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Anti-dust Function] → [Sensor Cleaning] → [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust.

3. Detach the lens.

4. Use a commercially available blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out.

5. Turn off the camera.

6. Attach the lens.

Note:

• When executing the cleaning mode, remove the lens with the camera turned on.

• Do not turn off the camera during cleaning.

• Make sure that the remaining battery level is 51% or more before performing cleaning.

• To clean the image sensor with the camera turned off, set [Shutter When Pwr OFF] under [Anti-dust Function] to [Off].

• Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body.

• Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor.

• When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged.

• If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility.

• During cleaning, the image sensor emits a vibrating noise. This is not a malfunction.

• Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off.

Cleaning the lens

• Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine.

• When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.

Cleaning the camera body

Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact. To clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially available blower to blow any dust off. Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction.

Cleaning the product surface

Clean the product 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 product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.

• Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand.

• Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Cleaning the monitor

• If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the monitor may be scratched.

• If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Accessories may differ depending on the country or region.

• Camera (1)

• NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)

• Eyepiece Cup (1)

• XLR handle unit (1) (ILME-FX2 only)

• Handle shoe cap (1) (attached to the handle) (ILME-FX2 only)

• Body Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)

• Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)

• Startup Guide (1)

• Reference Guide (1)

To insert the battery pack:

1. Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover.

2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.

3. Close the cover and slide the switch to the LOCK side.

To remove the battery pack:

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. Then, slide the lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Connect the USB Type-C terminal of the camera to the USB Type-C terminal of a device compatible with USB PD (USB Power Delivery) using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C).

• Use a USB-PD-compatible device with an output of 18 W (9 V/2 A) or more and a USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C) that supports 3 A or more.

Charge lamp on the camera (orange)

• Lit: Charging

• Off: Charging finished

• Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range

Notes:

• Charging time (Full charge): Approximately 175 min. (when using a USB-PD-compatible device with an output of 27 W (9 V/3 A)). The charging time varies.

• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions.

• If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet, but the battery pack will not be charged.

• USB charging is not possible from the Multi/Micro USB terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal to charge the battery pack.

• Do not turn on/off or restart a computer, or wake it from sleep mode when a USB connection is established with the camera.

You can use the battery charger (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet. Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance.

Note: Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction.

Use an AC adaptor, etc. to shoot and play back images while power is supplied from a wall outlet. This conserves the camera’s battery power. We recommend using a device that is compatible with USB PD (USB Power Delivery) and has an output of 27 W (9 V / 3 A) or more.

1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery.

2. Connect a USB cable (commercially available) to the USB Type-C terminal on the camera.

3. Connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC adaptor, etc.

4. Turn on the camera. An icon indicating USB power supply will appear next to the battery display on the monitor.

Note:

• USB power cannot be supplied from the Multi/Micro USB Terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal to supply power.

• As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor, etc.

• Do not remove the battery pack while power is supplied from a wall outlet. If you remove the battery pack, the camera will be turned off.

• Only connect or disconnect the USB cable while the camera is turned off.

• Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies.

This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.

The following memory cards can be used for still-image shooting:

• CFexpress Type A memory cards

• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

Recording formats and compatible memory cards are as shown in the table below.

Proxy recording is not possible when the recording frame rate is [119.88p]/[100p] or [24.00p]. Depending on the setting for File Format, the maximum recording bit rate may be lower than when Proxy Recording is set to [Off]. The maximum recording bit rate for proxy movies on this camera is 16 Mbps.

When Proxy Recording is set to [Off]

When Proxy Recording is set to [On]

Proxy recording is not possible when the recording frame rate is [119.88p]/[100p] or [24.00p].

By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. You can also use swipe gestures to control whether the Fn menu, touch icons, etc. are displayed or hidden.

Touch operations during shooting:

• Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus).

• Touch a subject on the monitor to use the touch tracking function (Touch Tracking).

• You can also focus on a subject and shoot images simply by touching the subject on the screen (Touch Shutter).

• When you touch the subject on the screen, the camera adjusts the brightness automatically according to the subject (Touch AE). [Touch AE] can also be used in combination with [Touch Focus], [Touch Tracking], or [Touch Shutter].

Touch operations during playback:

• During single-image playback, swipe the screen to the left or right to move to the previous or next image.

• During single-image playback, you can enlarge or reduce the displayed image by moving apart or bringing together two fingers on the screen (pinch-out/pinch-in).

• You can also double-tap the monitor to enlarge a still image or exit the enlarged image.

• During movie playback, you can start or pause playback using touch operations.

Swipe to control the screen:

• You can open the function menu by swiping upward quickly on the shooting screen or playback screen.

• You can show and hide the icons for functions displayed on the left and right sides of the screen by swiping left and right quickly on the shooting screen.

• You can open the home screen by swiping downward quickly on the shooting screen. (only when shooting movies)

On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button, you can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is confirmed when you press the center of the control wheel.

• The DISP (Display Setting), SHUTTER (L.PressTv Auto/Manual), ZEBRA (Zebra Display Select), and PEAKING (Peaking Display Select) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the control wheel.

• During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

• During vertical display, the movement directions of the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel are also rotated to match the orientation of the monitor so that intuitive operation is possible. The functions assigned to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel using Custom Key settings will not rotate during vertical display.

You can move the focus area by pushing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. You can also assign a function to be activated when you press the center of the multi-selector.

• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely.

• You can move the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to parameters such as [Zone], [Spot], [Expand Spot], or [Tracking].

• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings.

You can select the still image shooting mode or movie recording mode as the shooting mode using the Still/Movie switch.

Hint:

• After selecting the still image or movie recording mode, press and hold the Fn (Function) button to display the [Shoot Mode] screen and select the desired exposure mode.

• The menu items displayed in the [Shooting], [Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs of the menu screen vary depending on the shooting mode (still image/movie). Before you adjust these settings, select the desired shooting mode with the Still/Movie switch.

• For each item in still image shooting and movie recording, you can select whether to use a common setting or separate settings. Select the items you want to set separately in [Different Set for Still/Mv].

The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen.

Menu Screen Components:

• (A) Menu tab: Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.

• (B) Menu group: In each tab, menu items are grouped by function.

• (C) Menu item: Select the function you want to set or execute.

Basic operations on the menu screen:

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2. Move within the menu tree and find the desired menu item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.

3. Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen will appear.

4. Select a parameter or execute the function. To cancel, press the MENU button to go back.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen and return to the shooting or playback screen.

When you press the HOME button in the movie recording mode, the home screen appears on the monitor, allowing you to check recording and device settings all at once. You can also change recording settings by touching the screen. Press the HOME button again to return to the recording screen.

Setting values for movie recording are displayed in areas 1 to 6. Touching each item will take you to the setting screen for that item:

1. FPS (Frame rate)

2. ISO/Base ISO

3. Shutter angle/Shutter speed

4. Aperture

5. Picture Profile/Select LUT

6. White Balance

7. Other camera settings (Displays status, cannot be changed here)

Note:

• The home screen is not displayed in the still image shooting mode.

• You cannot change any settings other than those in the lower left of the home screen.

Just as when switching from the shooting screen to the menu screen or Fn menu screen, to switch from the home screen to the menu screen or Fn menu screen, press the MENU button or Fn button. Pressing either button again will return to the home screen. Also, you can switch to the home screen by pressing the HOME button on the menu screen or Fn menu screen.

If you press the Fn (function) button while shooting or playing back images, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions will appear on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the functions.

1. Press the Fn (Function) button.

2. Press the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel to select a function to set.

3. On the shooting screen, turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

4. Press the center of the control wheel.

Hint:

• Use [Fn Menu Settings] to register your favorite functions to the function menus for still images, movies, and playback. You can register 12 functions to each menu.

• When [Swipe Up] under [Shooting Screen] is set to [Open the Fn Menu], the function menu can be displayed by swiping the shooting screen upward quickly.

You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button (1-7) via the following procedure:

MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.].

If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired function.

By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display switches each time the DISP button is pressed. The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately.

During shooting (Monitor):

Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → For viewfinder → Display All Info.

During shooting (Viewfinder):

Level → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level

During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder):

Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info.

Note:

• The monitor can be turned off with the DISP button by enabling [Monitor Off] in the menu.

• If an image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display.

• In movie recording modes, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], the display will switch to all information when movie shooting starts.

You can delete an image currently being displayed by pressing the (Delete) button.

• When a confirmation message appears after you press the (Delete) button, use the control wheel to select [Delete] and press the center.

• You can also delete two or more images at once by going to MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete]. Then, select the images you want to delete.

Hint:

• If you set MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete pressing twice] to [On], you can delete images by pressing the (Delete) button twice in a row.

You can use the front dial (A) or rear dial (B) to quickly change the setting values in the following cases:

• When you want to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed.

• When you want to change the camera settings during shooting.

• During playback, you can turn the dials to browse images.

You can use [Custom Key/Dial Set.] to assign the desired functions to each dial.

When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. The procedure for entering alphabetic characters is explained below.

1. Use the control wheel to move the cursor to the desired key.

• Each time you press the center of the control wheel, the characters will change.

• To switch the letter to upper or lower case, press (Up arrow).

2. When the character that you want to enter appears, press (Right arrow) to confirm the character.

• Make sure to confirm one character at a time. Unless a character is confirmed, you cannot enter the next character.

• Even if you do not press (Right arrow), the entered character will be automatically confirmed after several seconds.

3. After you finish entering all characters, press [OK] to finalize the entered characters. To cancel input, select [Cancel].

The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings.

1. Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A).

• The descriptions of the item are displayed.

• Select [In-Camera Guide] and press the center of the control wheel when the context menu appears.

The camera is equipped with functions for accessibility to serve as visual aids.

Screen reader function

The camera reads aloud information such as menu screens and messages. To always enable the screen reader function, enable it on the initial setup screen. Once enabled, you can switch it on and off by pressing and holding the MENU button.

Enlarge screen function

You can enlarge the menu screen display for better readability. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Enlarge Screen] to enable the function. The menu screen display will be enlarged when you press the custom key assigned to it on the menu screen.

Please take note of the following points regarding memory cards:

• When [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable], the recording bit rate is higher than usual. You may need a memory card that can be written at a higher speed.

• CFexpress Type B memory cards cannot be used.

• When an SDHC memory card is used to record movies over extended periods of time, the recorded movies are divided into files 4 GB in size.

• When recording a movie on memory cards in both Slot 1 and Slot 2, insert two memory cards with the same file system. Movies cannot be recorded simultaneously when using a combination of the exFAT file system and FAT32 file system.

• Charge the battery pack sufficiently before attempting to recover the database files on the memory card.

• If the marks below appear on the memory card icon when shooting, use another memory card:

: Indicates that the number of times the memory card can be rewritten is close to the upper limit.

: Indicates that the number of rewrites on the memory card has reached the upper limit.

To insert a memory card:

1. While sliding the switch on the memory card cover in the direction of ①, slide the cover in the direction of ② to open it.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot 1.

• When using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2.

• Slot 1 supports both CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards. Slot 2 supports SD memory cards only.

• In the default settings, images are recorded on the memory card in Slot 1.

• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the monitor, and an SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor. Insert the card until it clicks into place.

3. Close the cover.

To remove the memory card:

Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it.

• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

• You can change the memory card slot for recording by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Rec. Media Settings] → [Recording Media] or [Recording Media]. Slot 1 is used in the default settings.

• To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/movie), select MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Rec. Media Settings], and then change the settings of [Recording Media] or [Recording Media].

Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens.

To attach a lens:

1. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.

2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera.

3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.

To remove the lens:

Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.

Notes on attaching/removing a lens:

• When attaching/removing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location.

• Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor.

• If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens.

• When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens.

• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment.

By attaching the XLR handle unit, you can use the functions of the XLR adaptor.

1. Remove the shoe cap, and then attach the XLR handle unit to the Multi Interface Shoe.

2. Tightly fix the screws on either side by using a coin, etc.

Note:

• Turn off the camera before attaching/removing the handle.

• When attaching the handle to the camera, fasten the two handle-attachment screws securely. Using the handle without fastening the handle-attachment screws may damage the Multi Interface Shoe terminal or cause the camera to fall off.

You can perform initial camera settings such as date and time from a smartphone by establishing a Bluetooth connection with the Creators’ App.

1. Set the power switch to “|” (On) to turn on the camera.

2. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. The setting screen for the screen reader function and a privacy notice will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the camera with your smartphone. Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone to connect. If you do not connect a smartphone, the area/date/time setting screen will appear.

4. Perform initial camera setup on the Creators’ App screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to set the following items:

– Date and time / Display format

– Auto Power OFF Temp.

– Device name

On maintaining the date and time:

This camera has an internal rechargeable backup battery. To charge it, insert a charged battery pack into the camera, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power turned off. If the clock resets every time the battery pack is charged, the internal backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.

Hint:

To turn on the screen reader function, press and hold the MENU button on the initial setup screen. Depending on the language you have selected, the screen reader function may not be supported.

• By connecting the camera and a smartphone via the Bluetooth function, you can operate the camera using the smartphone and transfer images from the camera to the smartphone.

• If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera.

• The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at regular intervals.

• When establishing a Bluetooth connection, only pair with trusted devices. Avoid unsolicited pairing requests or connections to unknown devices.

• Turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use.

• Check your paired devices regularly and delete any unnecessary ones.

We recommend that you confirm these settings and functions before using the camera:

• Preparing a memory card for use with this camera: Format, Recover Image DB (still image/movie)

• Selecting a memory card for recording: Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie), Auto Switch Media Card

• Preventing accidental failure to insert a memory card: Release w/o Card

• Selecting a memory card for playback: Play Set of Multi. Media

• Setting whether camera operating sounds are generated: Audio Signal(Shooting)

• Setting whether to always accept manual focusing operations: Full Time DMF

• Making it easy to check whether the camera is on standby or recording when set to a movie mode: Emphasized REC Display

• Resetting shooting settings or resetting all camera settings: Setting Reset

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to MOVIE (Movie) to select the movie recording mode.

2. Press and hold the Fn (Function) button to open the [Shoot Mode] screen, select the desired shooting mode using the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel. In the default settings, you can only select [Flexible Exp. Mode] or [Memory recall]. If you want to change the shooting mode, set [Exposure Ctrl Type] to [P/A/S/M Mode].

3. Press the REC (Recording) button to start recording.

4. Press the REC button again to stop recording.

To shoot with the touch function icons: You can start shooting by touching the REC icon on the screen. Swipe the monitor left or right to display the touch function icons.

To select the recording format (File Format): The resolution and compatibility vary depending on the recording format (XAVC HS 4K/XAVC S 4K/XAVC S HD/XAVC S-I 4K/XAVC S-I HD/XAVC S-I DCI 4K). Select the format in accordance with the purpose of the movie.

To select the frame rate or image quality (Movie Settings): The frame rate determines the smoothness of motion in movies ([Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate]). The image quality changes with the bit rate ([Movie Settings] → [Record Setting]). A higher bit rate results in higher quality and a larger file size.

To record slow-motion or quick-motion movies (FPS Select): Set [Fixed/Variable Select] to [Variable], and then select the frame rate in [FPS Select]. If the shooting frame rate is higher than the [Rec Frame Rate], the movie will be in slow-motion. If it’s lower, it will be in quick-motion.

To adjust the exposure (Exposure Ctrl Type/Shooting mode): When set to [P/A/S/M Mode], select the shooting mode. When set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO automatically or manually.

To select the focusing method (Focus Mode/Focus Area): Select AF-C (Continuous AF) or MF (Manual Focus) for [Focus Mode]. You can specify the focus area by setting [Focus Area].

To record movie audio in 4 channels: Attach the XLR handle unit or a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel audio to the Multi Interface Shoe.

• You can change settings for ISO, exposure compensation, and focus area while shooting movies.

• The sounds of the camera and lens may be recorded. To prevent this, set [Audio Recording] to [Off].

• To prevent zoom ring operating sounds from being recorded, use the zoom lever of the lens.

• When [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High], the camera can continue recording even when its temperature becomes high.

• An icon indicating data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed.

• You cannot start recording a movie while writing data. Wait until data writing is completed and “STBY” is displayed.

• If the (Overheating warning) icon appears, the camera temperature has risen. Turn the power off and let it cool.

• The camera temperature rises during continuous movie shooting. This is not a malfunction. If a message like “[Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.]” appears, turn off the power and let it cool.

• For continuous shooting time, refer to “Recordable movie times.” Recording may stop to protect the product depending on temperature.

• Still images cannot be captured during movie recording. To create a still from a movie, use [AutoCreateStillImage].

In [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and determines the exposure.

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to STILL (Still).

2. Press and hold the Fn (Function) button to open the [Shoot Mode] screen, select [Intelligent Auto] using the control wheel, and press the center of the control wheel. The shooting mode will be set to iC (Intelligent Auto).

3. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder.

4. When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by using the zoom lever or the zoom ring.

5. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights up.

6. Press the shutter button fully down.

To shoot with the touch function icons: You can shoot by touching the shutter icon on the screen. Swipe the monitor left or right to display the touch function icons.

To select the focus mode yourself: Specifying [Focus Mode], such as selecting AF-S (Single-shot AF) for landscapes or still subjects and selecting AF-C (Continuous AF) for moving subjects, makes it easier to focus. You can also specify the focus position using [Focus Area].

Shooting while focusing on human eyes: The [Subject Recog in AF] function is enabled by default, so you can use the Eye AF function immediately.

To shoot with focus locked (Focus-lock): When you focus on the subject, the focus is locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can then change the composition and press the shutter button all the way down. To lock focus on non-moving subjects, set [Focus Mode] to AF-S (Single-shot AF). Setting [Focus Area] to [Center Fix] makes it easier.

Hint: When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot or change focus settings. In [Continuous AF] mode, the focus indicator lights up but there is no beep.

The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the Still/Movie switch. The icons indicate the modes in which each MENU item is displayed:

• Camera Icon: The menu item is displayed when the Still/Movie switch is set to STILL (still image shooting mode).

• Movie Icon: The menu item is displayed when the Still/Movie switch is set to MOVIE (movie recording mode).

• Camera and Movie Icon: The menu item is displayed regardless of the setting of the Still/Movie switch.

This setting allows you to select the method for setting the exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity) when shooting movies.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Ctrl Type] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

P/A/S/M Mode: Select the desired exposure mode from among [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [Manual Exposure], similar to still image shooting.

Flexible Exp. Mode: Sets the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity automatically (Auto) or manually (Manual). You can switch between automatic and manual settings using an assigned custom key, or change the values by turning the front/rear dials and the control wheel.

Note: Even if [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], when shooting a movie by pressing the REC button in a still image shooting mode, the movie will be shot in the shooting mode for still image shooting.

When shooting movies with [Exposure Ctrl Type] set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can switch between automatic and manual settings separately for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Auto/Manual Swt. Set.] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

• Av Auto/Manual Switch: Switches the aperture value between [Auto] and [Manual].

• Tv Auto/Manual Switch: Switches the shutter speed between [Auto] and [Manual].

• ISO Auto/Manual Set: Switches the ISO sensitivity between [Auto] and [Manual].

To switch between [Auto] and [Manual] using a custom key:

The following functions are assigned to custom keys during movie recording:

• [Av Auto/Manual Switch]: IRIS (Iris) button

• [Tv Auto/Manual Switch]: SHUTTER (Shutter) button on the control wheel

• [ISO Auto/Manual Set]: ISO (ISO sensitivity) button

Each time you press and hold down the respective custom key, the value switches between [Auto] and [Manual]. When [Manual] is selected, you can lock the value by pressing the key. When [Manual] is selected, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO can be set with the following dials:

• Aperture value: front dial

• Shutter speed: control wheel

• ISO sensitivity: rear dial

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to the desired shooting mode (STILL or MOVIE).

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] (for stills) or [Shoot Mode] (for movies) → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Intelligent Auto (only when shooting still images): The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.

• Program Auto: Shoots with exposure adjusted automatically (both shutter speed and aperture).

• Aperture Priority: Adjust the aperture to change the range in focus or defocus the background.

• Shutter Priority: Adjust the shutter speed to capture different effects for moving objects.

• Manual Exposure: Adjust both the shutter speed and aperture for the desired exposure.

• Flexible Exp. Mode (only when recording movies): Set aperture, shutter speed, and ISO either automatically or manually.

• Memory recall: Shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings.

The camera shoots images with automatically adjusted settings. The Scene Recognition function allows the camera to automatically recognize shooting conditions. When a scene is recognized, an icon is displayed at the top of the screen. Recognized scenes include Portrait, Infant, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Backlight Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, Macro, Spotlight, Low Light, Night Scene using a tripod, and Tripod.

Note:

• The camera will not recognize the scene with zoom functions other than the optical zoom.

• The camera may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions.

Program Auto allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both shutter speed and aperture value). You can still set other functions like ISO.

Program Shift (only during still image shooting)

When not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the exposure. Turn the front/rear dial to select the aperture and shutter speed combination. “P” on the screen changes to “P*” to indicate a program shift.

To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to something other than [Program Auto], or turn off the camera.

This mode allows you to shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background.

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to the desired shooting mode.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] → [Aperture Priority].

3. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front/rear dial.

• Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.

• Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.

If the set aperture value is not suitable for proper exposure, the shutter speed on the screen will blink. If this happens, change the aperture value.

4. Adjust the focus and shoot. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted.

By adjusting the shutter speed, you can shoot still images with different effects for moving objects, or record movies with natural movement.

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to the desired shooting mode.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] → [Shutter Priority].

3. Select the desired shutter speed value by turning the front/rear dial. If proper exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value on the screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter speed.

4. Adjust the focus and shoot. The aperture is automatically adjusted.

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to the desired shooting mode.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] → [Manual Exposure].

3. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the control wheel.

• You can set [ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode. The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure.

• When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. “0” indicates appropriate exposure.

4. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

When shooting movies, you can choose between shutter speed or shutter angle as the method for expressing the exposure time.

Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Shutter Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Speed: The exposure time is expressed as a shutter speed.

• Angle: The exposure time is expressed as a shutter angle. This is active in Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, and when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode] with shutter speed set to [Manual].

Note: The settings for [Speed] and [Angle] are stored separately. After switching between them, reset the settings as necessary to achieve the proper exposure.

Bulb shooting is for creating a trailing image of a moving subject with long exposure, suitable for stars or fireworks.

1. Set the Still/Movie switch to STILL.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Shoot Mode] → [Manual Exposure].

3. Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated.

4. Select the aperture value (F-value) using the front dial.

5. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

6. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. The image sensor is exposed as long as the shutter button is pressed.

Note: You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] when using Continuous Shooting, Self-timer(Cont), Continuous Bracket, Electronic Shutter, Interval shooting, or Silent Mode.

This setting allows you to set the exposure time for bulb shooting in 1-second increments, which is convenient for long-time exposure shooting with a predetermined time.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [BULB Timer Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• BULB Timer: When set to [On], exposure is performed for the length of time set in [Exposure Time]. When [Off], normal bulb shooting is performed. (On/Off)

• Exposure Time: Sets the exposure time in 1-second increments (2 seconds to 900 seconds).

Hint: To stop bulb shooting during the exposure period set in [Exposure Time], press the shutter button on the camera or remote control.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [Self-timer] → [On]. The [Self-timer] setting screen will be displayed.

2. Select [On] and set the desired countdown time.

• Rec Start delay: Sets the count time until the start of movie recording (3 s/5 s/10 s).

• Repetition: Sets whether to repeat the movie self-timer (Repeat/Only Once).

3. Adjust the focus and press the REC (Recording) button. A countdown will appear, a beep will sound, and recording will start after the designated time.

During movie recording or streaming, the camera can automatically change the composition by following a recognized subject and cropping, creating camera-work even if the camera is fixed. This function cannot be used when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [Auto Framing Settings] → [Auto Framing] → [On].

2. In the [Auto Framing Settings] menu, select an item to set and then choose the desired setting.

3. Start shooting or streaming. A cropping frame is displayed on the monitor screen and follows the movement of the subject.

Menu item details:

• Auto Framing: Sets whether to automatically frame shooting. ([On]/[Off])

• Framing Oper. Mode: Sets the start method for Auto Framing (e.g., Start When Tracking, Auto Start).

• Crop Level: Sets the displayed size of the subject within the cropped frame.

• Framing Tracking Speed: Sets the subject tracking speed for camera-work. (1 to 5)

• Movie Rec/Streaming: Sets whether recorded/streamed images are auto-framed or full-angle. ([Crop]/[Do not crop])

• HDMI Output: Sets whether images output to HDMI are auto-framed or full-angle. ([Crop]/[Do not crop])

The camera automatically corrects the composition so that the subject being tracked is kept at the same position, allowing you to record movies with the position of the subject stable.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [Framing Stabilizer] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: [Framing Stabilizer] is enabled.

– [On: Center] locks the composition so the tracked subject is in the center.

– [On: Manual] requires you to manually set the position to which the subject being tracked is locked.

• Off: [Framing Stabilizer] is disabled.

Note: With [Framing Stabilizer], the angle of view becomes narrower because cropping is performed using images in 4K resolution.

Select the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Focus Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• AF-S (Single-shot AF): The camera locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use for motionless subjects.

• AF-A (Automatic AF): Switches between [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] according to subject movement.

• AF-C (Continuous AF): The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use for subjects in motion.

• DMF (Direct Manual Focus): Allows manual fine adjustments after auto focusing. Convenient for macro shooting.

• MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. Use if you cannot focus with auto focus.

Full Time DMF: If you set [Full Time DMF] to [On], you can perform manual focusing operations regardless of the focus mode setting, without having to change the focus mode.

Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with auto focus.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.

• Zone: Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus.

• Center Fix: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image.

• Spot: XL/L/M/S: Move the focusing frame to a desired point and focus on an extremely small subject.

• Expand Spot: Uses focus points around the [Spot] as a secondary priority area if the camera cannot focus on a single point.

• Tracking: Available in [Continuous AF] mode. The camera tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area.

To change the shape and size of the focus area ([Custom]):

If you press the Delete button on the screen when a [Custom] option is selected, a screen for setting the shape and size of the focus frame will be displayed. Use the front dial/rear dial/control wheel to set the shape and size.

To track the subject temporarily (Tracking On):

You can temporarily change the [Focus Area] setting to [Tracking] by pressing and holding a custom key to which you have assigned [Tracking On].

The camera can track a subject, keeping it marked with a focusing frame. You can set the start position in various ways.

• Setting start position by focusing area: Select one of the [Tracking] options under MENU → [Focus Area]. This is available in still image shooting mode when [Focus Mode] is [Continuous AF]. Tracking starts when you press the shutter button halfway.

• Setting start position by touch operation: Enable [Touch Tracking] under [Touch Func. in Shooting]. Touch a subject on the monitor to start tracking. This is available in both still and movie modes.

• Temporarily enabling tracking with a custom key: Assign [Tracking On] to a custom key. Even if your [Focus Area] is not set to [Tracking], you can press and hold this key to temporarily enable tracking.

• Temporarily pausing tracking: Assign [Tracking Off on Hold] or [Tracking Off on Toggle] to a custom key to temporarily pause tracking. This is useful if the tracking frame switches to an unintended subject.

Manual Focus (MF)

When it is difficult to focus properly in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].

2. Rotate the focusing ring on the lens to achieve sharp focus.

Direct Manual Focus (DMF)

DMF allows you to make fine adjustments manually after the camera performs auto focusing.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Focus Mode] → [DMF].

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

3. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus.

If you set the subject in advance, the camera will automatically recognize it and can focus on the eyes, etc. There are two main methods:

To focus on the eyes of an animal or a bird: Before shooting, set [Recognition Target] to [Animal], [Bird], or [Animal/Bird]. You can select [Eye/Head/Body], [Eye/Head], or [Eye] as the part to be recognized.

To focus on insects: Before shooting, set [Recognition Target] to [Insect].

To focus on cars, trains, or airplanes: Before shooting, set [Recognition Target] to [Car/Train] or [Airplane].

This setting selects the target to be recognized by the subject recognition function when autofocusing.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [Recognition Target] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Auto: The camera automatically selects from checked recognition targets.

• Human: Recognizes humans as subjects.

• Animal/Bird: Recognizes animals and birds as subjects.

• Animal: Recognizes animals as subjects.

• Bird: Recognizes birds as subjects.

• Insect: Recognizes insects as subjects.

• Car/Train: Recognizes cars and trains as subjects.

• Airplane: Recognizes airplanes as subjects.

By pressing the right side of the control wheel on the [Recognition Target] screen, you can access detailed settings for each target, such as Tracking Shift Range, Tracking Persistence Level, and Recognition Sensitivity.

This function registers and deletes face data and sets whether to identify registered faces. Up to seven faces can be registered. If you set one as the identification target, that face will be prioritized during focusing.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [Face Memory].

2. On the [Face Memory] list screen, select the `+` icon frame and press the center of the control wheel.

3. Position the face you want to register in the frame in the center of the screen and press the center of the control wheel. The registered face will be displayed on the [Face Memory] list screen.

To choose a face to identify: Select the face on the [Face Memory] list screen and press the center of the control wheel. The radio button for that face will turn on.

To delete a registered face: Select the face you want to delete and press the Delete button. Then, select [Delete This Face].

Note: Faces registered are considered biometric information. Users are responsible for collecting and using such data in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

When the camera recognizes multiple people, you can choose which person to track.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area] → [Wide] or [Center Fix].

2. Press the top/bottom/left/right sides of the multi-selector while multiple people are recognized. The [Select Face to Track] screen will appear, and an orange bar will be displayed below the face to be tracked.

3. Select a face to track using the multi-selector and press the center. The orange bar will move to the selected face. Once confirmed, the camera will exit the screen and start tracking the selected face.

Hint: You can also assign [Select Face to Track] to a custom key for easier access.

You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical). This is useful for scenes like portraits or sports where you change position frequently.

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Switch V/H AF Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Off: Does not switch the focus area and position.

• AF Point Only: Switches only the position of the focusing frame. The [Focus Area] type is fixed.

• AF Point + AF Area: Switches both the [Focus Area] type and the position of the focusing frame.

Note: This function will not work during movie shooting, when using digital zoom, or during continuous shooting, among other situations.

You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This is useful when the subject’s movements are predictable, like in sports scenes.

How to register focus area:

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Registration] → [On].

2. Set the focus area to the desired position and then hold down the Fn (Function) button.

How to call up the registered focus area:

1. Assign [Regist. AF Area hold] to a custom key via MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.].

2. In shooting mode, hold down the assigned key to recall the registered focus area and then press the shutter button to shoot.

Note: This function is not available when the Still/Movie switch is set to MOVIE or when the shooting mode is [Intelligent Auto].

By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [Focus Area].

1. Go to MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area Limit].

2. Add check marks to the focus areas that you want to be available, and then select [OK].

Hint: When you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a custom key, the focus area changes every time you press the key. Limiting the selectable focus areas with this function makes selection faster.

This function selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF w/ Shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:
The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:
The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down.

You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied.

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired key, then assign the [AF On] function to the key.

2. Press the key to which you have assigned the [AF On] function.

Hint

When shooting a movie, you can perform auto-focusing by holding down the custom key to which [AF On] is assigned even in the manual focusing mode.

Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button.

Set [AF w/ Shutter] and [Pre-AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject.

This function locks the focus while the key to which the Focus Hold function has been assigned is pressed.

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → assign the [Focus Hold] function to the desired key.

2. Focus and press the key to which the [Focus Hold] function has been assigned.

The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Pre-AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

Note

[Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted.

During focusing operations, the screen may shake.

This setting determines whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is remaining still.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Priority Set in AF-S] → desired setting.

Menu item details

AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus.

Release: Prioritizes the shutter’s release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus.

Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release.

This setting determines whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when the continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Priority Set in AF-C] → desired setting.

Menu item details

AF: Prioritizes focusing.

Release: Prioritizes the shutter’s release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus.

Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release.

This function changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Aperture Drive in AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Focus Priority: Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize auto-focusing performance.

Standard: Uses the standard aperture drive system.

Silent Priority: Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize silence so that the sound from the aperture drive is quieter than in [Standard].

Note

When [Focus Priority] is selected, sound from the aperture drive may be audible, or the aperture effect may not be visible on the monitor. To avoid these phenomena, change the setting to [Standard].

When [Silent Priority] is selected, the focusing speed may become slower, and it may be more difficult to focus on a subject.

The effect may differ depending on the lens you use and the shooting conditions.

You can move the focus position and zoom position to preregistered positions using custom keys. You can register 5 focus position/zoom position combinations.

To register the focus position/zoom position

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → Assign [Preset Focus/Zoom 1] – [Preset Focus/Zoom 5] to the desired key.

To use the [Preset Focus/Zoom] function, you need to assign the [Preset Focus/Zoom] function to a custom key.

2. On the shooting screen, press and hold the key to which you have assigned [Preset Focus/Zoom]. The focus position and zoom position at the time that the key was pressed and held will be registered to the assigned number.

If you register information again to a number to which content has already been registered, the content will be overwritten.

To recall the focus position/zoom position

Press the key to which you have assigned [Preset Focus/Zoom] on the shooting screen to recall the registered focus position and zoom position.

To check the registered settings

You can check the registered focus position and zoom position by selecting MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Preset Focus/Zoom] → desired number.

If you add a check mark to [Recalls only zoom position.] on the [Preset Focus/Zoom] screen, only the zoom position and not the focus position will be recalled when you recall the number.

Note

You can register zoom positions only within the range of the optical zoom.

The focus position and zoom position cannot be recalled while the shutter button is pressed half way down.

To use the [Preset Focus/Zoom] function in the movie mode, set [AF Assist] to [On].

If a prime lens is attached, only the focus position will be registered.

If a zoom lens without power zoom is attached, you cannot register or recall the focus position/zoom position.

The focus position and zoom position cannot be recalled if the attached lens is different from the lens that was attached when you registered them.

Even if the model name is the same, if you attach a different individual lens, register the focus position/zoom position again.

You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than [Spot] under [Focus Area].

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [AF in Focus Mag.] → [On].

2. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier].

3. Magnify the image by pressing the center of the multi-selector, and then adjust the position by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. The magnification scale changes each time you press the center.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. The focus will be achieved at the plus mark (+) in the center of the screen.

5. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. The camera exits the magnified display after shooting.

Hint

Use of a tripod is recommended to accurately identify the location you want to magnify.

You can check the auto-focusing result by magnifying the displayed image. If you want to readjust the focus position, adjust the focus area on the magnified screen and then press the shutter button halfway down.

Note

If you enlarge an area at the edge of the screen, the camera may not be able to focus.

The exposure and white balance cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is being magnified.

[AF in Focus Mag.] is unavailable in the following situations:
– During movie shooting
– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF] and the shooting mode is set to other than P/A/S/M.
– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF] and [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting].
– When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately).

While the displayed image is being magnified, the following functions are unavailable:
– [Subject Recognition AF]
– [Pre-AF]
– [Subject Recog in AF]

This function enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Auto Magnifier in MF] → [On].

2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing the center of the control wheel.

Hint

You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnif. Time].

Note

You cannot use [Auto Magnifier in MF] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead.

[Auto Magnifier in MF] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead.

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without operating the focus ring.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier].

2. Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.

Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change.

You can set the initial magnification by selecting MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Initial Focus Mag.] or [Initial Focus Mag.].

3. Confirm the focus.

Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image.

When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. If [AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off], the [Focus Magnifier] function is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

When the shutter button is pressed halfway down while an image is magnified during auto-focusing, different functions are performed depending on the [AF in Focus Mag.] setting.
– When [AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [On]: Auto-focusing is performed again.
– When [AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off]: The [Focus Magnifier] function is canceled.

You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnif. Time].

To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation

When [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Focus], you can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor. Set in advance as follows:

[Touch Operation]: [On]

[Shooting Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings]:
– Set [Shooting Screen] to [On].
– Set [Touch Func. in Shooting] to [Touch Focus].

[Touch Panel/Pad]: Set properly for your use.

When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on while shooting with the monitor.

While shooting with the viewfinder, a frame is displayed in the center of the monitor by double-tapping and you can move the frame by dragging it. The image is magnified by pressing the center of the multi-selector.

Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [Auto Magnifier in MF] or [Focus Magnifier] function.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting.

Menu item details

2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds.

5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.

No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.

This sets the initial magnification scale for [Focus Magnifier] in the movie shooting mode.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen.

x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image.

This sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Full-frame shooting

x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen.

x5.5: Displays a 5.5-times enlarged image.

APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting

x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen.

x3.6: Displays a 3.6-times enlarged image.

When shooting a movie, areas that are in focus and areas that are out of focus are displayed so that you can visually distinguish them. Areas behind the in-focus region are indicated by dots in a cool color (A) and those in front of the in-focus region are indicated by dots in a warm color (B). Dots are not displayed in the in-focus range. Dots are not recorded in the actual movie.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Map] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Displays the focus map.

Off: Does not display the focus map.

Hint

The focus map can also be output to an external monitor. To output the focus map to an external monitor, set [HDMI Info. Display] to [On].

Note

[Focus Map] is unavailable in the following situations:

– When [Focus Magnifier] is activated

– While using the digital zoom function

– While streaming

– When using a lens that does not support phase detection AF

– When a Mount Adaptor is attached

– When the lens is not attached to the camera

This function enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus. When shooting a movie, you can also use the peaking function with auto focus.

1. MENU → AF/MF (Focus) → [Peaking Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details

Peaking Display: Sets whether to display peaking. ([On] / [Off])

Peaking Level: Sets the level of enhancement of in-focus areas. ([High] / [Mid] / [Low])

Peaking Color: Sets the color used to enhance in-focus areas. ([Red] / [Yellow] / [Blue] / [White])

Hint

[Peaking Display Select] is assigned to the right side of the control wheel in the default settings.

Note

Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens.

The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI.

Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting.

+ (over) side: Images become brighter.

– (under) side: Images become darker.

When [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Footer Icon Touch] is set to [On], you can change the exposure compensation values using touch operations.

You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV for still images and -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.

Note

You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto].

When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.

Hint

Only a value between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure compensation value outside this range, the image brightness on the screen will not be affected, but the value will be reflected in the recorded image.

A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. To display the histogram on the shooting screen or playback screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button repeatedly.

How to read the histogram

The histogram indicates darker values toward the left and brighter values toward the right. The vertical axis (A) represents the pixel count, and the horizontal axis (B) represents brightness.

The histogram changes depending on the exposure compensation.

A peak at the right or left end of the histogram indicates that the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, respectively. You cannot correct such defects using a computer after shooting. Perform exposure compensation before shooting as necessary.

Note

The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about the image displayed on the screen. The final result depends on the aperture value, etc.

The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the following cases:

– When the flash is used

– When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene

You can adjust the setting increment for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [Exposure step] → desired setting.

Menu item details

0.5EV / 0.3EV

This function adjusts the camera’s standard for the correct exposure value for each metering mode.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [Exposure Std. Adjust] → desired metering mode.

2. Select the desired value as the metering standard. You can set a value from -1 EV to +1 EV in 1/6 EV increments.

Metering Mode

The set standard value will be applied when you select the corresponding metering mode in MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [Metering Mode]. The available modes are Multi, Center, Spot, Entire Screen Average, and Highlight.

Note

The exposure compensation will not be affected when [Exposure Std. Adjust] is changed.

The exposure value will be locked according to the value set for [Spot] during using spot AEL.

The standard value for M.M (Metered Manual) will be changed according to the value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust].

The value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust] is recorded in Exif data separately from the exposure compensation value. The amount of exposure standard value will not be added to the exposure compensation value.

If you set [Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset.

By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [D-Range Optimizer] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off: Does not adjust brightness and gradation.

D-Range Optimizer: If you select [D-Range Optimizer: Auto], the camera will automatically adjust the brightness and gradation. To optimize the gradation of a recorded image by individual areas, select an optimization level from [D-Range Optimizer: Lv1] (weak) to [D-Range Optimizer: Lv5] (strong).

Note

In the following situations, [D-Range Optimizer] is fixed to [Off]:

– When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]

– When [Log Shooting] or [Log Shooting] is set to other than [Off]

When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.

This selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).

Spot: Measures only inside the metering circle. This mode is suitable for measuring light on a specified part of the entire screen. The size of the metering circle can be selected from [Spot: Standard] and [Spot: Large]. The position of the metering circle depends on the setting for [Spot Metering Point].

Entire Screen Avg.: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen. The exposure will be stable even if the composition or the position of the subject changes.

Highlight: Measures the brightness while emphasizing the highlighted area on the screen. This mode is suitable for shooting the subject while avoiding overexposure.

Hint

The spot metering point can be coordinated with the focus area by using [Focus Point Link].

When [Multi] is selected and [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is set to [On], the camera measures brightness based on detected faces.

When [Metering Mode] is set to [Highlight] and the [D-Range Optimizer] function is activated, the brightness and the contrast will be corrected automatically by dividing the image into small areas and analyzing the contrast of light and shadow. Make settings based on the shooting circumstances.

Note

[Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi] in the following shooting situations:

– [Intelligent Auto]

– When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom

In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen.

This function sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi].

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [Face Priority in Multi Metering] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: The camera measures brightness based on detected faces.

Off: The camera measures brightness using the [Multi] setting, without detecting faces.

Note

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is locked to [On].

When [Subject Recog in AF] under [Subject Recognition] is set to [On] and [Recognition Target] is set to an item other than [Human], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work.

This sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to specific parameters like [Spot: S/M/L/XL], [Expand Spot], or [Tracking: Spot].

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [Spot Metering Point] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Center: The spot metering position does not coordinate with the focus area, but always meters brightness at the center.

Focus Point Link: The spot metering position coordinates with the focus area.

Note

Even if the spot metering position is coordinated with the [Tracking] start position, it will not be coordinated with the tracking of the subject.

When [Focus Area] is set to the following parameters, the spot metering position is locked to the center: [Wide], [Zone], [Center Fix], [Tracking: Wide], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Center Fix].

This function registers the optical density of the ND filter attached to the lens. The registered value is displayed on the home screen.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ND Filter] → Register the appropriate value.

Menu item details

Available values: – / 0.3 / 0.6 / 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.1 / 2.4. If no ND filter is attached, set it to [-].

Relationship between optical density and transmittance

Hint

The [ND Filter] setting is configured manually, so it may not match the optical density of the ND filter actually attached.

The value registered in [ND Filter] can be used as metadata when editing movie clips in the desktop application Catalyst.

When the contrast between the subject and background is high, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure.

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired key, then assign [AEL toggle] to the key.

2. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.

3. Press the button to which [AEL toggle] is assigned. The exposure is locked, and an AE lock icon is displayed.

4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.

To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned again.

Hint

If you select the [AEL hold] function, you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the button. You cannot set the [AEL hold] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button].

Note

[AEL hold] and [AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom.

This function sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [AEL w/ Shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto: Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF]. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF], and the product determines that the subject is moving, or you shoot burst images, the fixed exposure is canceled.

On: Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off: Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode.

Note

When [AEL toggle] is assigned to any key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], operation using the key will be given priority over the [AEL w/ Shutter] settings.

Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. This function cannot be used when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Auto Slow Shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Uses Auto Slow Shutter. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations.

Off: Does not use Auto Slow Shutter. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur.

Note

[Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations:

– S (Shutter Priority)

– M (Manual Exposure)

– When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO]

– When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode] and the method for adjusting the shutter speed is set to [Manual]

– When [Log Shooting] under [Log Shooting Setting] is set to [Cine EI Quick] or [Cine EI]

This function sets a zebra pattern, which appears over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you have set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Zebra Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details

Zebra Display: Sets whether to display the zebra pattern. ([Off] / [On])

Zebra Level: Adjusts the brightness level of the zebra pattern. ([70] / [75] / [80] / [85] / [90] / [95] / [100] / [100+])

Hint

[Zebra Display Select] is assigned to the left side of the control wheel in the default settings.

You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra Level]. The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] respectively in the default settings.

To check the correct exposure, set a standard value and the range for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear on areas that fall within the range you set.

To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set.

Note

The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI.

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

1. ISO (ISO sensitivity) button → desired setting.

You can also select MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ISO].

You can change the value by 1/3 EV steps by turning the front dial as well as by turning the control wheel. You can change the value by 1 EV steps by turning the rear dial.

Menu item details

ISO AUTO: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

ISO 50 – ISO 204800: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity.

Hint

You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].

The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.

When shooting movies, ISO values between 100 and 102400 are available.

Note

[ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO] in [Intelligent Auto] mode.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to a value lower than ISO 100, the range for recordable subject brightness (dynamic range) may decrease.

When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range.

If you point the camera at an extremely strong light source while shooting images with a low ISO sensitivity, highlighted areas in the images may be recorded as black areas.

You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set manually.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ISO Range Limit] → [Minimum] or [Maximum], and select the desired values.

To set the range for [ISO AUTO]

If you want to adjust the range of ISO sensitivity that is automatically set in the [ISO AUTO] mode, select MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ISO] → [ISO AUTO], and then press the right side of the control wheel to select [ISO AUTO Maximum]/[ISO AUTO Minimum].

Note

ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ISO Range Limit].

If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is P (Program Auto) or A (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. This function is effective for shooting moving subjects.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ISO AUTO Min. SS] → desired setting.

Menu item details

SLOWER/SLOW: The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds slower than [Standard], so you can shoot images with less noise.

STD (Standard): The camera automatically sets the shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens.

FAST/FASTER: The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds faster than [Standard], so you can prevent camera shake and subject blurring.

1/8000 – 30″: The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set.

Note

If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], the shutter speed will be slower than the speed set in [ISO AUTO Min. SS].

This function corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [White Balance] → desired setting.

Menu item details

AWB Auto / AWBA Auto: Ambience / AWBW Auto: White / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor.: Warm White / Fluor.: Cool White / Fluor.: Day White / Fluor.: Daylight / Flash (still images only) / Underwater Auto: When you select a light source that illuminates the subject, the product adjusts the color tones to suit the selected light source (preset white balance). When you select [Auto], the product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones.

C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography.

Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment.

Note

[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in [Intelligent Auto] mode.

You cannot select [Auto] or [Underwater Auto] under [White Balance] in the following situation: When [Log Shooting] is set to [Cine EI Quick] or [Cine EI].

If you use a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp as a light source, the accurate white balance will not be obtained because of the characteristics of the light. It is recommended to shoot images using a flash or select [Custom 1] to [Custom 3].

Do not cover the visible light and IR sensor when [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. If you do so, the light source may be erroneously classified, and the white balance may be adjusted to an inappropriate color.

In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. You can register 3 settings.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [White Balance] → Select from among [Custom 1] to [Custom 3], and then press the right side of the control wheel.

2. Select SET (custom white balance set), and then press the center of the control wheel.

3. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the white-balance capture frame, and then press the center of the control wheel. After the shutter sound is heard and the message [Captured the custom WB data.] is displayed, the calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed.

You can adjust the position of the white-balance capture frame by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.

You can change the size of the white-balance capture frame by pressing the Fn (function) button.

4. Press the center of the control wheel. The calibrated values will be registered. The registered custom white balance setting will remain memorized until overwritten by another setting.

Note

The message [Capturing of the custom WB failed.] indicates that the value is in the unexpected range, for example when the subject is too vivid. You can register the setting at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again. When an error value is set, the custom white balance indicator turns orange on the recording information display.

If you use a flash when capturing a basic white color, the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash. Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash.

You can change the size of the white-balance capture frame used when setting the custom white balance.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [WB Capt. Frame Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Large/Medium/Small

Hint

You can also change the size of the capture frame by pressing the Fn (function) button on the setting screen for the custom white balance under [White Balance].

This selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [White Balance] is set to [Auto].

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Standard: Shoots with standard auto white balance. The camera automatically adjusts the color tones.

Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere.

White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low.

You can set whether or not to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed when [White Balance] is set to [Auto] or [Underwater Auto]. This function prevents unintentional changes to the white balance during continuous shooting or when shooting with the shutter button pressed halfway down.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Shutter AWB Lock] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Shutter Half Press: Locks the white balance while the shutter button is pressed halfway down, even in the auto white balance mode. The white balance is also locked during continuous shooting.

Cont. Shooting: Locks the white balance to the setting in the first shot during continuous shooting, even in the auto white balance mode.

Off: Operates with the normal auto white balance.

About [AWB Lock Hold] and [AWB Lock Toggle]

You can also lock the white balance in the auto white balance mode by assigning [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key. If you press the assigned key during shooting, the white balance will be locked. The [AWB Lock Hold] function locks the white balance by stopping the automatic white balance adjustment while the button is pressed. The [AWB Lock Toggle] function locks the white balance by stopping the automatic white balance adjustment after the button is pressed once. When you press the button again, the AWB lock is released.

If you want to lock the white balance while recording a movie in the auto white-balance mode, also assign [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key.

This sets the speed at which the white balance switches during movie recording, such as when the setting for [White Balance] or [Priority Set in AWB] is changed.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Shockless WB] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off: The white balance will switch immediately if you change the white balance setting during movie recording.

1 (Fast)/2/3 (Slow): You can select the speed at which the white balance switches during movie shooting in order to make the white balance of the movie change more smoothly. The speed settings in the order of fastest to slowest are [1 (Fast)], [2], and [3 (Slow)].

Note

This function does not affect the speed at which the white balance changes when [White Balance] is set to [Auto] or [Underwater Auto].

Even if a setting other than [Off] is selected, the following will be immediately applied to the movie regardless of the speed setting:

– Fine adjustments to the color tones

– Changes to the color temperature using [C.Temp./Filter]

Log shooting for movies can be divided into three methods: “Flexible ISO,” “Cine EI,” and “Cine EI Quick.” The differences between normal movie shooting and each Log shooting mode are as follows.

Even when shooting still images, you can use the [Flexible ISO] mode to shoot with the intention of color grading in post-production.

Configure the settings for recording movies in Log mode.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Log Shooting Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Log Shooting: Switches the recording mode during Log shooting. (Off / Flexible ISO / Cine EI Quick / Cine EI)

Color Gamut: Sets the color gamut. ( S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 / S-Gamut3/S-Log3 )

Embed LUT File: Sets whether to embed LUT files in recorded data. (On / Off)

[Log Shooting] mode details

Flexible ISO: A shooting mode that allows you to record S-Log material by adjusting the exposure settings including ISO sensitivity according to the shooting scene.

Cine EI Quick: A shooting mode in which movies are recorded using a Base ISO, but the Base ISO switches automatically according to the adjusted EI value.

Cine EI: A shooting mode that allows you to shoot with two Base ISO settings that can express clear images with the maximum dynamic range and suppressed noise.

Note

[Embed LUT File] is locked to [Off] when using SDHC cards.

When [Log Shooting] is set to an item other than [Off], this may cause an error in the white balance custom setup. In such a case, temporarily set [Log Shooting] to [Off], perform the custom setup, and then reset [Log Shooting] to the desired setting.

Selects which LUT to apply to movies. You can choose the LUT from among three presets and 16 LUTs that you can register.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Select LUT] → desired setting.

Menu item details

S-Log3: Emphasizes the expression of gradations from shadow to mid-tone. The tone of the images is similar to the characteristics of images that have been scanned from film for shooting.

s709: Selects the s709 LUT for color tones similar to the film color preferred in movie and drama productions.

709(800%): Selects the R709 LUT for contrast in color tones with true-to-life color reproduction.

User1–User16: Selects registered LUTs. LUTs can be edited and registered by selecting User1–User16, and pressing the right side of the control wheel to open the setting detail screen.

You can register LUTs as User1–User16 on the camera. Also, you can change the settings for the registered LUT files.

Registering a LUT

1. Save the LUT file you want to register on a memory card.

Save the file to the following path:
For SD cards: /Private/Sony/PRO/LUT
For CFexpress Type A memory cards: /Sony/PRO/LUT

File format: CUBE file (.cube) for a 17-point or 33-point

File name: 63 alphanumeric characters (single-byte code) or less including “.cube”

2. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Manage User LUTs] → [Import/Edit].

3. Select the user LUT area (User1–User16) in which to register the data.

4. Select the memory card on which the LUT file is stored.

5. Select the file you want to register and select [OK].

Editing a LUT

The following edits can be made to a user LUT area.

Input: Selects either [S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3] or [S-Gamut3/S-Log3].

AE Level Offset: Sets the compensation value for the AE tracking level when using this LUT. (0EV, 1/3EV, 2/3EV, 1EV, 4/3EV, 5/3EV, 2EV).

Import: Registers a LUT file to the selected User number.

Delete: Deletes the LUT file registered to the selected User number.

To delete LUTs in bulk

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Manage User LUTs] → [Delete All].

All of the LUTs registered to User1–User16 are deleted.

Note

When using SDHC cards, filenames for registering LUT files are displayed in the 8.3 format.

This sets the ISO sensitivity (Base ISO) on which Cine EI mode shooting is based. You can select from two Base ISO values, one with a low sensitivity and one with a high sensitivity. By selecting the Base ISO according to the shooting environment, you can shoot while maintaining a balance in latitude of highlights and shadows.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Base ISO] → desired setting.

Menu item details

ISO 800: Sets the base ISO sensitivity to ISO 800.

ISO 4000: Sets the base ISO sensitivity to ISO 4000.

This sets the EI (Exposure Index) value at which the Base ISO switches between low sensitivity and high sensitivity when [Log Shooting] is set to [Cine EI Quick].

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Base ISO Switch EI] → desired value.

Menu item details

1000EI to 4000EI

This sets the EI (Exposure Index) value that is reflected on the monitor when [Display LUT] is set to [On]. In the Cine EI and Cine EI Quick modes, the brightness of the movie is adjusted according to the EI value, enabling you to check the results of post-production exposure sensitivity adjustments while shooting. The EI value can be set within the range of ±2EV from the value equal to the Base ISO.

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Exposure Index] → desired setting.

Menu item details

When the Base ISO is ISO 800:
200EI–3200EI

When the Base ISO is ISO 4000:
1000EI–16000EI

The monitor can display images with the LUT reflected during movie shooting and playback for a preview of the image after color grading.

1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Display LUT] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Displays images with the LUT reflected during movie shooting and playback.

Off: Does not display images with the LUT reflected during movie shooting and playback.

Hint

If you assign [Display LUT Switch] to [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can switch [Display LUT] on and off simply by pressing a button.

Configures the settings for shooting still images in the Log mode.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Log Shooting Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Log Shooting: Switches the recording mode during Log shooting. With [Flexible ISO], you can record S-Log material with the exposure set by adjusting the ISO according to the shooting scene. (Off / Flexible ISO)

Color Gamut: Sets the color gamut. ( S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 / S-Gamut3/S-Log3 )

Hint

If you want more freedom in post-editing or want to match the colors of 4:2:2 10-bit movies, we recommend recording in the HEIF (4:2:2) format by setting [JPEG/HEIF Switch].

Note

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Log Shooting] is not available.

When [Log Shooting] is set to [Flexible ISO], the following functions are not available: HLG Still Image, Picture Profile, Creative Look.

When [Log Shooting] is set to [Flexible ISO], this may cause an error in the white balance custom setup. In such a case, temporarily set [Log Shooting] to [Off], perform the custom setup, and then reset [Log Shooting] to [Flexible ISO].

“Look” is a term referring to the looks and impressions of images generated by various factors, such as color, sharpness, brightness, etc. With [Creative Look], you can choose the finish of an image by selecting a preferred look from among preinstalled looks. In addition, you can fine-tune the contrast, highlights, shadows, fade, saturation, sharpness, sharpness range, and clarity for each “Look.”

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Creative Look].

2. Select the desired “Look” or [Custom Look] using the top/bottom of the control wheel.

3. To adjust Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Fade, Saturation, Sharpness, Sharpness Range, and Clarity, move to the right using the right side of the control wheel. Select the desired item using the right/left sides, and then select the value using the top/bottom sides.

4. When selecting [Custom Look], move to the right using the right side of the control wheel, and then select the desired “Look.”

Menu item details

ST(Standard): Standard finish for a wide range of subjects and scenes.

PT(Portrait): For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits.

NT(Neutral): The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer.

VV(Vivid): The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.

VV2(Vivid 2): Creates an image with bright and vivid colors with rich clarity.

FL(Film): Creates an image with a moody finish by applying sharp contrast to the calm coloring as well as the impressive sky and colors of the greens.

IN(Instant): Creates an image with matte textures by suppressing the contrast and saturation.

SH(Soft Highkey): Creates an image with bright, transparent, soft, and vivid mood.

BW(Black & White): For shooting images in black and white monotone.

SE(Sepia): For shooting images in sepia monotone.

To reset adjusted values for each “Look”

Adjusted values such as contrast that you have changed as desired can be collectively reset for each “Look.” Press the (delete) button on the adjustment screen for the “Look” that you want to reset. All adjusted values that have been changed will return to their default values.

This function allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. Although [Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, the function is designed mainly for movies.

Customizing the picture profile

1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Picture Profile] → the profile you want to change.

2. Move to the item index screen by pressing the right side of the control wheel.

3. Select the item to change using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel.

4. Select the desired value using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel and press in the center.

Using the preset of the picture profile

The default settings [PP1] through [PP11] for movies have been set in advance. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Picture Profile] → desired setting.

PP1: Example setting using [Movie] gamma.

PP2: Example setting using [Still] gamma.

PP3: Example setting of natural color tone using the [ITU709] gamma.

PP4: Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard.

PP5: Example setting using [Cine1] gamma.

PP6: Example setting using [Cine2] gamma.

PP10: Example setting for recording HDR movies using [HLG2] gamma.

PP11: Example setting using [S-Cinetone] gamma.

PPLUT1–PPLUT4 (only when shooting movies): Shoots and records movies with the user LUT applied.

Items of the picture profile

Black Level: Sets the black level. (-15 to +15)

Gamma: Selects a gamma curve (e.g., Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3).

Black Gamma: Corrects gamma in low intensity areas. (Range: Wide/Middle/Narrow, Level: -7 to +7)

Knee: Sets knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure.

Color Mode: Sets type and level of colors (e.g., Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cinema, ITU709 Matrix, Black & White, S-Gamut3.Cine, BT.2020).

Saturation: Sets the color saturation. (-32 to +32)

Color Phase: Sets the color phase. (-7 to +7)

Color Depth: Sets the color depth for each color phase (R, G, B, C, M, Y). (-7 to +7)

Detail: Sets items for [Detail] (e.g., Level, V/H Balance, B/W Balance, Limit, Crispening, Hi-Light Detail).

To copy the settings to another picture profile number: MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Picture Profile] → desired setting → [Copy].

To reset the picture profile to the default setting: MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [Picture Profile] → desired setting → [Reset].

Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Single Shooting: Shoots one image when you press the shutter button.

Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.

Self-timer(Single): Shoots an image after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.

Self-timer(Cont): Shoots a designated number of images after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.

Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of exposure.

Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degrees of exposure.

Focus Bracket: Shoots multiple images while shifting the focus position.

WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter.

DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.

This mode shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting].

Menu item details

Continuous Shooting: Hi+ / Continuous Shooting: Hi / Continuous Shooting: Mid / Continuous Shooting: Lo

Number of still images recordable with continuous shooting

The following table shows estimated numbers of recordable still images with [Drive Mode] set to [Continuous Shooting: Hi+]. The numbers may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. (Image Size: [L: 33M])

* When [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] is set to [Fine].

Hint

To continuously adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting, set as follows:

– [Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF]

– [AEL w/ Shutter]: [Off] or [Auto]

Note

When the aperture value is greater than F22, the focus becomes locked to the setting in the first shot during continuous shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi], or [Continuous Shooting: Mid].

The subject is not displayed in real-time on the monitor or viewfinder when shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode.

The speed of continuous shooting decreases when shooting in uncompressed RAW or lossless compressed RAW.

The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash.

When performing continuous shooting or interval shooting, you can automatically set a rating (ranking) for the first shot or automatically insert a divider frame before the first shot.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [Selection/Memo Shot] → [Top Image] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Off: When taking continuous shots, divider frames are not inserted, and a rating is not set for the first image.

Divider Frame: When taking continuous shots, a divider frame is inserted before the first image.

Rating (★) – Rating (★★★★★): When taking continuous shots, a rating is set for the first image automatically.

This function shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Single)].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. A beep will sound, and a picture will be taken after the designated number of seconds have elapsed.

Menu item details

Self-timer(Single): 10 sec

Self-timer(Single): 5 sec

Self-timer(Single): 2 sec

Hint

Press the shutter button again to stop the count of the self-timer.

Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Single Shooting] to cancel the self-timer.

Set [Audio Signal(Shooting)] to [Off] to turn off the beeping sound during the self-timer countdown.

This function shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. A beep sounds and pictures are taken after the designated number of seconds has elapsed. The designated number of pictures are taken continuously.

Menu item details

Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.

Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.

Self-timer(Cont.): 5 Sec. 3 Img.

Self-timer(Cont.): 5 Sec. 5 Img.

Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 3 Img.

Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img.

Hint

Press the shutter button again to stop the count of the self-timer.

Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Single Shooting] to cancel the self-timer.

This function shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket].

2. Using the control wheel, select the desired exposure value and the number of images you want to shoot.

When setting to record two images, you can select whether to adjust the exposure to the + (over) or – (under) side.

The [Bracket Settings] menu can be displayed with the right side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Keep pressing and holding the shutter button until bracket shooting is finished.

Menu item details

Exposure Value: Sets the amount by which the exposure value is adjusted during bracketing shooting.

Number of Shots: Sets the number of images to shoot during bracketing shooting.

Note

When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.

When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto], or when [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off].

When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image.

Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket].

2. Using the control wheel, select the desired exposure value and the number of images you want to shoot. When setting to record two images, you can select whether to adjust the exposure to the + (over) or – (under) side. The [Bracket Settings] menu can be displayed with the right side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Press the shutter button for each image.

Menu item details

Exposure Value: Sets the amount by which the exposure value is adjusted during bracketing shooting.

Number of Shots: Sets the number of images to shoot during bracketing shooting.

Note

When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.

When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

Bracket shooting is unavailable in [Intelligent Auto] mode or when [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off].

Viewfinder

For ambient light bracketing (e.g., 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps), the exposure compensation scale will show markers indicating the range of the bracket.

Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram)

For ambient light bracketing, the indicator is similar to the viewfinder display.

For flash bracketing (e.g., 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps with flash compensation at -1.0 EV), a separate flash compensation scale will be shown with markers for the bracket range.

Monitor (For viewfinder)

For ambient light bracketing, there is an upper indicator showing the exposure compensation scale with bracket markers.

For flash bracketing, there is a lower indicator showing the flash compensation scale with bracket markers.

Hint

During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator.

When you start single bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images.

This function performs continuous shooting automatically while shifting the focus position. It can be used to shoot images for focus stacking or to select the optimum focus position from multiple images.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [Focus Bracket].

2. Press the right side of the control wheel and set [Step Width] and [Number of Shots].

Step Width: Selects the degree to which the focus is shifted (1 to 10). The higher the number, the more the focus will shift.

Number of Shots: Sets the number of shots taken (2 to 299).

3. Point the cursor at the ones place of the number of shots and press the right side of the control wheel to open [Focus Bracket Settings]. Then select [Focus Bracket Order].

[0→+]: Shifts the focus from the current focus position toward infinity.

[0→-→+]: Takes three images in the order of the current focus position, front focus, and rear focus. The number of shots set in Step 2 becomes invalid.

4. Press down the shutter button to shoot.

Hint

The [Step Width] value is a relative value, and the focus interval varies depending on shooting conditions. It is recommended that you take a test shot to find the appropriate focus width.

[Shooting Interval], [Exposure Smoothing], and [Focus Brckt Saving Dest] can be set from [Bracket Settings].

Note

If the camera or lens moves while shooting with the focus bracket, focus stacking may not be successful. Use a tripod when shooting for focus stacking.

This function shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Menu item details

White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance (within the range of 10MK-1).

White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK-1).

* MK-1 is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as “mired.”

You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Menu item details

DRO Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 2, and Lv 3).

DRO Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5).

Sets self-timer shooting, the shooting order for the exposure bracket / white balance bracket, and the shooting method for the focus bracket in the bracket shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Selftimer during Bracket: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting and the countdown time. (Off/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec)

Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+ / -→0→+)

Focus Bracket Order: Sets the shooting order for the focus bracket. ([0→+]/[0→-→+])

Exposure Smoothing: Sets whether to automatically adjust the exposure while shooting with the focus bracket. ([On]/[Off])

Shooting Interval: Sets the shooting interval when shooting with the focus bracket. ([Shortest]/[1 Sec] to [30 Sec])

Focus Brckt Saving Dest: Sets the save destination folder for still images taken with the focus bracket. ([Current Folder]/[New Folder])

Note

When [0→-→+] is selected for [Focus Bracket Order], the number of shots taken with the focus bracket is fixed at three.

You can start shooting with the self-timer when recording a movie.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [Self-timer] → [On]. The [Self-timer] setting screen will be displayed.

2. Select [On] using the control wheel and set the desired countdown time.

Rec Start delay: Sets the count time until the start of movie recording. (3 s/5 s/10 s)

Repetition: Sets whether to repeat the movie self-timer. (Repeat/Only Once)

3. Adjust the focus and press the REC (Recording) button. A countdown will appear, a beep will sound, and recording will start. Press the REC button again to end recording.

Menu item details

On: Uses the movie self-timer function.

Off: Does not use the movie self-timer function.

Note

If you press the REC button in the still image shooting mode to start movie recording, [Self-timer] will not work.

You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a time-lapse movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using computer software.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func.] → [Interval Shooting] → [On].

2. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func.] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting.

3. Press the shutter button. When the time set for [Shooting Start Time] has elapsed, shooting will start.

Menu item details

Interval Shooting: Sets whether to perform interval shooting. ([Off]/[On])

Shooting Start Time: Sets the time from when you press the shutter button to when interval shooting starts. (1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds)

Shooting Interval: Sets the shooting interval (time from when one exposure starts to when the exposure for the next shot starts). (1 second to 60 seconds)

Number of Shots: Sets the number of shots for interval shooting. (1 shot to 9 999 shots)

AE Tracking Sensitivity: Sets the tracking sensitivity of the auto exposure against the change in luminance during interval shooting. ([High]/[Mid]/[Low])

Shutter Type in Interval: Sets the shutter type during interval shooting. ([Mechanical Shutter]/[Electronic Shutter])

Shoot Interval Priority: Sets whether or not to prioritize the shooting interval when the exposure mode is [Program Auto] or [Aperture Priority] and the shutter speed becomes longer than the time set for [Shooting Interval]. ([Off]/[On])

Note

You may not be able to record the set number of images depending on the remaining battery level and free space. Supply power via USB while shooting, and use a memory card with sufficient space.

When the shooting interval is short, the camera may get hot easily.

During interval shooting, you cannot operate the dedicated shooting setting screen or MENU screen.

Interval shooting is unavailable when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto].

This function switches the file format (JPEG / HEIF) of the still image to be recorded.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [JPEG/HEIF Switch] → desired setting.

Menu item details

JPEG: Performs digital processing on the RAW file and records it in the JPEG format. This setting gives priority to compatibility.

HEIF(4:2:0): Performs digital processing on the RAW file and records it in the HEIF (4:2:0) format. This setting gives priority to image quality and compression efficiency.

HEIF(4:2:2): Performs digital processing on the RAW file and records it in the HEIF (4:2:2) format. This setting gives priority to image quality.

Hint

The HEIF format allows you to record images with rich 10-bit gradation expression. Also, by setting [HEIF(4:2:2)], you can record with 4:2:2 color sampling, which has better color reproduction.

Note

HEIF image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format.

When recording in the HEIF format with [HLG Still Image] set to [Off], the color space is recorded in sRGB. When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], it is recorded in the BT.2100 color space (BT.2020 color gamut).

This sets the file format for still images.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [File Format] → desired setting.

Menu item details

RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes.

RAW & JPEG/RAW & HEIF: A RAW image and a JPEG or HEIF image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG or HEIF for viewing, and a RAW for editing.

JPEG/HEIF: The image is recorded in the JPEG or HEIF format.

About RAW images

To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Imaging Edge Desktop is needed. With Imaging Edge Desktop, you can convert it into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance, saturation or contrast of the image.

RAW images recorded with this camera have a resolution of 14 bits per pixel. However, resolution is limited to 12 bits in the following shooting modes: [Cont. Shooting] when [RAW File Type] is set to [Compressed].

You can set the compression method for RAW images using [RAW File Type].

Note

If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG or HEIF format.

An environment supporting the HEIF format is required to play back HEIF images.

This selects the file type for RAW images.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [RAW File Type] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format. The file size will be larger than other RAW formats.

Lossless Comp (L)/Lossless Comp (M)/Lossless Comp (S): Records images with a lossless compression method that causes no deterioration in image quality and has a high compression rate. The file size is smaller than when [Uncompressed] is selected. You can select L/M/S as the image size.

Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. The file size of the image will be approximately half of that with [Uncompressed].

Hint

The aspect ratio for RAW images is always 3:2. JPEG/HEIF images are recorded with the aspect ratio set in [Aspect Ratio] when RAW images and JPEG/HEIF images are recorded at the same time.

Note

You cannot record RAW images with different formats to Slot 1 and Slot 2. Even when [Recording Media] is set to [Sort Recording], each slot has the same setting for [RAW File Type].

Selects the image quality when recording JPEG or HEIF images.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Extra fine/Fine/Standard/Light: Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard] to [Light], the file size decreases in that same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower.

The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2

L: 33M (7008×4672 pixels), M: 14M (4608×3072 pixels), S: 8.2M (3504×2336 pixels)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 4:3

L: 29M (6224×4672 pixels), M: 13M (4096×3072 pixels), S: 7.3M (3120×2336 pixels)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9

L: 28M (7008×3944 pixels), M: 12M (4608×2592 pixels), S: 6.9M (3504×1968 pixels)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 1:1

L: 22M (4672×4672 pixels), M: 9.4M (3072×3072 pixels), S: 5.5M (2336×2336 pixels)

Note

The L size cannot be selected when shooting in the APS-C size. If you shoot in the APS-C size while the L size is selected, the image size will switch to the M size temporarily.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.

Menu item details

3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film

4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3.

16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9.

1:1: The aspect ratio is 1:1.

By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut compatible with BT.2020.

[HLG Still Image] can only be set when shooting in the HEIF format. Set [JPEG/HEIF Switch] to [HEIF(4:2:0)] or [HEIF(4:2:2)], and [File Format] under [Image Quality Settings] to [HEIF] beforehand.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [HLG Still Image] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Shoots HLG still images.

Off: Shoots normal still images.

Hint

You can reproduce a wider range of brightness by playing back HLG still images on an HLG-compatible TV or monitor.

Note

[HLG Still Image] is fixed to [Off] in several situations, including when using JPEG format, RAW format, shooting modes other than P/A/S/M, or when [Log Shooting] is set to [Flexible ISO].

When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], functions like [D-Range Optimizer], [Creative Look], and [Picture Profile] are not available.

The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Color Space] → desired setting.

Menu item details

sRGB: This is the standard 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 color space 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 recorded image starts with “_.”

Note

The [Color Space] setting is invalid when shooting images in the HEIF format. If [HLG Still Image] is set to [Off], images will be recorded with the sRGB color space. When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], it is recorded in the BT.2100 color space (BT.2020 color gamut).

[AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB.

This function selects the movie file format.

1. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [File Format] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Intra/Long GOP is a movie compression format. Intra compresses the movie by frame, and Long GOP compresses multiple frames. Intra compression has better response and flexibility when editing, but Long GOP compression has better compression efficiency.

Note

To play back XAVC HS 4K movies on a smartphone or computer, you need a device or software with high processing capability that supports the HEVC codec.

If an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the edges of the screen may appear dark. When recording 4K movies with this camera, we recommend using a lens compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format.

[APS-C S35 Shooting] is locked to [On] when shooting movies in 4K 59.94p/50p.

You can set the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. for your movie recordings.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Movie Settings] → [Record Setting] → desired setting.

Example of setting values: 200M 4:2:2 10bit

(A) Bit rate

(B) Color sampling

(C) Bit depth

About the settings:

• The higher the bit rate, the higher the image quality.

• Color sampling (4:2:2, 4:2:0) is the recording ratio of color information. The more uniform this ratio is, the better the color reproducibility, and it is possible to remove colors neatly even when compositing using a green screen.

• Bit depth represents the gradation of luminance information. When the bit depth is 8 bits, 256 levels of gradation can be obtained. When the bit depth is 10 bits, 1024 levels of gradation can be obtained. A larger value enables smoother expression from dark to bright areas.

• [4:2:2 10 bit] is a setting that assumes that the recorded movie will be edited on a computer. The playback environment for [4:2:2 10 bit] is limited.

Menu item details

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I 4K]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I HD]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I DCI 4K]

* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

You can record slow-motion/quick-motion movies by setting the shooting frame rate and the recording frame rate to different rates. The playback speed is determined by the combination of these settings. To set this:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [FPS]→ desired settings.

Menu item details

Fixed/Variable Select: Selects whether to record normal-speed movies or slow-motion/quick-motion movies. (Fixed / Variable)
If you select [Variable], the movie will be in slow motion or quick motion, and no audio will be recorded.

FPS Select: When [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable], use [FPS Select] to set the frame rate during shooting. This determines the playback speed of slow-motion/quick-motion movies.
When the shooting frame rate is higher than the recording frame rate, the movie will be in slow motion, and when it is lower, the movie will be in quick motion.

Slow-motion/quick-motion movie playback speed

When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC

When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to PAL

• [120fps]/[100fps] cannot be selected when [File Format] is set to the following items:
– XAVC HS 4K
– XAVC S 4K
– XAVC S-I 4K
– XAVC S-I DCI 4K

You can select the frame rates listed below only when [File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I DCI 4K].

Note

• In slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the actual shooting time differs from the time recorded in the movie. The recordable time displayed toward the top of the monitor shows the remaining recording time for the movie, not the remaining recording time on the memory card.

• In slow-motion recording, the shutter speed becomes faster and you may not be able to obtain the proper exposure. If this happens, decrease the aperture value or set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.

• During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available:
– [Time Code Run]
– [Time Code Output]

You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a main movie. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Px Proxy Settings] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting.

Menu item details

Px Proxy Recording: Selects whether to simultaneously record proxy movies. ([On] / [Off])

Px Proxy File Format: Selects the recording format of the proxy movie. ([XAVC HS HD] / [XAVC S HD])

Px Proxy Rec. Settings: Selects the bit rate, color sampling and bit depth of the proxy movie. ([16M 4:2:0 10bit] / [9M 4:2:0 10bit] / [6M 4:2:0 8bit])

Selectable proxy recording settings

Hint
Proxy movies are not displayed on the playback screen (single-image playback screen or image index screen). A “Px” (proxy) icon is displayed over movies for which a proxy movie was simultaneously recorded.

Note

• Proxy movies cannot be played back on this camera.

• Proxy recording is not available in the following situations:
– [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [119.88p]/[100p] or [24.00p]
– The frame rate is set to [120fps]/[100fps]

• Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies.

• Movies cannot be edited on this camera.

This setting determines whether to record with the angle of view of APS-C for still images and with an angle of view equivalent to Super 35mm for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [APS-C S35 Shooting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size. When [On] is selected, the angle of view becomes approximately 1.5 times the focal length indicated on the lens.

Auto: Automatically sets the capture range according to the lens.

Off: Always captures 35mm full-frame image sensor pictures.

Note

• When you attach an APS-C-compatible lens and set [APS-C S35 Shooting] to [Off], you may not achieve optimal shooting results. For example, the edges of the image may become darker.

• When [APS-C S35 Shooting] is set to [On], the angle of view is the same as when shooting with an APS-C-size image sensor.

• [APS-C S35 Shooting] is locked to [On] when shooting movies in 4K 59.94p/50p.

The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [APS-C S35 Shooting] and the attached lens. The angle of view is also different for still image shooting and movie shooting.

Angle of view equivalent to full frame

This includes:
(A) When shooting still images
(B) When recording movies (with [RAW Output] under [HDMI Output Settings] set to [Off])
(C) When recording movies (with [RAW Output] under [HDMI Output Settings] set to [On])

The camera shoots with an angle of view equivalent to full frame in the following situations:

• [APS-C S35 Shooting] is set to [Auto], and a full frame shooting-compatible lens is attached.

• [APS-C S35 Shooting] is set to [Off].

Angle of view equivalent to APS-C size/Super 35mm

This includes:
(A) When shooting still images
(B) When recording movies

The camera shoots with an angle of view equivalent to the APS-C size or Super 35mm in the following situations. The angle of view becomes approx. 1.5 times the focal length indicated on the lens.

• [APS-C S35 Shooting] is set to [Auto], and an APS-C-format dedicated lens is attached.

• [APS-C S35 Shooting] is set to [On].

Note: The angle of view becomes APS-C-size/Super35mm equivalent when shooting movies in 4K 59.94p/50p.

You can set whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Activates touch operations.

Off: Deactivates touch operations.

Touch operations on the monitor are referred to as “touch panel operations,” and touch operations when shooting with the viewfinder are referred to as “touch pad operations.” You can select whether to activate touch panel operations or touch pad operations.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel/Pad] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Both Valid: Activates both touch panel operations on the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder.

Touch Panel Only: Activates only touch panel operations on the monitor.

Touch Pad Only: Activates only touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder.

You can adjust settings related to touch panel operations on the monitor.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Shooting Screen:

• Shooting Screen: Sets whether to enable touch operations on the shooting screen. ([On] / [Off])

• Footer Icon Touch: Sets whether to enable touch operations for the footer icons at the bottom of the shooting standby screen. ([On] / [Off])

• Swipe Right: Sets the operation when swiping right on the shooting standby screen. ([Icon Display: Left] / [Icon Display: L&R] / [Off])

• Swipe Left: Sets the operation when swiping left on the shooting standby screen. ([Icon Display: Right] / [Icon Display: L&R] / [Off])

• Swipe Up: Sets the operation when swiping up on the shooting standby screen. ([Open the Fn Menu] / [Off])

• Swipe Down: Sets the operation when swiping down on the shooting standby screen. ([Open Home Screen] / [Off])

• Touch Func. in Shooting: Sets the operation when touching on a subject on the shooting screen. ([Touch Focus] / [Touch Tracking] / [Touch Shutter] / [Touch AE] / [Off])

• Icon When Monitor Flipped: Sets whether to flip the positions of the touch function icons on the left and right in accordance with the monitor when the monitor is flipped. ([Flip] / [Do Not Flip])

Playback Screen: Sets whether to enable touch operations on the playback screen. ([On] / [Off])

Menu Screen: Sets whether to enable touch operations on the menu screen. ([On] / [Off])

Hint
You can select whether to simultaneously perform [Touch AE] by pressing the left/right sides of the control wheel when [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Focus] / [Touch Tracking] / [Touch Shutter]. When you perform [Touch AE], you can fine-tune the brightness by sliding the brightness adjustment bar that appears after touching.

Note

• Regardless of the settings for [Touch Panel Settings], the touch operations during shooting are disabled in the following situations:
– when [Touch Operation] is set to [Off]
– when [Touch Panel/Pad] is set to [Touch Pad Only]

• You cannot fine-tune the brightness using the brightness adjustment bar when [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Shutter+AE].

You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Operation in Vertical Orientation: Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting. You can prevent erroneous operations during vertically oriented shooting caused by your nose, etc. touching the monitor.

Touch Position Mode: Sets whether to move the focusing frame to the position touched on the screen ([Absolute Position]), or move the focusing frame to the desired position based on the direction of dragging and the amount of movement ([Relative Position]).

Operation Area: Sets the area to be used for touch pad operations. Restricting the operational area can prevent erroneous operations caused by your nose, etc. touching the monitor.

About Touch Positioning Mode

Selecting [Absolute Position] lets you move the focusing frame to a distant position more quickly because you can directly specify the position of the focusing frame with touch operations.

Selecting [Relative Position] lets you operate the touch pad from wherever is easiest, without having to move your finger over a wide area.

Hint: In touch pad operations when [Touch Position Mode] is set to [Absolute Position], the area set in [Operation Area] is treated as the entire screen.

[Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance:

• [Touch Operation]: [On]

• [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Shooting Screen]: [On]

This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to one of following parameters. However, the function may not be available depending on the setting for [Focus Area Limit].

• [Wide]

• [Zone]

• [Center Fix]

• [Tracking: Wide]

• [Tracking: Zone]

• [Tracking: Center Fix]

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Touch Func. in Shooting] → [Touch Focus].

Specifying the position where you want to focus in the still image mode

When performing auto-focusing, you can specify the position where you want to focus using touch operations. After touching the monitor and specifying a position, press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

1. Touch the monitor.

• When shooting with the monitor, touch the position where you want to focus.

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you can move the position of the focus by touching and dragging on the monitor while looking through the viewfinder.

• To cancel focusing with touch operations, touch the (Touch focus release) icon or press the center of the control wheel if shooting with the monitor, and press the center of the control wheel if shooting with the viewfinder.

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot images.

Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode

The camera will focus on the touched subject.

1. Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or during recording.

• When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus, and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring (spot focus). Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder.

• To cancel spot focus, touch the (Touch focus release) icon or press the center of the control wheel.

• When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus], the focus mode temporarily switches to [Continuous AF]. When the touched area is in focus, the focus mode returns to manual focus.

Hint

• If you set [Touch Func. in Shooting] to [Touch Focus+AE], the brightness will be set according to the subject you touched. This will also allow you to fine-tune the brightness by sliding the brightness adjustment bar that appears after touching.

• In addition to the touch focus function, touch operations such as the following are also available.
– The focusing frame for [Spot]/[Expand Spot]/[Custom] can be moved by dragging.
– When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode, the focus magnifier can be used by double-tapping the monitor.

Note

The touch focus function is not available in the following situations:

– When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode

– When using the digital zoom in the still image shooting mode

– When using the LA-EA4

You can use touch operations to select a subject you want to track in the still image shooting mode and movie recording mode. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance:

• [Touch Operation]: [On]

• [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Shooting Screen]: [On]

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Touch Func. in Shooting] → [Touch Tracking].

2. Touch the subject that you want to track on the monitor.

Tracking will start.

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you can use the touch pad to select a subject you want to track.

Hint

• To cancel tracking, touch the (Tracking release) icon or press the center of the control wheel.

• If you set [Touch Func. in Shooting] to [TouchTracking+AE], the brightness will be set according to the subject you touched. This will also allow you to fine-tune the brightness by sliding the brightness adjustment bar that appears after touching.

Note

[Touch Tracking] is unavailable in the following situations:

– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus] in still image shooting mode.

– When using Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom, or Digital Zoom in the still image shooting mode

• If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking] in still image shooting mode, the setting value for [Touch Func. in Shooting] will be changed to [Touch Focus].

The camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance:

• [Touch Operation]: [On]

• [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Shooting Screen]: [On]

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Touch Func. in Shooting] → [Touch Shutter].

2. Touch the subject on which you would like to focus.

The camera focuses on the subject you touched, and a still image is recorded.

Hint

• If you set [Touch Func. in Shooting] to [Touch Shutter+AE], the brightness will be set according to the subject you touched.

• You can operate the shooting functions below by touching the monitor:
– Shooting burst images using the touch shutter: When [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting], you can record burst images while touching the monitor.
– Shooting continuous bracket images using the touch shutter: The product shoots three images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, and then to lighter. When [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Bracket], keep touching the monitor until the shooting ends. After the recording you can select the image you prefer.

Note

The [Touch Shutter] function is unavailable in the following situations:

– During viewfinder shooting

– When shooting movies

– When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]

– When [Focus Area] is set to [Spot] / [Expand Spot] / [Custom] / [Tracking: Spot XL] / [Tracking: Spot L] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Expand Spot] / [Tracking: Custom 1] / [Tracking: Custom 2] / [Tracking: Custom 3]

– While using the digital zoom function

– While using the Clear Image Zoom

– While using the Smart Zoom

– When a Mount Adaptor is attached

• When using Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Shutter], the setting value temporarily changes from [Touch Shutter] to [Off].

• If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Shutter], the setting value for [Touch Func. in Shooting] will change to [Touch Focus].

You can automatically set the exposure based on the brightness of a point you touch. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance:

• [Touch Operation]: [On]

• [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Shooting Screen]: [On]

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → [Shooting Screen] → [Touch Func. in Shooting] → select [Touch AE].

2. Touch the point that you want to set as the basis for the exposure.

The camera will set the exposure based on the brightness of the point you touched.

• You can fine-tune the brightness with sliding the brightness adjustment bar that appears after touching.

Hint

• The adjustment using the brightness adjustment bar is reflected in the exposure compensation value.

• When [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Focus]/[Touch Tracking]/[Touch Shutter], you can select whether or not to perform [Touch AE] at the same time by pressing the left or right side of the control wheel.

Note

• [Touch AE] is not available in the following situations:
– When using digital zoom function

• If the subject is extremely bright or dark, the adjustment bar may not be sufficiently effective.

You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. You can also set whether or not to change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Silent Mode Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Silent Mode: Sets whether or not to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. ([On]/[Off])
When set to [On], [Shutter Type] and [Shutter Type in Interval] become locked to [Electronic Shutter], and [Audio Signal(Shooting)] becomes locked to [Off].

Target Function Settings: Sets whether or not to simultaneously change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode. ([Aperture Drive in AF]/[Shutter When Pwr OFF]/[Auto Pixel Mapping])
If you select [Not Target], the setting values for each function will be retained even in the silent mode.

Note

• Use the [Silent Mode] function on your own responsibility, while taking sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject.

• Even if [Silent Mode] is set to [On], it will not be completely silent.

• Even if [Silent Mode] is set to [On], the operating sound of the aperture and focus will sound.

• If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [On], shutter sounds may occasionally be heard when the power is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

• If [Shutter When Pwr OFF] under [Anti-dust Function] is set to [On], a shutter sound will be heard when the camera is turned off.

• Image distortion caused by the movement of the subject or the camera may occur.

• If you shoot images under instantaneous lightning or flickering lights, such as the flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting, a striping effect may occur on the image.

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], the following functions are not available:
– Flash shooting
– Long Exposure NR
– BULB shooting
– Anti-flicker Shoot.

You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Shutter Type] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Mechanical Shutter: Shoot with the mechanical shutter only.

Electronic Shutter: Shoot with the electronic shutter only.

Hint
In the following situations, set the [Shutter Type] to [Electronic Shutter].
– When shooting with a high-speed shutter in a bright environment such as outside in bright sunlight, the beach, or snowy mountains.

Note

• In rare cases, the shutter sound may be produced when the power is turned off even if the [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. However, this is not a malfunction.

• [Shutter Type] cannot be selected when the shooting mode is a mode other than P/A/S/M.

• When [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter], the following functions are not available:
– Flash shooting
– Long Exposure NR
– BULB shooting
– Anti-flicker Shoot.

This setting determines whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Enable: Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope, etc.

Disable: Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached.

Note
Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image.

This setting determines whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted.

Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted.

Note

• When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved.

• The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting.

To reduce the impact of flickering from artificial light sources (such as fluorescent or LED light), the camera can time the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact, or you can set the shutter speed more finely than usual.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Anti-flicker Set.] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Anti-flicker Shoot. (only when shooting still images): Detects flickering and reduces its impact when the frequency of the light source is 100 Hz or 120 Hz while shooting still images. Flicker is detected by pressing the shutter button halfway down. ([On]/[Off])
When [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], press the shutter button halfway down and shoot the image after confirming that the flicker icon is displayed.

Var. Shutter: Reduces the differences in brightness between each image by finely adjusting the shutter speed according to the flickering frequency. ([On]/[Off])
[Var. Shutter] can only be selected when the camera is in an exposure mode that allows you to manually adjust the shutter speed (both still images and movies).
When [Var. Shutter] is set to [On], the shutter-speed denominator is displayed in the decimal format (high-resolution shutter speed).

Var. Shutter Set.: Sets the shutter speed when [Var. Shutter] is set to [On]. Select a shutter speed that reduces the impact of flickering while checking the monitor. Press the center of the control wheel to automatically set the shutter speed so that the impact of flickering is reduced.

Hints

• When [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], the color tone of the resulting image may vary if you shoot the same scene using a different shutter speed. In this case, we recommend that you shoot in the [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure] mode with a fixed shutter speed.

• When [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], you can also perform anti-flicker shooting by pressing the button to which the [AF On] function is assigned.

• When [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], you can perform anti-flicker shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway down or pressing the button to which the [AF On] function is assigned, even in the manual focus mode.

• When [Anti-flicker Shoot Sel.] or [Var. Shutter Select] is assigned to a custom key, you can switch the function on and off by pressing the key.

• When [Anti-flicker Tv Scan] is assigned to a custom key, you can make the camera automatically set the shutter speed to reduce the impact of flickering by pressing the key while shooting.

• On the [Var. Shutter Set.] screen, you can finely adjust the high-resolution shutter speed using the rear dial or control wheel. You can change the high-resolution shutter speed to an integral multiple value using the front dial.

• When [Var. Shutter] is set to [On], the high-resolution shutter speed can be finely adjusted on the shooting standby screen. If you want to change the high-resolution shutter speed to an integral multiple value even on the shooting standby screen, assign [Shutter Speed(step)] to a custom key or the “My Dial” setting.

• When you change the [Var. Shutter] setting from [On] to [Off], the high-resolution shutter speed switches to the closest value among normal shutter speeds.

Note

• When you set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] to [On], the image quality of the live view is reduced.

• When you set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] to [On], the shutter release lag may increase slightly. In the continuous shooting mode, the shooting speed may slow down or the interval between shots may become irregular.

• Even when [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], the camera may be unable to detect flickering depending on the light source and shooting conditions, such as a dark background. Also, even if the camera detects flickering, its impact may not be reduced sufficiently depending on the light source and the shooting situation. We recommend that you take test shots beforehand.

• [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is not available when shooting in the following situations:
– While bulb shooting
– [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]
– Movie shooting mode

• The color tone of the shot results may differ depending on the setting of [Anti-flicker Shoot.].

• Setting [Anti-flicker Shoot.] to [On] may not decrease flicker on the live-view screen during continuous shooting.

• When [Var. Shutter] is set to [On], the release time lag may be longer.

• Even when [Var. Shutter] is set to [On], depending on the frequency of the light source, you may be unable to set the appropriate shutter speed and eliminate the impact of flickering. In that case, try the following.
– Setting a slower shutter speed
– Switching to another shutter type

• When you press the shutter button halfway down, flickering may appear temporarily.

• High-resolution shutter speed setting values cannot be registered to [Reg. Custom Shoot Set]. The default shutter speed value will be applied instead.

• When [Var. Shutter] is set to [On], the flash sync speed may be limited to the slower side.

This camera has two different functions to reduce the impact of flickering from artificial light sources. The features of each function and the corresponding shooting conditions are as follows.

*1 The faster you set the shutter speed, the more likely there is to be a difference between the monitor display before shooting and the recorded image. Make sure that the impact of flickering is reduced in the recorded image.

*2 Even when [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [On], the camera cannot detect flickering frequencies other than 100 Hz or 120 Hz.

Hint
The impact of flickering can be reduced by using [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Var. Shutter] together even in a shooting environment where both 100 Hz/120 Hz flickering and higher-frequency flickering occur. In this case, first set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Var. Shutter] to [On], and then adjust the shutter speed with [Var. Shutter Set.] before shooting images.

The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.

1. Optical zoom range
Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. When a power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed. When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom slider becomes locked at the left end of the zoom bar while the zoom position is in the optical zoom range. The magnification is displayed as “×1.0.”

2. Smart Zoom range
Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is set to [M] or [S]).

3. Clear Image Zoom range
Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. When you set [Zoom Range] to [Clear Image Zoom] or [Digital Zoom], you can use this zoom function.

4. Digital Zoom range
You can magnify images using an image process. When you set [Zoom Range] to [Digital Zoom], you can use this zoom function.

Hint

• The default setting for the [Zoom Range] is [Optical zoom only].

• The default setting for the [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, change [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] to [M] or [S].

Note

The Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom functions are not available when shooting in the following situations:

– [File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]/[RAW & HEIF].

– [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [119.88p]/[100p].

• You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.

• When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom in the still image shooting mode, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

• When you use the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function, [Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi].

• When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function in the still image shooting mode, the following functions are not available:
– Subject Recognition AF
– Face Priority in Multi Metering
– Tracking function

When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [Zoom Range] → Select [Clear Image Zoom] or [Digital Zoom].

2. Zoom using the W/T (zoom) lever.

• If you assign [Zoom Operation (T)] or [Zoom Operation (W)] to the desired key in advance by selecting MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can zoom in and out simply by pressing that key.

Hint

• When a power zoom lens is attached, you can use the zoom lever or zoom ring to magnify the image. If you exceed the optical zoom magnification, you can switch to a zoom function other than the optical zoom with the same operation.

• Even when you use [Clear Image Zoom] or [Digital Zoom] with a power zoom lens attached, the optical zoom is used up to the telephoto end of the lens.

You can select the zoom setting of the product.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [Zoom Range] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Optical zoom only: Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] to [M] or [S].

Clear Image Zoom: Select this setting to use Clear Image Zoom. Even if the zoom range exceeds the optical zoom, the product magnifies images using an image process with less deterioration.

Digital Zoom: When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.

Note: Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate.

You can set the zoom speed when using the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera. The zoom speed can be set in two increments. It can also be set separately for shooting standby and movie recording.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [Zoom Lever Speed] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

1st Zoom Spd. STBY: Sets the zoom speed of the first increment for shooting standby. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

2nd Zoom Spd. STBY: Sets the zoom speed of the second increment for shooting standby. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

1st Zoom Spd. REC: Sets the zoom speed of the first level increment for recording. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

2nd Zoom Spd. REC: Sets the zoom speed of the second level increment for recording. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

Hint: If a high speed is set for shooting standby and a slow speed is set for movie recording, the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording.

Note

• The zoom speed does not change when you operate the zoom ring of the lens or the zoom lever of the power zoom lens.

• If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded.

You can set the zoom speed when using the custom key to which [Zoom Operation (T)] / [Zoom Operation (W)] is assigned. This can be set separately for shooting standby and movie recording.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [Custom Key Z. Speed] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Fixed Speed STBY: Sets the zoom speed during shooting standby. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

Fixed Speed REC: Sets the zoom speed during movie recording. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

Hint: If a high speed is set for [Fixed Speed STBY] and a slow speed is set for [Fixed Speed REC], the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording.

Note

• The zoom speed does not change when you operate the zoom ring of the lens or the zoom lever of the power zoom lens.

• If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded.

You can set the zoom speed when performing zoom operations using the remote commander (sold separately) or the remote shooting function via a smartphone. This can be set separately for shooting standby and movie recording.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [Remote Zoom Speed] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Speed Type: Sets whether or not to lock the zoom speed. ([Variable]/[Fix])

Fixed Speed STBY: Sets the zoom speed during shooting standby when [Speed Type] is set to [Fix]. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

Fixed Speed REC: Sets the zoom speed during movie recording when [Speed Type] is set to [Fix]. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast))

Hint

• When [Speed Type] is set to [Variable], pressing the zoom lever on the remote commander will increase the zoom speed (some remote commanders do not support variable zoom).

• If [Speed Type] is set to [Fix], a high speed is set for [Fixed Speed STBY], and a slow speed is set for [Fixed Speed REC], the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording.

Note: If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded.

The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. The following tables are for when [Aspect Ratio] is [3:2].

Full frame

APS-C size

This setting assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. It is available only with power zoom lenses that support this function.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Left(W)/Right(T): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right-handed rotation.

Right(W)/Left(T): Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to right-handed rotation.

In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash.

1. Attach the flash (sold separately) to the product.

2. Shoot after you have turned on the flash and it is fully charged.

• (Charging flash icon) blinking: Charging is in progress

• (Charging flash icon) lit up: Charging is finished

• The available flash modes depend on the shooting mode and function.

Note

• The light of the flash may be blocked if the lens hood is attached and the lower part of a recorded image may be shaded. Remove the lens hood.

• You cannot use the flash when recording movies. (You can use an LED light when using a flash (sold separately) with an LED light.)

• Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe, turn off the product first. When attaching an accessory, make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product.

• Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltage of 250 V or more or has the reverse polarity of the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.

• The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.

You can set the flash mode for your external flash unit.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Flash Off: The flash does not operate.

Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.

Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.

Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.

Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger 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.

Note

• The default setting depends on the shooting mode.

• Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode.

You can adjust the amount of flash light in a range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting.

• Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (- side) makes the flash level lower.

Hint: By assigning [Flash Comp.] to the desired dial in [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [My Dial Settings], you can easily adjust the flash output when shooting with TTL exposure.

Note

• [Flash Comp.] does not work when the shooting mode is set to the following modes: [Intelligent Auto]

• The higher flash effect (+ side) may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect (- side) may not be visible.

• If you attach an ND filter to the lens or attach a diffuser or a color filter to the flash, the appropriate exposure may not be achieved and images may turn out dark. In this case, adjust [Flash Comp.] to the desired value.

This setting determines whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light.

Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only.

There are two methods for wireless flash shooting: light-signal flash shooting that uses the light of the flash attached to the camera as a signal light, and radio-signal flash shooting that uses wireless communication. To perform radio-signal flash shooting, use a compatible flash or the Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately).

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Wireless Flash] → [On].

2. Remove the shoe cap from the camera, and then attach the flash or the Wireless Radio Commander.

• When performing light-signal wireless flash shooting, set the attached flash as the controller.

• When performing radio-signal wireless flash shooting with a flash attached to the camera, set the attached flash as the commander.

3. Set up an off-camera flash that is set to wireless mode, or that is attached to the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately).

• You can perform a test flashing by assigning the [Wireless Test Flash] function to a custom key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], and then pressing that key.

Menu item details

Off: Does not use the wireless flash function.

On: Uses the wireless flash function to make an external flash or flashes emit light at a distance from the camera.

Note: The off-camera flash may emit light after receiving a light signal from a flash used as the controller of another camera. If this occurs, change the channel of your flash. For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash.

When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Off: Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Note: Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not.

The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance using FEL (Flash Exposure Level) lock.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired button, then assign the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button.

2. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.

3. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
• A pre-flash flashes.
• The (FEL lock) icon lights up.

4. Adjust the composition and shoot the image.

• When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which the [FEL Lock toggle] is registered again.

Hint
By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations.
– When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
– When the flash cannot go off.
– When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.

Note

• The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.

• If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.

• When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, the (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up.

You can configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) attached to the camera using the monitor and control wheel of the camera. Update the software of your flash to the latest version before using this function.

1. Attach the flash (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera, and then turn on the camera and the flash.

2. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [External Flash Set.] → desired setting item.

3. Configure the setting using the control wheel of the camera.

Menu item details

Ext. Flash Firing Set.: Allows you to configure settings related to the firing of the flash, such as the flash mode, flash level, etc.

Ext. Flash Cust. Set.: Allows you to configure other flash settings, wireless settings, and flash unit settings.

Hint

• If you assign [Ext. Flash Firing Set.] to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can open the [Ext. Flash Firing Set.] screen simply by pressing that key.

• You can adjust settings by operating the flash even while you are using [External Flash Set.].

• You can also configure the settings for a Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately) attached to the camera.

Note

• You can only use [External Flash Set.] to configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately) manufactured by Sony and attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera.

• You can only use [External Flash Set.] when the flash is attached directly to the camera. You cannot use this function when shooting with an off-camera flash that is connected using a cable.

• Only some of the functions of the attached flash are configurable using [External Flash Set.]. You cannot perform pairing with other flashes, reset the flash, initialize the flash, etc. via [External Flash Set.].

• [External Flash Set.] is unavailable under the following conditions:
– When the flash is not attached to the camera
– When a flash that does not support [External Flash Set.] is attached
– When the Still/Movie switch is set to MOVIE (Movie) or during movie shooting

• Also, [External Flash Set.] may be unavailable depending on the state of the flash.

The shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when shooting with the flash are kept separately from the settings when the flash is not used. The camera determines whether or not the flash is turned on and automatically switches between settings.

1. Go to MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Reg. Flash Shooting Set].

2. Select an item to set for flash shooting, and then press the center of the control wheel to select the desired setting.

3. Add checkmarks to the items that you want to recall when shooting with the flash, and then select [OK]. The setting will be saved.

Menu item details

Shutter Speed Range: Sets [Min] and [Max] for the shutter speed during flash shooting. If you select [Sync Speed], the maximum shutter speed that can be synced will be automatically set. This setting is available when the shooting mode is set to P or A.

ISO: Sets the ISO sensitivity for flash shooting. This setting is available when the shooting mode is set to P, A, S, or M.

Hint: You can change these settings even when a flash is not attached.

You can set whether or not to use the SteadyShot function for still images.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [SteadyShot] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Uses [SteadyShot].

Off: Does not use [SteadyShot].

Hint

• When using a tripod, etc., make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting.

• If you assign [SteadyShot Select] to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can switch the [SteadyShot] function on or off by pressing the key.

• When shooting in a dark place, the (SteadyShot) icon may blink. We recommend that you set a faster shutter speed by decreasing the aperture value or adjusting the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.

Note: If a lens equipped with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can only be changed using that switch on the lens. You cannot switch the settings using the camera.

You can set the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [SteadyShot] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Dynamic active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect than [Active].

Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.

Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions.

Off: Does not use [SteadyShot].

Note

• When using a tripod, etc., make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting.

• If you change the setting for [SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. [Dynamic active] performs cropping and pixel enlargement for a SteadyShot effect with less of an impact on the image quality. Therefore, the angle of view becomes even narrower than with [Active].

• The range of ISO sensitivity settings varies depending on the [SteadyShot] setting.

• In the following situations, [Active] or [Dynamic active] cannot be selected: When [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [119.88p]/[100p]

• When you set [SteadyShot] to [Dynamic active], Clear Image Zoom becomes unavailable.

You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens.

Manual: Performs the SteadyShot function according to the focal-length set using [Focal Length]. (8mm-1000mm)

Note

• When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, the SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set [Focal Length] to match the lens you are using. The currently set SteadyShot focal length will be displayed along with the (SteadyShot) icon.

• When using an SEL16F28 lens (sold separately) with a teleconverter, etc., set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set the focal length.

This setting lets you enter the focal length information to be used for the built-in SteadyShot function when [SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [Focal Length] → desired setting.

Menu item details

8mm – 1000mm: The SteadyShot function uses the focal length that you set. Check the focal-length index on the lens and set the focal-length.

The camera automatically corrects the composition so that the subject being tracked is kept at the same position in the composition, allowing you to record movies with the position of the subject stable.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [Framing Stabilizer] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: [Framing Stabilizer] is enabled. Selects [On: Center], which locks the composition so that the subject being tracked is in the center, or [On: Manual], which requires you to manually set the position to which the subject being tracked is locked.

• When [On: Manual] is selected, you can lock/unlock the position of the subject by touching the (composition lock) icon on the screen or pressing the center of the control wheel.

Off: [Framing Stabilizer] is disabled.

Hint

• When the subject is moving, keeping the camera aimed at the subject while shooting will make it easier to correct the composition.

• With [Framing Stabilizer], the angle of view becomes narrower because cropping is performed using images in 4K resolution.

• To avoid deterioration of the image quality, it is recommended that you set [File Format] to HD image quality when using [Framing Stabilizer].

Note

• The camera may focus on a subject outside the area cropped with [Framing Stabilizer].

• It may not be possible to correct the composition depending on the movement of the subject.

This function compensates for shading in the corners of the screen or distortion of the screen, or reduces color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Lens Compensation] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Shading Comp.: Sets whether to automatically compensate for darkness in the corners of the screen. ([Auto]/[Low]/[Off])

Chromatic Aberration Comp.: Sets whether to automatically reduce color deviation at the corners of the screen. ([Auto]/[Off])

Distortion Comp.: Sets whether to automatically compensate for distortion of the screen. ([Auto]/[Off])

Breathing Comp. (only when shooting movies): Sets whether to automatically compensate for the phenomenon in which the angle of view changes according to the focusing distance during movie recording. ([On]/[Off])

Note

• This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens.

• Depending on the lens type, darkness in the corners of the screen may not be corrected with [Shading Comp.], or there may be no difference in the correction effect between [Auto] and [Low].

• Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off].

• If [SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Dynamic active] in the movie recording mode, [Distortion Comp.] will become locked to [Auto].

• When [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On], the angle of view and the image quality change slightly.

• Depending on the lens, changes in the angle of view may not be fully compensated for even when [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On].

When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Long Exposure NR] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Activates noise reduction for the same duration as the exposure. 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 activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting.

Hint: The noise reduction process can be canceled by pressing the shutter button during the process. In this case, processing up to the point of cancellation is applied.

Note

• [Long Exposure NR] is unavailable in the following situations:
– [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter].
– [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Cont. Bracket].

• [Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes:
– [Intelligent Auto]

When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [High ISO NR] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.

Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately.

Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction.

Note: [High ISO NR] is fixed to [Normal] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto]

You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Auto Review] → desired setting.

Menu item details

10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale.

Off: Does not display the Auto Review.

Note

• When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing.

• Auto Review is displayed in the mode that you have set using DISP (Display Setting) for playback.

This setting controls whether to display an indicator of the remaining number of still images that can be continuously shot at the same shooting speed.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Remain Shoot Display] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Always Display: Always displays the indicator when shooting still images.

Shoot-Only Display: While shooting still images, an indicator of the remaining number of still images is displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway down, an indicator of the remaining number of still images is displayed.

Not Displayed: Does not display the indicator.

Hint: When the internal camera memory for buffering is full, “SLOW” will be displayed and the continuous shooting speed will decrease.

You can set whether the grid line is displayed or not during shooting. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Grid Line Display] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Displays the grid line.

Off: Does not display the grid line.

Hint: If you assign [Grid Line Display Select] to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can show or hide the grid lines by pressing the assigned key.

You can set the displayed type of grid line. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Grid Line Type] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Rule of 3rds Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well-balanced composition.

Golden Ratio Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image in the golden ratio for a well-balanced composition.

Square Grid: Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition. This is useful for assessing the composition when shooting landscapes, closeups, or when performing camera scanning.

Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling.

Hint: If you assign [Grid Line Type] to the desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can set the type of grid line by pressing the assigned key.

This setting controls whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Look], etc. on the screen.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Live View Display Set.] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Live View Display: Sets whether to reflect all the shooting settings on the monitor and display the Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like once the settings are applied, or to display the Live View without reflecting the settings. ([Setting Effect ON] / [Setting Effect OFF])
If you select [Setting Effect OFF], you can easily check the composition even when shooting with the image composition on the Live View display.

Exposure Effect: Sets whether or not to display the Live View with automatic correction by reflecting the exposure from the flash when [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect ON]. ([Exposure Set. & flash] / [Exposure Setting Only])
When using the flash for shooting a portrait, select [Exposure Setting Only] to manually set the exposure based on the ambient lighting.

Frame Rate Low Limit: Sets whether or not to keep the frame rate of the Live View from becoming too slow. ([On] / [Off])
If you select [On], the frame rate of the Live View will not become slow even when shooting in a dark place, but the Live View display may become dark.

Hint

• When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition.

• If you select [Setting Effect OFF], Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in [Manual Exposure] mode.

• When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the VIEW icon is displayed on the Live View screen.

Note

• [Exposure Effect] is effective only when using a flash manufactured by Sony.

• [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto]

• If you shoot movies in the still image shooting mode, the shooting settings will be reflected in Live View even when [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF].

• When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View.

While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the [Aperture Preview] function, the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → set the [Aperture Preview] function to the desired key.

2. When shooting still images, confirm the images by pressing the key to which [Aperture Preview] is assigned.

Hint: Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again.

While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image preview with the DRO, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied. Check the shooting result preview before shooting.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → set the [Shot. Result Preview] function to the desired key.

2. When shooting still images, confirm the images by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned.

Hint: The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot.

This function allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → assign the [Bright Monitoring] function to the desired key.

2. In a still image shooting mode, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, and then shoot an image.

• The brightness due to [Bright Monitoring] will continue after shooting.

• To return the monitor brightness to normal, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function once again.

Note

• During [Bright Monitoring], [Live View Display] will automatically switch to [Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations.

• [Bright Monitoring] will be automatically canceled in the following situations:
– When the camera is turned off.
– When the shooting mode is changed from P/A/S/M to a mode that is not P/A/S/M.
– When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus.

• While the following functions are being executed, you cannot turn [Bright Monitoring] on/off by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned [Bright Monitoring].
– [Auto Magnifier in MF]
– [Focus Magnifier]

• When using [Bright Monitoring] in dark locations, the shutter speed may be slower than during normal shooting, and the updating speed of the monitor display may be slower. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change.

This setting displays a red frame around the edges of the camera’s monitor while recording a movie. You can easily check whether the camera is in standby or recording, even when you are looking at the camera monitor from an angle or at a distance.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Emphasized REC Display] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Displays a red frame to indicate that recording is in progress.

Off: Does not display a frame to indicate that recording is in progress.

Hint: The frame displayed by this function can also be output to an external monitor connected via HDMI. Set [HDMI Info. Display] to [On].

This function displays a marker for the specified aspect ratio on the shooting screen when shooting still images. If you intend to crop the image to the specified aspect ratio after shooting, the aspect marker will allow you to shoot images along with checking the angle of view after trimming.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Marker Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details

Aspect Marker: Sets whether or not to display the aspect marker. ([On]/[Off])

Aspect Marker Type: Sets the aspect ratio of the displayed aspect marker. ([1:1]/[5:4]/[4:3]/[16:9]/[1.91:1]/[2.35:1])

Aspect Marker Level: Sets the color density for the displayed aspect marker. (0 to 15)

Hint

• The aspect marker can be displayed simultaneously with grid lines. In this case, the grid lines are displayed according to the angle of view of the aspect marker.

• The aspect marker that was displayed during shooting can be displayed over the played-back image by setting [Aspect Marker Disp.] to [On].

• With [Crop], you can also trim images according to the aspect marker that was displayed at the time of shooting.

• If you want to display the aspect marker vertically, hold the camera vertically when shooting.

Note

• The aspect marker can be displayed when shooting still images with an aspect ratio of [3:2].

• When the aspect ratio for [Aspect Marker] is set to [1:1]/[5:4]/[4:3], the position of the aspect marker will be different from that of [Aspect Marker] for movie recording even if the same aspect ratio is selected.

• The aspect marker is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI.

While shooting movies, you can set whether or not to display markers on the monitor or the viewfinder, and select the types of marker.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Marker Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details

Marker Display: Sets whether or not to display markers. ([On] / [Off])

Center Marker: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the middle of the shooting screen. ([Off] / [On])

Aspect Marker: Sets the aspect marker display. ([Off] / [9:16] / [4:5] / [1:1] / [4:3] / [13:9] / [14:9] / [15:9] / [16:9] / [17:9] / [1.66:1] / [1.85:1] / [1.91:1] / [2:1] / [2.35:1] / [2.39:1])

Safety Zone: Sets the safety zone display. This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV. ([Off] / [80%] / [90%])

Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. ([Off] / [On])

Hint

• You can display several markers at the same time.

• Position the subject at the cross point of [Guideframe] to ensure a balanced composition.

Note

• The markers are displayed when the Still/Movie switch is set to MOVIE (Movie) or when shooting movies.

• You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier].

• The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.)

Movies with S-Log3 gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of the wide dynamic range. Images with the HLG gamma are assumed to be displayed on HDR-compatible monitors. They are therefore displayed in low contrast during shooting, and may be difficult to monitor. However, you can use the [Gamma Display Assist] function to reproduce contrast equivalent to that of normal gamma. In addition, [Gamma Display Assist] can also be applied when playing back movies on the camera’s monitor/viewfinder.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Display Assist] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Uses the gamma display assist function.

Off: Does not use the gamma display assist function.

Hint: If you assign [Gamma Disp. Assist Sel.] to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], or [Custom Key Setting], you can turn the gamma display assist function on or off by pressing the assigned key.

Note

• [Gamma Display Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera.

• [Gamma Display Assist] is locked to [Off] in the following situations: When [Log Shooting] is set to other than [Off]

You can select the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist].

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Assist Auto:

• Displays images with effects as follows according to the gamma or color mode set in [Picture Profile].

– When the gamma is set to [S-Log3]: [S-Log3→709(800%)]

– When the gamma is set to [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3], and the color mode is set to [BT.2020]: [HLG(BT.2020)]

– When the gamma is set to [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3], and the color mode is set to [709]: [HLG(709)]

• Displays images with an [HLG(BT.2020)] effect when shooting HLG still images with [HLG Still Image] set to [On].

S-Log3->709(800%): Displays images with an S-Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 (800%).

HLG(BT.2020): Displays images after adjusting the image quality of the monitor or viewfinder to a quality that is almost the same as when images are displayed on an [HLG(BT.2020)] compatible monitor.

HLG(709): Displays images after adjusting the image quality of the monitor or viewfinder to a quality that is almost the same as when images are displayed on an [HLG(709)] compatible monitor.

Hint: If you assign [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] to a desired key, you can switch the [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] setting.

Note: When [Gamma Display Assist] is set to [Auto] during playback, an effect is applied to the image as follows:
– When playing back a movie recorded with [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3]: Displays the image with an [HLG(BT.2020)] or [HLG(709)] effect depending on the color mode.
– When playing back an HLG still image shot with [HLG Still Image] set to [On]: Displays the image with an [HLG(BT.2020)] effect.
In other situations, movies are displayed according to the gamma setting and color mode setting in [Picture Profile].

During movie recording and playback, movies compressed using an anamorphic lens are displayed on the monitor with correction (de-squeezing) to the CinemaScope aspect ratio (2.39:1) according to the ratio of the anamorphic lens.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [De-Squeeze Display] → desired setting.

• Select a setting according to the magnification of the anamorphic lens that you are using.

Menu item details

Off: Does not de-squeeze the displayed image.

1.3x: Compressed movies are displayed with 1.3-fold horizontal correction.

2.0x: Compressed movies are displayed with 2.0-fold horizontal correction.

Hint
When [De-Squeeze Display] is set to [1.3x] or [2.0x], the following settings are locked.
– [Focus Mode]: [Manual Focus]
– [Focus Area]: [Wide]
– [SteadyShot]: [Off]
– [Face Priority in Multi Metering]: [Off]
In this case, [Aspect Marker] under [Marker Display] can only be set to [Off] or [2.39:1].

Note

• [De-Squeeze Display] is only available in the movie recording mode.

• Even if [De-Squeeze Display] is set to [1.3x] or [2.0x], the displayed image will not be de-squeezed in the following cases.
– Recording movies by pressing the REC button in the still image shooting mode
– Monitoring images when remote shooting
– Outputting images to a device connected via HDMI when [RAW Output] under [HDMI Output Settings] is set to [On]
– When [Log Shooting] under [Log Shooting Setting] is set to [Off]
– Outputting HDMI images when [Rec. Media dur HDMI Output] is set to [Off(HDMI Only)]

• Still images that were extracted using [Photo Capture] from movies shot with an anamorphic lens will not be de-squeezed.

This setting controls whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. This function is not available when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Recording] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Records sound.

Off: Does not record sound.

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone and input from the microphone terminal while checking the level meter. This function is not available when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Rec Level].

2. Select the desired level using the right/left sides of the control wheel.

Menu item details

+: Turns up the audio recording level.

-: Turns down the audio recording level.

Hint

• When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level. Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio. When you record audio movies with lower volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear. Check that the volume is at the appropriate level by monitoring the audio recording volume with the connected headphones or the volume level meter on the camera.

• To reset the audio recording level to the default setting, press the (Delete) button.

Note

• Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates.

• [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode.

• The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied to the internal microphone, the (microphone) terminal input, and the analog audio input from the Multi Interface Shoe.
– For some external microphones, [Audio Rec Level] cannot be set even when the audio input is set to analog transfer. In this case, use the function to adjust the audio recording level of the external microphone.
– When the audio input to the external microphone is set to digital transfer, [Audio Rec Level] cannot be set.

You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio. This function is not available when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Live: Outputs audio without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring.

Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in sync. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio.

Note

• Using an external microphone may result in a slight delay. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone.

• Audio is output with the setting for [Lip Sync] during HDMI output.

This setting controls whether or not to reduce wind noise by cutting the low-range sound of the input audio from the built-in microphone. This function is not available when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto: The camera automatically detects and reduces wind noise.

On: Always reduces wind noise.

Off: Does not reduce wind noise.

Note

• The sound quality may vary from the normal recording settings when [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On].

• When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function.

• When [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [Auto] while [Audio Out Timing] is set to [Live], the wind noise reduction effect cannot be confirmed by audio monitoring during recording. Audio with reduced wind noise is recorded in the movie. Also, when live-streaming audio using the streaming function, audio with reduced wind noise is streamed.

• If you change the [Wind Noise Reduct.] setting while recording a movie, noise may be produced when the setting is changed and become recorded in the movie.

This setting configures the digital audio transmitted from the XLR handle unit (supplied or sold separately) or a microphone (sold separately) that supports the digital audio interface, etc. attached to the multi-interface shoe of the camera. You can set the sampling frequency, the number of quantization bits, and the number of channels. This function is not available when [Fixed/Variable Select] is set to [Variable].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Shoe Audio Set.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

48khz/24bit 4ch: Sets the sampling frequency of audio input to 48 kHz, the number of quantization bits to 24 bits, and the number of channels to 4.

48khz/24bit 2ch: Sets the sampling frequency of audio input to 48 kHz, the number of quantization bits to 24 bits, and the number of channels to 2.

48khz/16bit 2ch: Sets the sampling frequency of audio input to 48 kHz, the number of quantization bits to 16 bits, and the number of channels to 2.

Hint: The audio level display on the monitor is for 4 channels during 4-channel audio recording.

Note

• When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected to the (microphone) terminal of the camera, the audio is recorded from the external microphone attached to the (microphone) terminal. You cannot set [Shoe Audio Set.].

• If the attached microphone is set to analog transmission, you cannot set [Shoe Audio Set.].

• When the attached microphone does not support 4-channel audio recording, you cannot select [48khz/24bit 4ch].

• When the attached microphone does not support 24-bit audio recording, [Shoe Audio Set.] becomes locked to [48khz/16bit 2ch].

• Audio cannot be recorded correctly in the following situations during movie recording:
– When you attach or remove the microphone
– When digital transmission is switched to analog transmission or vice versa on the microphone side

The XLR handle unit supplied with this product or sold separately combines a handle and XLR adapter into one unit. By attaching the handle, you can connect multiple external audio devices to record sound. The camera is compatible with the digital audio interface of the Multi Interface Shoe for audio recording with minimum noise interference.

Switching the audio input to the handle

By switching the audio input from the built-in microphone of the camera to the handle, you can record with the microphone connected to the handle.

1. Set the HANDLE AUDIO switch to ON.

• The built-in microphone of the camera is activated when the HANDLE AUDIO switch is set to OFF.

Connecting an external audio device

You can use a microphone (sold separately) or an external audio device, such as an audio mixer, for recording.

1. Connect your desired device to the INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3 jack.

• When using either the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, connect the device to the INPUT1 jack.

• When connecting the device to the INPUT3 jack, proceed to Step 3.

2. Select an audio source to input. Depending on the device connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch as follows:

• LINE (standard input level of +4 dBu): for an external audio device (e.g. an audio mixer)

• MIC: for a dynamic microphone or a microphone with the built-in battery

• MIC+48V: for a microphone compatible with +48V power (phantom power)

3. With the INPUT SELECT switch, select the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera.

• Select the audio input jack on the XLR adaptor (INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3) through which audio is recorded to the channels on the camera.

4. When the device is connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the standard input level of the microphone.
When the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch is set to either “MIC” or “MIC+48V,” you can set the standard input level with the ATT (INPUT1) or ATT (INPUT2) switch. Select the level suitable for the sensitivity of the connected microphone or for the volume level of the input audio.

• 0dB: Standard input level of -60 dBu. This is suitable for recording with a low-sensitivity microphone while amplifying sounds.

• -10dB: Standard input level of -50 dBu. This is the recommended input level for an ordinary microphone.

• -20dB: Standard input level of -40 dBu. This is suitable for recording with a high-sensitivity microphone while keeping the sound volume low.

5. Adjust the recording volume level.

Minimizing noise with the low-cut function

Minimize unwanted noises, such as wind noise, air-conditioning noise, and vibration noise, by attenuating low-frequency components of the audio input from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack.

1. Change the LOW CUT (INPUT1) or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch setting.

• Select either “300Hz” or “100Hz” depending on the noise to minimize.

Adjusting the recording volume level

You can adjust the recording volume level of the audio input from the INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3 jack.

1. Set the AUTO/MAN(/LINK) switch for the audio input jack (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3) to “MAN.”

2. Rotate the AUDIO LEVEL dial to adjust the volume to the appropriate level.

• Make sure that the volume is at the appropriate level by monitoring the audio recording volume with the connected headphones or the volume level meter on the camera.

Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera

With the INPUT SELECT switch, select the audio input jack on the XLR adaptor (INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3) through which audio is recorded to the channels on the camera.

When only the INPUT1 jack has an external device connected:
Set the switch to “IN1.” Audio input from the INPUT1 jack will be recorded to both the CH1 and CH2 channels on the camera.

When both the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks have an external device connected:
Set the switch to “IN1·IN2.” Audio input from the INPUT1 jack will be recorded to the CH1 channel on the camera, while audio input from the INPUT2 jack will be recorded to the CH2 channel.

When the INPUT3 jack has an external device connected:
Set the switch to “IN3.” Stereo audio will be received through the INPUT3 jack, and left-channel audio will be recorded to the CH1 channel on the camera, while right-channel audio will be recorded to the CH2 channel.

Notes on usage

• If dust or water droplets are present on the surface of the microphone, successful recording may not be possible. Be sure to clean the microphone surface before using the handle.

• While recording is in progress, operating and handling noises from the camera or lens may be recorded. Touching the handle while recording is in progress will cause noise to the recording.

• If the microphone on the handle is in proximity to a speaker, acoustic feedback may occur. In this case, move the handle away from the speaker to allow the maximum distance between the microphone and the speaker, or lower the speaker volume.

• Even when the HANDLE AUDIO switch is set to ON, audio from the XLR adaptor cannot be recorded while an external microphone is connected to the camera.

• You cannot adjust the recording volume level for external audio devices connected to the XLR adaptor.

• While recording is in progress, do not change the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch settings.

• Before connecting/disconnecting an external microphone or device, be sure to set the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch to a position other than “MIC+48V.” Plugging/unplugging while the switch is set to “MIC+48V” may cause loud noise or a malfunction.

• If there is noticeable noise coming from the jacks with no device connected to them, set the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch to “LINE.”

• When the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch is set to “LINE,” the standard input level is locked to +4 dBu. The standard input level will not change according to the ATT switch setting.

If you add Shot Marks using a custom key while recording a movie, you can automatically create still images from the movie frames with Shot Marks after recording. Shot Marks can also be added using the shutter button or touch function icon. If you want to create still images while checking the images with Shot Marks after recording a movie, use [Create Still Image].

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [AutoCreateStillImage] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On: Creates still images from frames with Shot Marks after recording a movie. A message appears while still image creation is in progress, and you cannot shoot new images during this time.

Off: Does not create still images from frames with Shot Marks after recording a movie.

About the still images created

• You can select either the JPEG or HEIF format for the still images to be created. You can switch the format by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [JPEG/HEIF Switch].

• The size of the still images created will be the same size as the movie being recorded, according to the [File Format] setting.

• Created still images are recorded on the memory card in the same slot as the movie, regardless of the [Recording Media] setting.

Note

• When [Recording Media] is set to [Simult. Recording], automatically created still images are recorded only on the memory card in the slot selected for [Play Set of Multi. Media].

• When recording a movie across two memory card slots, still images are only created for Shot Marks added to the movie after switching slots.

This setting controls whether to automatically delete Shot Marks after automatically creating still images while recording a movie using the [AutoCreateStillImage] function.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Option] → [S after still img crt] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto Delete: Deletes Shot Marks automatically after creating still images.

Maintain: Does not delete Shot Marks automatically after creating still images.

The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details

Time Code Preset: Sets the time code.

User Bit Preset: Sets the user bit.

Time Code Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.)

Time Code Run: Sets the count up format for the time code.

Time Code Make: Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium.

User Bit Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit.

How to set the time code (Time Code Preset)

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Preset].

2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits.

• The time code can be set between the following range.
– When [59.94p] is selected: 00:00:00.00 to 23:59:59.29
– When the setting is [23.98p], the last two digits can be set from 00 to 23 in increments of four frames. When the setting is [24.00p], the last two digits can be set from 00 to 23 in increments of one frame.
– When [50p] is selected: 00:00:00.00 to 23:59:59.24

3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel.

How to reset the time code

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Preset].

2. Press the (Delete) button to reset the time code (00:00:00.00).

How to set the user bit (User Bit Preset)

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [User Bit Preset].

2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits.

3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel.

How to reset the user bit

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [User Bit Preset].

2. Press the (Delete) button to reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).

How to select the recording method for the time code (Time Code Format)

This setting is only available when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Format].

DF: Records the time code in Drop Frame format.

NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format.

• The setting is fixed to [-] when recording in 23.98p/24p.

How to select the count up format for the time code (Time Code Run)

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Run].

Rec Run: Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance only while recording. The time code is recorded sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording.

Free Run: Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance anytime, regardless of the camera operation.

How to select how the time code is recorded (Time Code Make)

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Make].

Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium.

Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in the [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [Time Code Run] setting.

Note: Updating the camera’s system software will reset the time code. Set the time code again.

This setting controls the display of movie duration, time code (TC), and user bit (UB).

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Duration: Displays the duration of the movie.

TC: Displays the time code.

U-Bit: Displays the user bit.

You can match the time code with devices equipped with a time code output terminal, such as camcorders, by connecting the camera and the device. A dedicated adapter cable (sold separately) is required to connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of the camera to the BNC output terminal of a commercially available BNC cable.

About the dedicated adapter cable (sold separately)

You can convert the BNC terminal to a Multi Terminal with an adapter cable (sold separately). The availability of the adapter cable may vary depending on the country or region.

• Product name: Adapter cable VMC-BNCM1 (sold separately)

• Product number: A-5051-506-A

• Length: 0.2 m (0.6 ft)

Preparation in advance

Set the time code output device (camcorder, etc.) to the mode in which the time code always advances (Free Run or Clock).

To match the time code

1. Set the Still/Movie switch on the camera to MOVIE (Movie) to set the camera to the movie shooting mode.

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Set [Time Code Make] to [Preset] and [Time Code Run] to [Free Run].

3. Connect the BNC output terminal of the BNC cable (A) to the Multi/Micro USB terminal of the camera with the adapter cable (B).

• The time code of the camera will synchronize with the time code of the connected device (external lock state), and “EXT-LK” will appear on the screen.

• Once the external lock state has been set for approximately 10 seconds, it will be maintained even after the device on the time code output side is disconnected.

Hint: The external lock state of the time code is released when you perform the following operations on the camera.
– When you change the setting for [Time Code Make] or [Time Code Run]
– When you change the time code with [Time Code Preset]

Note

• The adapter cable VMC-BNCM1 (sold separately) can only be used with this camera body. Do not connect it to the Multi Terminal of other devices.

• You cannot use the adapter cable by connecting it to the Micro USB terminal of the XLR handle unit (supplied or sold separately).

• When connecting the adapter cable to the camera, be careful not to apply excessive force to the Multi Terminal of the adapter cable.

• When you set the camera to the external lock status, the time code is instantly locked to the external time code, and the same value as the external time code appears on the time data display. However, do not start recording for a few seconds until the time code generator stabilizes.

• If the frequency of the reference time code and the frame frequency of the camera are not the same, the time code cannot be locked correctly and the camera will not operate normally. In this case, the time code also cannot be properly locked to the external time code.

• When you match the time code of the camera with that of another device, movies may be off by one frame. If you use the camera for a long time, the deviation from the reference time code may increase.

You can connect the camera to a network, via either a wired or wireless connection, and livestream video and audio from the camera.

1. Connect the camera and smartphone via Bluetooth.

2. Register information such as the connection destination server and stream key for the distribution service to be used in Creators’ App.

3. On the camera, select MENU → (Network) → [Streaming] → [Network Streaming] → Set [Streaming] to [On]. [Streaming:Standby] will appear on the camera screen. Then, the camera will switch to the streaming standby state. You can also select image quality settings, etc. from Creators’ App.

4. Press the center of the control wheel to start streaming. [Streaming:Output] will appear on the camera screen. You can also start streaming from Creators’ App. Press the center again to exit streaming.

Menu item details

Streaming: Sets whether to perform network streaming. ([On]/[Off])

Stream Connect Error Display: Displays error information when the camera is unable to connect to the network or distribution server for network streaming.

Output Img. Quality Set: Sets the image quality of video output for network streaming. ([Quality]/[Resolution]/[Frame Rate]/[Bit Rate])

Output Information Display: Displays information for network streaming.

Movie Rec During Streaming: Sets whether to enable recording to recording media during network streaming. ([Enable]/[Disable])

Emphasized Output Display: Sets whether to display a blue frame around the entire monitor during network streaming. ([On]/[Off])

Root Certificate Error: Normally it is recommended to set [Does Not Connect]. If a certificate error is displayed, update the root certificate and connect with the correct authentication.

Output image quality settings

To configure detailed settings for streaming image quality, set [Quality] to [Custom], and set [Resolution], [Frame Rate], and [Bit Rate], respectively. The setting range of [Bit Rate] varies depending on the combination of [Resolution] and [Frame Rate].

Notes and Hints

• The format of the streaming data is as follows: Video format: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 or MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio format: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2ch. While streaming using RTMP/RTMPS, the video format is MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• You cannot do the following during network streaming: Transition to the menu screen, transition to the playback screen, FTP transfer, Remote shooting, Cloud Connection, Smartphone transfer.

• The following functions are disabled while network streaming is running: Power Save Start Time, Monitor Off.

• When [Resolution] is set to [4K (2160p)] or [2K (1440p)] and [Frame Rate] is set to [59.94p]/[50p], [APS-C S35 Shooting] is locked to [On] during network streaming, and the output image has an angle of view equivalent to Super 35mm.

• To ensure secure streaming, the streaming URL must contain “rtmps://”. RTMP is used for general streaming but does not provide sufficient security, whereas RTMPS uses SSL/TLS to encrypt data and provide secure streaming.

• In SRT, you can select AES-128 or AES-256 as the encryption setting. This will encrypt streaming data and ensure secure delivery.

About the RTMPS function

The RTMPS function supports a variety of encryption algorithms for secure RTMPS streaming. To ensure compatibility with a wide range of destination servers, several encryption algorithms are supported, including some that may not comply with current security best practices.

You can connect the camera to a computer or other device to use the camera’s video and audio for livestreaming or web-conferencing services. Before you begin, you may need to select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Sel. When Connect] or [USB Streaming].

Step-by-step procedure:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Streaming] → [USB Streaming] → Set [Output Res/Frame Rate] and [Movie Rec During Streaming].

2. Connect the camera to a computer or other device with a commercially available USB cable. [Streaming:Standby] will appear on the camera screen, and the camera will switch to the streaming standby state.

• If [USB Connection Mode] is set to [Sel. When Connect], you must select [Live Stream(USB Streaming)] on the USB connection mode selection screen.

• Ensure you use a cable or adapter that matches the terminal on the device you are connecting to.

3. Start streaming from your livestreaming or web-conferencing service. [Streaming:Output] will appear on the camera screen.

• To exit USB Streaming, turn off the camera’s power or disconnect the USB cable.

Menu Item Details:

• Output Res/Frame Rate: Sets the resolution and frame rate of the video. Options include various 4K, HD 1080p, and HD 720p resolutions and frame rates.

• Movie Rec During Streaming: Sets whether to enable or disable video recording to the camera’s memory card during streaming.

Streaming Data Format:

• Video format: MJPEG or YUV420. When the resolution is set to HD (720p), only MJPEG is available.

• Audio format: PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch

Additional Information:

• You can adjust settings like shutter speed and ISO sensitivity during USB streaming if you have assigned them to a dial, control wheel, or the function menu.

• Power is supplied from the computer during USB streaming. To consume less computer power, set [USB Power Supply] to [Off].

• To minimize audio delay when using an external microphone, connect it directly to the microphone terminal of the camera.

• While streaming, the camera is always in movie recording mode. Functions like playback, Picture Profile, Power Save Start Time, and Monitor Off are disabled.

• For streaming in 4K (2160p) or HD (1080p), use a computer and USB cable compatible with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2). If connected via USB 2.0, the output will be HD (720p) regardless of the setting.

• Changing settings like [Output Res/Frame Rate] or [File Format] during streaming may cause a temporary pause, and you may need to resume the stream from your application.

• The internal temperature of the camera may rise depending on the environment and settings, which could shorten the available streaming time.

You can assign frequently used functions to various buttons and dials on the camera, allowing you to recall them quickly without navigating the MENU. You can set different functions for still image mode, movie mode, and playback mode.

Example: Assigning [Subject Recognition AF] to the Center Button

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.].

• To assign a function for movie shooting, select the movie icon [Custom Key/Dial Set.]. For playback, select the playback icon [Custom Key Setting].

2. Navigate to the [Rear] screen using the top/bottom side of the control wheel. Select [Center Button] and press the center of the control wheel.

3. Select [Subject Recognition AF] using the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center to confirm.

Now, when you press the center button while shooting, if eyes are detected, [Subject Recognition AF] will activate, and the camera will focus on the eyes.

Assignable Buttons and Dials include:

• Custom Buttons 1-7

• MOVIE Button

• Multi-Slc Center Btn

• Fn Button

• Center Button

• Control Wheel and its directional buttons

• Front and Rear dials

Using Different Functions Depending on Shooting Mode:

• You can assign different functions for [Manual Exposure] mode versus other exposure modes (like Program Auto, Aperture Priority, etc.) by checking the box for [Separate M mode and other modes.] in the dial/wheel assignment screen.

• You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on compatible lenses.

My Dial Settings allow you to register up to three combinations of functions for the front dial, rear dial, and control wheel, and then quickly switch to these settings using a custom key.

Registering Functions to “My Dial”

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [My Dial Settings].

2. Select a dial or wheel for (My Dial 1), and press the center of the control wheel.

3. Select the desired function to assign using the control wheel, and press the center to confirm. You can select “–” (Not set) if you don’t want to assign a function.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all dials and the wheel for (My Dial 1), then select [OK]. You can follow the same procedure to register settings for (My Dial 2) and (My Dial 3).

Assigning a Key to Recall “My Dial”

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] (for still or movie mode).

2. Select the custom key you want to use, and then choose one of the “My Dial” recall patterns.

Menu Item Details for Recall Patterns:

• My Dial 1/2/3 during Hold: The registered My Dial functions are active only while you hold down the custom key.

• My Dial 1→2→3: Each press of the custom key cycles through the settings: Normal function → My Dial 1 → My Dial 2 → My Dial 3 → Normal function.

• Toggle My Dial 1/2/3: Press the key once to activate the registered My Dial functions. Press it again to return to normal function.

Example of Use

If you assign My Dial 1→2→3 to Custom Button 1, you can press it to cycle through your pre-registered dial combinations, allowing you to quickly change what each dial controls (e.g., Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Comp, etc.) without going into the menu.

This feature allows you to register up to 3 sets of frequently used shooting modes or settings to the camera (per shooting mode) and up to 4 sets (M1-M4) to a memory card. You can then recall these settings instantly.

Registering a Setting

1. Set up the camera with all the settings you want to register (e.g., shooting mode, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.).

2. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [MR Camera Set. Memory].

3. Select a desired number (1, 2, or 3 for camera memory; M1-M4 for memory card) and press the center of the control wheel to confirm.

Recalling a Setting (Memory Recall)

1. Set the camera to the desired shooting mode (Still or Movie) using the Still/Movie switch.

2. Press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Using the control wheel, select MR1, MR2, or MR3 (or M1-M4 from the card), and then press the center.

Items that can be registered include:

• Various shooting functions

• Aperture (F number)

• Shutter speed

Important Notes:

• To register to M1-M4, a memory card must be inserted. You can select which card slot to use via MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [MR Memory/Recall Media].

• Program Shift cannot be registered.

• When you recall a setting, it is given priority, and your current settings may become invalid. Always check the indicators on the screen before shooting.

This function lets you register a set of shooting settings (like exposure, focus, drive mode) to a custom key. You can then temporarily recall these settings just by holding down that key, which is useful for scenes where conditions change quickly, like sports.

Registering the Settings

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].

2. Select a registration number from [Recall Custom hold 1] to [Recall Custom hold 3].

3. On the setting screen, use the control wheel to select the check boxes for the functions you want to recall (e.g., Exposure, Focus setting) and press the center to check each box.

4. Select a function you want to adjust and press the center. Adjust it to your desired setting. You can also select [Import Current Setting] to register the camera’s current settings.

5. Select [Register] to save the configuration.

Recalling the Registered Settings

1. Assign the registration number to a custom key by going to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.]. Select your desired key, then select the corresponding registration number (e.g., [Recall Custom hold 1]).

2. On the shooting screen, press and hold the assigned custom key. The registered settings will be activated as long as you hold the key down. When you release it, the settings revert to their original state.

Items that can be registered:

• Exposure settings

• Focus settings

• Drive mode (excluding self-timer)

Note: This function is only available when the shooting mode is set to P/A/S/M.

The Function (Fn) menu provides quick access to 12 functions. You can customize the functions displayed in this menu separately for still image shooting, movie shooting, and playback mode.

To Customize the Fn Menu for Still Image/Movie Mode:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → select [Fn Menu Settings].

2. Select the function menu item you want to change (e.g., for the still image menu, select from the 12 available slots). Press the center of the control wheel.

• To change the movie function menu, you would select a movie function menu item in this step.

3. Navigate the list of available functions using the control wheel. Select the new function you want to assign (e.g., [Grid Line Display]) and press the center to confirm.

To Customize the Fn Menu for Playback Mode:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Fn Menu Settings].

2. Select the playback function menu item you want to change (e.g., [Send to Smartphone]).

3. Navigate and select the new function (e.g., [Photo Capture]) and press the center to confirm.

Hint: If Touch Operation is enabled, you can also open the Fn Menu Settings by pressing and holding the Fn icon on the screen.

My Menu allows you to create a custom menu screen with up to 42 of your most frequently used menu items for quick access.

Adding an Item to My Menu

1. Go to MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Add Item].

2. Navigate through the camera’s menus to find the item you want to add. Select it using the control wheel.

3. Select a destination (position) for the item on the My Menu screen.

You can also add an item directly from its location in the main menu by highlighting it and pressing the (Delete) button, which will bring up a context menu where you can select [Add to My Menu].

Sorting, Deleting, and Displaying My Menu

• Sort Item: Go to [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item] to rearrange the items you have added.

• Delete Item/Page/All: Go to [My Menu Setting] and choose [Delete Item], [Delete Page], or [Delete All] to remove items from your My Menu.

• Display From My Menu: To make My Menu the first screen that appears when you press the MENU button, go to [My Menu Setting] → [Display From My Menu] → [On].

Note: You cannot add items from the Playback menu to My Menu.

This function allows you to choose whether certain camera settings are shared between still image and movie modes, or if they should be set separately for each.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → Select [Different Set for Still/Mv].

2. An operation guide will appear. Select [OK] to see the setting screen.

3. Add check marks to the items that you want to set separately for still image shooting and movie recording, and then select [OK].

Items that can be set separately:

• Aperture

• Shutter Speed

• ISO

• Exposure Comp.

• Metering Mode

• White Balance

• Picture Profile

• Focus Mode

Note: When you switch from a common setting to separate settings, the current settings are applied to both modes. When switching from separate to common, the setting values for those items return to their initial defaults, with some exceptions for aperture, shutter speed, and custom white balance.

You can lock the multi-selector, dials, and/or control wheel by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.

1. First, configure what gets locked by going to MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Lock Operation Parts].

2. Select the desired setting:

• Off: Nothing is locked.

• Multi-Selector Only: Locks the multi-selector.

• Dial + Wheel: Locks the front dial, rear dial, and control wheel.

• All: Locks the multi-selector, front dial, rear dial, and control wheel.

3. To activate the lock, press and hold the Fn (Function) button until the message “Locked.” appears on the monitor. To release the lock, hold the Fn button down again.

Hint: You can lock all buttons, dials, and wheels (except the shutter button) by pressing and holding the MENU button and the Fn button simultaneously for 5 seconds. Repeat this action to release the lock.

You can set how the camera switches the display between the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor screen.

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Select Finder/Monitor].

2. Choose the desired setting:

• Auto: 1: The display switches to the viewfinder when you look into it. The eye sensor is deactivated based on the monitor’s position (e.g., when flipped out), preventing accidental switching. However, when the viewfinder is open, the eye sensor is always active.

• Auto: 2: The display switches to the viewfinder when you look into it, regardless of the monitor’s position or angle. The eye sensor is always active.

• VF(Manual): The monitor is turned off, and the image is displayed only in the viewfinder.

• Monitor(Manual): The viewfinder is turned off, and the image is always displayed on the monitor.

Hint:

• The [Select Finder/Monitor] function is assigned to the C7 button by default. You can assign it to a different key if you prefer.

• To keep the monitor completely off while shooting (e.g., for astrophotography), you can set the monitor display to [Monitor Off] using the DISP button after setting [Select Finder/Monitor] to [VF(Manual)].

Note: Under strong light, the eye sensor might not detect your eye properly. If the display switches unintentionally with [Auto: 2], try using [Auto: 1] or [Monitor(Manual)].

Playing Back Still Images

1. Press the (Playback) button to enter playback mode.

2. Select the image you want to view using the control wheel.

• If images are grouped (e.g., from a continuous burst), you can press the center of the control wheel to view the images within that group.

Playing Back Movies

1. Press the (Playback) button to enter playback mode.

2. Select the movie you want to play using the control wheel.

3. Press the center of the control wheel to start playback.

Playback Operations

During movie playback, you can press the down side of the control wheel to display an operation panel. This panel allows you to:

• Play/Pause

• Fast-forward/Fast-rewind

• Forward/Reverse slow playback

• Go to the next/previous movie file

• Display the next/previous frame (when paused)

• Capture a still photo from the movie (Photo Capture)

• Adjust sound volume

Note: The camera creates an image database file on the memory card. If you have images on the card from another device, you may need to use the [Recover Image DB] function in the MENU for them to play back correctly.

1. While viewing a still image in playback mode, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T (telephoto) side to zoom in.

• The camera will typically zoom in on the area that was in focus during shooting. If focus information isn’t available, it will zoom into the center.

• Slide the lever to the W (wide) side to adjust the zoom level.

2. Use the top/bottom/right/left sides of the control wheel to pan around the enlarged image.

3. Press the MENU button or the center of the control wheel to exit the enlarged view.

Hint: You can change the initial magnification and starting position of the zoom in the Playback menu under [Magnification]. You can set it to start at a standard magnification or the previous magnification used, and to start at the focused position or the center of the image.

1. While in playback mode viewing a single image, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W (wide) side.

2. The display will switch to an index screen showing multiple images. Use the control wheel to navigate and select an image.

To change the number of images displayed:

Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Image Index] and choose either 9 or 30 images.

To return to single-image view:

Select the desired image on the index screen and press the center of the control wheel.

To jump to an image quickly:

On the index screen, use the control wheel to select the vertical bar on the left. You can then use the top/bottom sides of the wheel to navigate by date or folder.

You can narrow down the images to be played back based on various criteria.

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Playback Filter Condition].

2. Set your desired filtering conditions from the options below.

3. Select [Execute Filter] to apply the filter.

Filtering Conditions:

• Date: Filter by shooting date.

• Folder: Filter by folder.

• Still Images/Movies: Show only stills or only movies.

• Rating: Filter by the star rating you have assigned.

• Protect: Show only protected images.

• Shot Mark: Filter movies by the presence of shot marks.

• FTP Transfer Status: Filter by FTP transfer status.

• Smartphone Trans State: Filter by smartphone transfer status.

• File Format: Filter by file format (e.g., RAW, JPEG, XAVC S 4K).

Hint: When the filter is active, white lines will appear at the top and bottom of the playback screen. Functions like Delete, Protect, and Rating will only apply to the filtered images.

This setting determines how the front and rear dials behave during playback, allowing you to jump between images instead of just moving one by one.

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Image Jump Setting].

2. Select either the front or rear dial to configure.

3. Select the desired jumping method:

• One by one / By 10 images / By 100 images: Jumps by a set number of images.

• Top Image: Jumps to the first image of each burst or scene.

• By 3 minutes/By 5 minutes/etc.: Jumps by a specified time unit based on shooting time.

• Protect Only: Jumps only between protected images.

• Rating Only: Jumps between rated images.

• Shot Mark Only: Jumps between movies that have Shot Marks.

• Divider Frame Only: Jumps between divider frames.

Protecting an image marks it with a (protect) icon and prevents it from being deleted by the normal delete function. Note that formatting the memory card will still erase protected images.

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Protect].

2. Choose the desired method:

• Multiple Img.: Allows you to select individual images to protect. Navigate to an image and press the center of the control wheel to add a check mark. Repeat for other images, then select MENU → [OK].

• All in this Folder: Protects all images in the currently selected folder.

• Cancel All in this Folder: Removes protection from all images in the folder.

• All with this date: Protects all images taken on a specific date.

• Cancel All with this date: Removes protection from all images on a specific date.

• All Images in This Group: Protects all images in a selected group (e.g., a continuous burst).

• All Filtered: Protects all images that are currently displayed based on a playback filter.

Hint: You can assign the [Protect] function to a custom key for quick one-press protection of the currently viewed image.

Assigning a star rating helps you find and organize images more easily.

Rating Images During Playback

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Rating].

2. The rating selection screen will appear. Use the left/right sides of the control wheel to select an image, then press the center.

3. Use the left/right sides of the control wheel to select the star level (e.g., ★★★), and press the center to apply it.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

Rating Images While Shooting (Still Images Only)

You can assign a rating to the last still image you shot by using a custom key. First, assign [Add Rating (★)] through [Add Rating (★★★★★)] to a custom key in the [Custom Key/Dial Set.] menu. After shooting a still image, press the assigned key to apply the rating.

Hint: You can also assign the general [Rating] function to a custom key for playback. Each time you press the key while viewing an image, the star rating will change.

This function allows you to capture a single frame from a movie and save it as a separate still image file.

1. In playback mode, select and play the movie you want to capture a still from.

2. Pause the movie.

3. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → [Photo Capture].

4. Use the on-screen controls (forward/reverse slow playback, next/previous frame) to find the exact frame you want to capture.

5. Press the (Photo Capture) icon on the screen or the center of the control wheel to capture the scene. The scene is saved as a still image.

File Format for Captured Stills

You can choose the format for the captured still images (JPEG or HEIF) by going to MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → [JPEG/HEIF Switch].

• JPEG: Prioritizes compatibility.

• HEIF(4:2:0) / HEIF(4:2:2): Prioritizes image quality and compression efficiency with 10-bit color. HEIF requires compatible software/hardware for viewing.

You can copy images from the currently selected playback slot to the card in the other slot. Before starting, ensure [Disp Set of Multi Media] is set to [Follow PB Settings] so you are only viewing images from one card.

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → [Copy].

2. Set the conditions for the images you want to copy (e.g., copy only movies, or only images with a certain rating). You can also press the Fn button to select specific images to copy. Once your conditions are set, select [OK].

3. Select [OK] again and press the center of the control wheel to begin copying.

Copying Conditions:

• Target Group: Copy images from This Date, This Folder, This Media, or All Filtered images.

• Still Images/Movies: Copy All, Only Still Images, or Only Movies.

• Target Img (Rating): Copy images based on their star rating.

• Target Movie (Shot Mark): Copy movies based on the presence of shot marks.

• Target Img (Protect): Copy all images or only protected images.

Note:

• If protected images are copied, the protection will be canceled on the destination card.

• To copy a movie, the destination memory card must support the recording format of that movie.

• Copying many images may take a long time; use a sufficiently charged battery.

Once an image is deleted, it cannot be restored. Confirm the image before deleting.

1. Go to MENU → (Playback) → [Delete].

2. Select the desired deletion method:

• Multiple Img.: Select individual images to delete. Navigate to an image and press the center of the control wheel to add a check mark. When finished, select MENU → [OK].

• All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder.

• All with this date: Deletes all images taken on the selected date.

• All Other Than This Img.: In a group, deletes all images except the one currently selected.

• All Images in This Group: Deletes all images in the selected group.

• All Filtered: Deletes all images currently shown based on a playback filter.

Note: Protected images cannot be deleted with this function. To delete all images, including protected ones, you must format the memory card.

Other Delete Options:

• Delete pressing twice: You can enable a setting in the [Delete] menu that allows you to delete the currently viewed image by pressing the (Delete) button twice.

• Delete confirm.: You can set the default cursor position on the delete confirmation screen to either “Delete” or “Cancel”.

To view images on a TV, you will need an HDMI cable (sold separately) that is compatible with the HDMI Type-A terminal on the camera.

1. Turn off both the camera and the TV.

2. Connect the HDMI terminal of the camera to an HDMI jack on the TV using the HDMI cable.

3. Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct HDMI input.

4. Turn on the camera. The images shot with the product will appear on the TV screen. The camera’s monitor will not be lit.

5. Use the control wheel on the camera to select an image for viewing. If the playback screen is not displayed, press the (Playback) button on the camera.

Troubleshooting and Notes:

• If images do not appear on the TV screen, go to the camera’s MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Resolution] and select a resolution ([2160p], [1080p], or [1080i]) that is compatible with your TV.

• Do not connect the camera and another device using the output terminals of both, as this can cause a malfunction.

• If the camera performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote, go to MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] and set it to [Off].

Formatting a memory card erases all data permanently, including protected images and registered settings (M1-M4). It is recommended to format new cards or cards used in other devices in this camera for stable performance. Always back up important data before formatting.

Quick Formatting

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Format].

2. Select the memory card slot you wish to format (Slot 1 or Slot 2).

3. Select [Enter] to perform a quick format.

Full Formatting

Full formatting initializes all areas of the memory card and is recommended if you feel the card’s read/write speed has become slow or if you want to erase data completely. It takes longer than a quick format.

• On the format confirmation screen, press the (Delete) button. A message to perform full formatting will be displayed. Select [Enter] to begin.

Important Notes:

• Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit during formatting.

• You cannot format a memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%.

• Formatting a card on a computer may make it unusable in the camera depending on the format type. It is best to format the card in the camera.

You can select which memory card slot to use for recording, or set up simultaneous or sorted recording modes.

To select the recording slot for Still Images:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Rec. Media Settings].

2. Select [Recording Media] (with the still image icon).

3. Choose your desired setting:

• Slot 1: Records still images to the card in Slot 1.

• Slot 2: Records still images to the card in Slot 2.

• Simult. Recording: Records the same still image to both cards simultaneously (for backup).

• Sort Recording: Records still images with different file formats (e.g., RAW to Slot 1, JPEG to Slot 2) or sizes to different slots.

To select the recording slot for Movies:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Rec. Media Settings].

2. Select [Recording Media] (with the movie icon).

3. Choose your desired setting:

• Slot 1: Records movies to the card in Slot 1.

• Slot 2: Records movies to the card in Slot 2.

• Simult. Recording: Records the same movie file to both cards simultaneously.

When set to [On], this function automatically switches the recording slot if the current memory card becomes full, allowing you to continue shooting without interruption.

To enable it, go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Rec. Media Settings] → [Auto Switch Media Card] → [On].

The behavior depends on your recording settings:

• Standard Recording (to one card): If the card in Slot 1 becomes full, the camera automatically switches to recording on the card in Slot 2. Once you replace the full card in Slot 1, the camera can switch back to it if Slot 2 becomes full.

• Simultaneous Recording (to two cards): If one of the memory cards becomes full, simultaneous recording stops, and the camera continues to record only on the card that still has space.

• Sort Recording (RAW to one card, JPEG to another): If one card becomes full (e.g., the RAW card in Slot 1), the camera will start recording both RAW and JPEG files to the other card (Slot 2). Once you replace the full card, the camera can resume separate recording.

Hint: The slot currently being recorded to is indicated by an arrow symbol on the monitor. After the camera auto-switches, you should replace the full memory card in the former slot.

You can customize how still image files/folders and movie files are named.

For Still Images ([File/Folder Settings]):

Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File/Folder Settings].

• File Number: [Series] continues file numbering even with a new folder. [Reset] starts file numbering from 0001 in each new folder.

• Set File Name: Specify the first three characters of the file name (e.g., “ABC” instead of “DSC”).

• Folder Name: [Standard Form] names folders like “100MSDCF”. [Date Form] names folders like “100_0405” (for April 5th).

• Create New Folder: Manually creates a new folder for recording.

For Movies ([File Settings]):

Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings].

• File Number: [Series] continues numbering even if the card is changed. [Reset] starts from 0001 when the card is changed.

• File Name Format: Choose a naming convention:

– [Standard]: e.g., C0001

– [Cam ID + Reel#]: e.g., A001C001_230101AB (combines Camera ID, Reel, Camera Position, File#, Date, Random string)

– [Title]: e.g., MyProject0001

– [Date + Title]: e.g., 230101_MyProject0001

– [Title + Date]: e.g., MyProject_230101_0001

• Cam ID + Reel# Settings: Configure the camera ID (A-Z) and reel number (001-999) for that format.

• Title Name Settings: Enter a custom title for the title-based formats.

This setting determines whether to display the file name of the movie while shooting. The file name of a movie to be shot will be displayed in the shooting standby mode.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Display File Name] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: Displays the file name on the movie recording screen.

Off: Does not display the file name on the movie recording screen.

You can write IPTC information when recording still images. Create and edit IPTC information using the IPTC Metadata Preset and write the information to a memory card beforehand.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [IPTC Information] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Write IPTC Info: Sets IPTC information to be written to still images. ([Off]/[IPTC1] – [IPTC20]). If you select anything other than [Off], the IPTC number will appear on the shooting screen and IPTC information will be written to still images.

Import/Delete: Imports IPTC information to the camera. Deletes IPTC information registered to the camera.

Delete All: Deletes all IPTC information registered to the camera.

To import or delete IPTC information:

You can register up to 20 presets of IPTC information to the camera.

To import IPTC information, select [Import/Delete], select the destination ([IPTC1] – [IPTC20]), and then press the center of the control wheel. Then, select the memory card slot containing the memory card to which the IPTC metadata files are saved and select the file that you want to register to the camera.

To delete IPTC information, select the IPTC information that you want to delete from the camera on the [Import/Delete] screen, and then press the delete button.

Note:

When you play back images that have IPTC information, the IPTC icon appears on the screen.

You cannot edit or check IPTC information on the camera.

Before lending out or handing over the camera, initialize the camera or perform [Delete All] to delete IPTC information.

You can write copyright information onto still images.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Copyright Info] → desired setting.

2. When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the screen. Enter your desired name. You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols, up to 46 letters.

Menu item details:

Write Copyright Info: Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off]). If you select [On], a © (Copyright) icon will appear on the shooting screen.

Set Photographer: Sets the photographer name.

Set Copyright: Sets the copyright holder name.

Disp. Copyright Info: Displays the current copyright information.

Note:

A © (Copyright) icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information.

To prevent unauthorized use, be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera.

This function writes the camera’s serial number when shooting.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Write Serial Number] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: Writes the camera’s serial number to the image.

Off: Does not write the camera’s serial number to the image.

This setting controls the Wi-Fi function of the camera.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → desired setting.

Set this function to [On] to search for connectable access points. If connectable access points are not found, use [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to configure the settings.

Menu item details:

On: Uses the Wi-Fi function.

Off: Does not use the Wi-Fi function.

Note:

The wireless access point or router is referred to as the “access point”.

This camera can connect to an access point with WPA3-SAE or WPA2-PSK security settings or without. For security, we strongly recommend using an access point with WPA3 or WPA2 security settings.

Connecting to an access point without security may result in hacking or other vulnerabilities. We do not recommend using an access point without security settings unless for a specific reason.

If your access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can register it easily. Set [Wi-Fi Connect] to [On] in advance.

How to connect:

1. On the camera, go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push].

2. Push the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the access point to connect.

Note:

[WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method. If the security setting is WPA3 only or the access point does not support the WPS button method, perform [Access Point Set.].

A connection may not be possible or the communication distance may be shorter depending on surrounding conditions like wall materials or obstructions. If this happens, change the location of the product or move it closer to the access point.

You can register your access point manually. Before starting, check the SSID name, security system, and password of the access point. Set [Wi-Fi Connect] to [On] in advance.

How to set up:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Access Point Set.].

2. Select the access point you want to register.

– If the desired access point is displayed, select it.

– If it’s not displayed, select [Manual Setting] and set the access point. You can choose [Manual Registration] to input the SSID or [WPS PIN] to enter the PIN code displayed on the camera into the connected device.

3. Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without a lock mark do not require a password.

4. Select [OK].

Other setting items:

You can set more items by selecting the [Detail] button or pressing the right side of the control wheel.

Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. When [On], connections to that access point are prioritized, and it is marked with a crown icon.

IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual].

IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Second DNS Server: If you set IP Address Setting to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment.

Note on manual entry:

– SSID: Max 32 characters (letters, numbers, symbols).

– Password: 8 to 64 characters (letters, numbers, symbols).

– IP Address/Subnet Mask etc.: Max 15 characters (numbers and “.” only).

This setting applies to a Wi-Fi Direct connection with a smartphone or computer. [5GHz] offers faster and more stable data transfers than [2.4GHz].

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

2.4GHz/5GHz

This function displays Wi-Fi information for the camera such as the MAC address, IP address, etc.

How to view:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Display Wi-Fi Info.].

Note: Information other than the MAC address is displayed when [Wi-Fi Connect] is set to [On].

If you want to change which devices have permission to connect via Wi-Fi Direct, reset the connection information.

How to reset:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK].

Note:

If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting, you must make the settings for the smartphone again.

If you connect to a computer with Wi-Fi Direct after resetting, you must reconfigure the settings on the computer.

These settings control the connection to a smartphone, Bluetooth remote commander, or shooting grip.

How to configure:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.

Menu item details:

Bluetooth Function: Sets whether to activate the Bluetooth function. ([On]/[Off])

Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera with a smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander.

Manage Paired Device: Allows you to check or delete pairing information for devices.

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl: Sets whether to use a Bluetooth compatible remote commander. ([On]/[Off])

Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera.

Note:

Only pair with trusted devices. Avoid unsolicited pairing requests.

Turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use.

Check your paired devices regularly and delete unnecessary ones.

After deleting pairing information on your smartphone, delete the corresponding information from the camera using [Manage Paired Device].

You can operate the camera using a compatible Bluetooth remote commander or shooting grip (sold separately).

Setup procedure:

1. On the camera, select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On].

2. On the camera, select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] → [On]. If no device is paired, the pairing screen will appear.

3. If needed, select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Pairing] to display the pairing screen.

4. On the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing. Refer to its instruction manual for details.

5. On the camera, select [OK] on the confirmation screen for the Bluetooth connection.

Menu item details:

On: Enables Bluetooth remote commander operation.

Off: Disables Bluetooth remote commander operation.

Icons for Bluetooth connection:

– (Bluetooth connection available): Connection is established.

– (Bluetooth connection unavailable): Connection is not established.

Note:

If the connection is unstable, remove obstacles like people or metal objects between the camera and remote.

Power-saving mode cannot be used when [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is [On].

Only one Bluetooth remote commander can be connected at a time.

You can connect the camera to a network via wired LAN by connecting a commercially available USB-LAN conversion adaptor to the USB Type-C terminal.

How to configure:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

LAN IP Address Setting: Sets whether to configure the IP address automatically or manually. ([Auto]/[Manual])

Display Wired LAN Info.: Displays wired LAN information like the MAC or IP address.

IP Address / Subnet Mask / etc.: If you set [LAN IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. The maximum length is 15 characters (numbers and “.” only).

Note:

Use a trusted network when connecting via wired LAN.

Using an untrusted network carries a risk of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. If you notice anything unusual, disconnect immediately.

We recommend a gigabit ethernet adaptor for USB Type-C connections. Not all USB-LAN adaptors are guaranteed to operate properly.

Connects to the network using a USB-LAN conversion adaptor or by tethering to your smartphone.

How to set up:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [USB-LAN/Tethering] → desired connection method.

To disconnect, select [USB-LAN Disconnection] or [Tethering Disconnection].

Menu item details:

USB-LAN Connection: Connects to the network using a USB-LAN conversion adaptor.

Tethering Connection: Connects to the network using your smartphone’s tethering connection.

Note:

When connecting via USB-LAN, use a trusted network.

Only use trusted smartphones for tethering.

When you board an airplane, you can temporarily disable all wireless-related functions, including Wi-Fi.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting.

If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.

You can change the device name used for Wi-Fi, [Remote Shooting], or Bluetooth connections.

How to change:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name].

2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK].

Note: The maximum length is 20 characters, including letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols.

This function imports a root certificate needed to verify a server from a memory card. It is used for encrypted communication during FTP transfers, network streaming, etc.

Procedure:

1. Save a root certificate to a memory card. The file should be in the root directory and named according to the function:

– [FTP Function]: cacert.pem (PEM format)

– [Streaming]: RTMPcert.pem (PEM format)

– [Cloud Connection and other functions]: sonycert

2. Insert the memory card with the certificate into Slot 1 on the camera.

3. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Import Root Certificate] → Select the function that uses the root certificate, and then select [OK]. The certificate will be read and updated on the camera.

Note:

Do not remove the memory card during read operations.

When network settings are reset, the root certificate on the camera is also reset.

The maximum size of a root certificate that can be loaded is 1 MB.

This setting encrypts communications between the camera and a device during remote shooting or image transfer.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Access Authen.: Sets whether to encrypt communication. ([On] / [Off])

User: Sets the username for access authentication.

Password: Sets the password for access authentication.

Generate Password: Automatically generates a password for access authentication.

Note:

When [Access Authen.] is set to [Off], communication is performed without SSH connection authentication or encryption. The content may be intercepted. Make sure this setting is not unintentionally set to [Off].

For the password, set a long character string that is difficult to guess and keep it secure.

The numbers/types of characters for User and Password are as follows:

– [User]: Max 16 characters (letters, numbers, symbols ! % . = _ ).

– [Password]: Between 8 and 16 characters (letters, numbers, symbols ! % . = _ – + , ).

Initialize the camera before lending or giving it to others.

This displays the information required when connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone using access authentication.

How to view:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info].

The information required to connect, such as the username, password, MAC address, and fingerprint, will be displayed.

Note:

When displaying this information, make sure no one else is around to prevent unauthorized use of usernames, passwords, and fingerprints.

Initialize the camera before lending or giving it to others.

This changes the Wi-Fi Direct setting to improve connection compatibility.

How to change:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Wi-Fi Direct Settings] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Type1 (Standard): Connects via Wi-Fi Direct in a standard format. It is recommended that you normally set this option.

Type2: Set to [Type2] only if you cannot connect via Wi-Fi Direct with the [Type1 (Standard)] setting. This may improve the connection.

Note: If you change the setting when the Wi-Fi connection is normal, it may affect connections with external devices.

This function resets all network settings to their default values.

How to reset:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter].

Note:

[Airplane Mode] will not be reset to [Off] even if you perform this action when [Airplane Mode] is set to [On].

Your Creators’ Cloud account information will not be deleted. It can be deleted in [Cloud Information].

You can set up image transferring using an FTP server or transfer images to the FTP server. Basic knowledge of FTP servers is required.

How to set up:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [FTP Transfer] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → desired setting.

You can adjust the brightness of the screen.

How to adjust:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of -2 to +2.

Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.

Note: The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set to [Manual] for indoor shooting.

When using the viewfinder, the product adjusts its brightness according to the surrounding environment.

How to adjust:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically.

Manual: Selects the desired brightness from the setting values.

Note: When the temperature of the camera rises, the viewfinder may become dark.

This setting adjusts the color temperature of the viewfinder.

How to adjust:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

-2 to +2: When you select “-“, the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color. When you select “+”, it changes to a colder color.

Display the subject’s movements more smoothly by adjusting the viewfinder frame rate during still image shooting. This is useful for fast-moving subjects.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Frame Rate] → desired setting.

This function can also be assigned to a custom key.

Menu item details:

Standard: Displays the subject at a normal frame rate.

High: Displays the movements of the subject more smoothly.

Note:

When set to [High], [Display Quality] is locked to [Standard].

Even when set to [High], the setting may switch to [Standard] depending on temperature and shooting conditions.

The frame rate is restricted during playback, HDMI connection, or when the camera’s internal temperature is high.

This setting controls whether the monitor turns off automatically in still image shooting modes.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Monitor Off] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Does not turn OFF: The monitor does not turn off.

2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/1 Min: Turns the monitor off after the designated time without any operation. You can resume shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Note: If you will not be using the camera for a long period, turn the camera off completely.

This sets the amount of time the camera will wait before entering power save mode if it is not in use (except when powered from a computer or smartphone). You can resume shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway down or performing other operations.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Power Save Start Time] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Off/30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec

Note:

Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time.

When set to [Off] or [30 Min], power consumption is higher than usual.

The power save function is deactivated in the following situations:

– When powered via USB from a computer or other device

– While playing back slideshows

– During FTP transfer

– While recording movies

– While connected to a computer or TV

– When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On]

– While streaming

– While uploading images to Creators’ Cloud

This sets whether to enable power save linkage when the monitor is opened or closed facing inward.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Power Save by Monitor] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Both Linked: Enables power save linkage. The camera returns from power saving when the monitor is opened, and enters power saving when the monitor is closed facing inward.

Open: Return: The camera returns from power saving mode when the monitor is opened.

Close: Power Save: The camera enters power saving mode when the monitor is closed facing inward.

Does Not Link: Disables power save linkage with the monitor.

This sets the temperature at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When set to [High], you can continue shooting even when the camera temperature gets hotter than normal.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Auto Power OFF Temp.] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Standard: Sets the standard temperature for the camera to turn off.

High: Sets the temperature at which the camera turns off to higher than [Standard].

Notes when [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High]:

– Do not shoot while holding the camera in your hand. Use a tripod.

– Using the camera while holding it in your hand for a long period may cause low-temperature burns.

Continuous recording time for movies when set to [High]:

The duration of time available for continuous movie recording is as follows when starting with default settings after the power has been off for a while.

– Ambient temperature: 25°C (77°F)

– HD movies: Approx. 90 minutes

– 4K movies: Approx. 60 minutes

– Ambient temperature: 40°C (104°F)

– HD movies: Approx. 90 minutes

– 4K movies: Approx. 60 minutes

Conditions: HD: XAVC S HD (59.94p 50M/50p 50M 4:2:0 8bit); 4K: XAVC S 4K (59.94p 150M/50p 150M 4:2:0 8bit); when camera is not connected via Wi-Fi; using a CFexpress Type A memory card; when the monitor is open.

This sets the control method for the cooling fan, which keeps the camera temperature from rising.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Fan Control] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Auto: Operates the cooling fan automatically based on the internal temperature of the camera.

Minimum: Operates the cooling fan while suppressing operating sounds, unless the internal temperature of the camera exceeds a certain temperature.

Off in Rec: Does not operate the cooling fan while recording movies, unless the internal temperature exceeds a certain temperature. The fan rotates at maximum speed when not recording.

You can change the display quality of the screen.

How to change:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Display Quality] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

High: Displays in high quality. This may help improve viewfinder flickering (moiré or jaggies).

Standard: Displays in standard quality.

Note:

When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher.

When the camera temperature rises, the setting may become locked to [Standard].

When [Finder Frame Rate] is set to [High], [Display Quality] becomes locked to [Standard].

This selects the USB connection method when the camera is connected to a computer or other device.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Sel. When Connect: Each time you connect the USB cable, select the mode you want to use from the following: [Live Stream(USB Streaming)], [Image Transfer (MSC)], [Image Transfer (MTP)], or [Remote Shoot/Trn.].

USB Streaming: Performs USB streaming via the connected computer or smartphone.

Mass Storage(MSC): Establishes a Mass Storage connection. The camera is recognized as a removable disk, and you can transfer files.

MTP: Establishes an MTP connection. The camera is recognized as a media device, and you can transfer still images/movies. The memory card in slot 1 is the connection target.

Remote Shoot/Trn.: Uses Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) to control the product from a computer, or Creators’ App to shoot and transfer images to your smartphone via USB.

This setting enhances compatibility by limiting USB connection functions.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Multi: Normally, use this setting.

Single: Set to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.

This sets whether to supply power via the USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or a USB device.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Power Supply] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: Power is supplied to the product via a USB cable.

Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a USB cable.

Operations available while supplying power via a USB cable:

Note:

Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable.

This product cannot be powered via the Multi/Micro USB terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal.

When you connect the camera to a TV or monitor device with an HDMI cable, you can select the output resolution for still image shooting or playback.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Auto: The camera automatically recognizes the resolution of the connected TV or output device.

2160p: Outputs signals in 2160p.

1080p: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p).

1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).

Note: If images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select [1080i], [1080p], or [2160p] based on the connected TV.

This sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable for 4K or RAW movies.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Output Settings] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Rec. Media dur HDMI Output: Sets whether to record movies on the camera’s memory card during HDMI output. [On] records to both. [Off(HDMI Only)] outputs only to the HDMI device.

Output Resolution: Sets the output resolution ([Auto]/[2160p]/[1080p]/[1080i]) when not outputting RAW.

4K Output Set. (HDMI Only): Sets the frame rate and color depth of 4K movie output when recording is set to [Off(HDMI Only)] and RAW output is off.

RAW Output: Sets whether to output RAW movies to a RAW-compatible device. ([On]/[Off])

RAW Output Setting: Sets the frame rate when outputting RAW movies.

Time Code Output: Sets whether to output time code and user bit. ([On]/[Off])

REC Control: Sets whether to start/stop recording on the external recorder remotely by operating the camera. ([On]/[Off])

4ch Audio Output: When recording in 4 channels, sets the combination of audio channels for output. ([CH1/CH2] or [CH3/CH4])

Note:

RAW movies cannot be recorded on the memory card of the camera.

When outputting RAW movies, the image will be in the APS-C size/Super-35mm-equivalent angle of view.

The gamma is locked to S-Log3 during RAW output.

This selects whether or not to display shooting information on a TV or monitor device connected via an HDMI cable.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: Displays shooting information on the TV. The recorded image and shooting info are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor.

Off: Does not display shooting information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and shooting info are displayed on the camera’s monitor.

Note: If the camera is connected to a TV or monitor via HDMI, the playback screen will not be displayed in the viewfinder.

When connecting this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV.

How to use:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting.

2. Connect this product to a TV. The input of the TV will switch automatically and images will be displayed.

Menu item details:

On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control.

Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control.

Note:

If you connect this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited.

If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote, set this function to [Off].

This setting selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages.

How to change:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [Language] → desired language.

You can set the area, daylight savings, date display format, and the date and time. This screen appears automatically during initial setup or when the internal backup battery is discharged.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [Area/Date/Time Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Area Setting: Sets the area where you are using the camera.

Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On] / [Off].

Date/Time: Sets the date and time. You can switch the time display format (24-hour or 12-hour) by pressing the Delete button.

Date Format: Selects the date display format.

Note: To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.

This allows playback of movies recorded with the product on an NTSC/PAL system TV.

How to use:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter]

This selects whether the camera produces a sound when it focuses and during self-timer shooting.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio Signal(Shooting)] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On:all: The shutter and focus confirmation produce sounds.

On:w/o shutter: Sounds are produced for focus confirmation, etc., but the electronic shutter is silent.

On:shutter only: Only the electronic shutter produces sounds.

Off: Sounds are not produced.

Note: When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], this setting becomes locked to [Off]. If the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses.

This sets whether the camera produces an electronic sound when it starts up and shuts down.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio Signal(Start/End)] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: An electronic sound is produced.

Off: No electronic sound is produced.

Note: When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], this setting is locked to [Off].

This sets the volume of audio signals from the camera, such as the shutter sound.

How to adjust:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio Signal Volume].

2. Select the desired level using the left/right side of the control wheel. You can check the sound volume by pressing the Delete button while setting the volume level.

Note:

The camera does not output audio signals when the volume is set to [0].

You cannot check the sound volume when [Audio signals] is set to [Off], when [Silent Mode] is set to [On], or during movie recording.

This sets whether to turn on the recording lamps during movie recording.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [REC Lamp] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

All On: Turns on all recording lamps.

Only Front Off: Does not turn on the front lamp, but turns on the rear lamp and the REC button light.

All Off: Does not turn on any of the recording lamps.

Note: Change the settings when there is an object that reflects light, such as glass, in the direction of shooting. The REC button on top lights up along with the rear recording lamp.

This sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately).

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of the camera.

REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop.

REC Link&STBY: The video light turns on when movie recording starts and dims when not recording (STBY).

Auto: The video light automatically turns on when it is dark.

This function helps clean dust from the image sensor and prevent dust from adhering to it.

How to use:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Anti-dust Function] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Sensor Cleaning: The image sensor vibrates to shake off dust. Use a commercially available blower to clean the surface if necessary.

Shutter When Pwr OFF: Sets whether to close the shutter when you turn off the camera to prevent dust adhesion. ([On]/[Off]) If you select [On], the shutter will close when you turn the camera off with the power switch. A shutter sound is heard when the camera is turned on/off.

Note:

When [Shutter When Pwr OFF] is set to [On], attach the lens cap before storing the camera to prevent strong light (like sunlight) from being focused inside, which could cause smoke or fire.

Do not touch the closed shutter or clean it with a blower, as it may become damaged.

If there is a risk of water droplets on the shutter, set this function to [Off].

Make sure the battery level is 51% or more before performing [Sensor Cleaning].

The shutter will not close when the power turns off due to power-saving mode or battery exhaustion. In this case, turn the camera on and off again to close it.

This sets whether to automatically optimize the image sensor (pixel mapping). Normally, this function should be set to [On].

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Auto Pixel Mapping] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

On: Performs pixel mapping automatically at regular intervals when you turn off the camera. Shutter sounds will be produced.

Off: Does not perform pixel mapping automatically.

Note: If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly (recommended once every three days). If not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images.

You can manually optimize the image sensor. If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform this regularly (recommended once every three days).

How to perform:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → select [Pixel Mapping].

2. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen. Pixel mapping will be performed. The camera cannot be operated during the process and will restart when complete.

Note:

If you see bright spots in a recorded image, perform [Pixel Mapping] immediately.

Pixel mapping cannot be performed when the battery is low.

If not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images.

This displays the version of the product’s software, lens firmware, and Mount Adaptor firmware.

How to check:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Version].

Menu item details:

Body: Displays the firmware version of the camera body.

Lens: Displays the firmware version of the lens (if compatible) or Mount Adaptor (if compatible).

Note: Updating can be performed only when the remaining battery level is 51% or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack.

This function displays the serial number of the camera.

How to display:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Display Serial Number].

Sets the function for reading aloud information such as text on the screen. This function is only available when the language set in the menu is supported.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Screen Reader] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Screen Reader: Sets whether to use the function to read aloud. ([On]/[Off])

Speed: Sets the speed when reading aloud.

Volume: Sets the volume when reading aloud.

MENU Long Press to Switch: Sets whether to enable switching the function on/off by pressing and holding the MENU button. ([On]/[Off])

Screen Reader Language: Selects the language to use. You can also remove any additional installed languages.

To update the screen reader data:

If the screen reader data needs updating (indicated by a red badge), follow the procedure to download the “SCREADER.DAT” file, save it to the root directory of your memory card, and insert it into the camera to update.

To add a language for the screen reader:

You can install one additional language. Download the “SCREADER.DAT” file, save it to the root of your memory card, insert the card, and press the Delete button on the camera to see a list of installable languages. Select the language to add.

You can enlarge the menu screen display. Some menu screens do not support this function.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Enlarge Screen] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting.

Menu item details:

Enlarge Menu Scrn: Sets whether to use the function. ([Off]/[On (Custom Btn 2)]). When set to [On (Custom Btn 2)], the screen is enlarged by pressing the Custom button 2.

Magnification: Sets the magnification to use. ([x1.5]/[x2.0]/[x2.5])

To magnify the menu screen display:

On the menu screen, press the button specified in [Enlarge Menu Scrn].

You can move the displayed position using the multi-selector, front/rear dial, or control wheel.

Each time you press the button, the magnification scale changes.

To cancel, press the button repeatedly until the screen returns to normal.

You can save/load camera settings to/from a memory card. You can also load settings from another camera of the same model.

How to use:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → desired item.

Menu item details:

Load: Loads the settings from a memory card to this camera.

Save: Saves the current settings of this camera to a memory card.

Delete: Deletes the settings saved on a memory card.

Settings that cannot be saved:

Certain settings are not saved, including IPTC Information, Copyright Info, Custom White Balance, Face Memory, most Network settings, Language, and Area/Date/Time Setting.

Note:

You can save up to 10 settings per memory card.

Only Slot 1 is used for saving or loading data.

You cannot load settings from a different model camera.

Settings from a camera with a different system software version may fail to load.

This function resets the product to its default settings. Recorded images are retained.

How to reset:

1. Go to MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to default for both still image and movie recording.

Initialize: Initializes all settings to the default settings.

Note:

Do not eject the battery pack while resetting.

If you perform [Initialize], the privacy notice agreement will also be initialized.

Settings for [Picture Profile] are not reset, except for PPLUT 1-4.

Security and network settings are not deleted when you perform [Camera Settings Reset]. To reset these, perform [Reset Network Set.] or [Initialize].

Using the smartphone application Creators’ App, you can shoot an image while controlling the camera using a smartphone or transfer the images recorded on the camera to the smartphone.

Download and install the application Creators’ App from your smartphone’s application store. If it’s already installed, be sure to update it to the latest version.

You can also install the app by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen of the camera.

Note: Depending on future version upgrades, operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.

Monitor & Control is a smartphone application that supports monitoring and remote shooting functions required for movie shooting. It provides detailed live view and remote shooting controls by using the screen of your smartphone as a monitor for movie shooting.

Download and install the application from your smartphone’s application store. If it’s already installed, be sure to update it to the latest version.

Connect the camera to your smartphone (pairing) to use the smartphone application Creators’ App. This procedure is for connecting for the first time.

Pairing Procedure:

1. On the camera, select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Smartphone Connection].

2. Follow the instructions on the screen and set [Bluetooth Function] to [On]. A screen for waiting for a connection will appear.

3. Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone.

4. Follow the instructions on the app screen to pair the camera with your smartphone.

5. On the smartphone screen, select the desired function.

Connecting via a Wi-Fi access point:

After pairing, you can connect the camera and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi access point by selecting MENU on the camera → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]. Then follow the instructions on the smartphone screen.

Connecting without pairing:

If you want to connect without pairing, you must perform the Wi-Fi connection every time. Go to [Smartphone Connection] on the camera and press the Delete button to get the SSID and password. Enter these into your smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings, then launch the app and select “Connect only via Wi-Fi”.

With Creators’ App, you can shoot images while checking the shooting range of the camera on the screen of the smartphone. Connect the camera and smartphone by pairing them first.

Configure settings for images saved when performing remote shooting using a smartphone or computer.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Setting] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

Still Img. Save Dest.: Sets the save destination. ([Destination Only]/[Dest.+Camera]/[Camera Only])

Save Image Size: Selects the file size for images to be transferred when Save Dest. is [Dest.+Camera]. ([Original]/[2M])

RAW+J Save Image: Selects the file type for transfer when File Format is [RAW & JPEG]. ([RAW & JPEG]/[JPEG Only]/[RAW Only])

RAW+H Save Image: Selects the file type for transfer when File Format is [RAW & HEIF]. ([RAW & HEIF]/[HEIF Only]/[RAW Only])

Save JPEG Size/Save HEIF Size: When using [Sort Recording], selects whether the larger or smaller size image is transferred. ([Large Size]/[Small Size])

Note: When an unrecordable memory card is inserted, you cannot record still images even if the destination is set to [Camera Only] or [Dest.+Camera].

You can transfer images to a smartphone by selecting them on the camera. Pair the camera and smartphone in advance.

Procedure:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Select on Cam & Send] and configure settings like [Size of Sending Image].

2. Display the image to be transferred on the playback screen.

3. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Select on Cam & Send] → [Send] → [This Image].

4. Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone. A message indicating the transfer has started will appear.

5. Select [OK] on the smartphone.

To filter images for transfer:

You can filter images to be transferred by conditions like date, media, rating, shot marks, or protection status.

To add a Shot Mark to a movie:

While recording a movie, swipe the screen to display touch function icons, then touch S1 (Add Shot Mark1). You can also add Shot Marks during playback.

Note: Even if a transfer stops due to a network failure, you can resume it once the connection is restored.

You can reset the transfer status of images that have been sent to your smartphone. This allows you to retransfer images that were previously transferred. The images will not be deleted.

How to reset:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Reset Transfer Status].

If you press [OK] on the confirmation screen, all transferred images will become marked as untransferred.

Note: You cannot execute this function if there are images currently being transferred or scheduled for transfer. Wait until all transfers are complete.

This setting allows the camera to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. You can browse and transfer images from the camera’s memory card by operating the smartphone.

How to set:

1. Go to MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Cnct. while Power OFF] → desired setting.

Menu Item Details:

On: Accepts Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is off. The battery level is gradually depleted in this state.

Off: Does not accept Bluetooth connections while the camera is off.

How to browse/transfer images:

1. Set [Cnct. while Power OFF] to [On].

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Launch Creators’ App on the smartphone.

4. Select [View and Import] on the smartphone.

Note: If the smartphone is not operated for a certain period, the Bluetooth connection will deactivate. Select [View and Import] again to reconnect.

You can use the Creators’ App to obtain location information from a smartphone via Bluetooth and record it with your images. Pair the camera and smartphone in advance.

Procedure:

1. Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone, open the [Cameras] screen, and tap [Setup] → [Location Information Linkage].

2. Activate [Location Information Linkage] on the setting screen of Creators’ App. An icon for obtaining location information will appear on the camera’s monitor.

Icons displayed:

– (Obtaining location information): The camera is obtaining location information.

– (Location information cannot be obtained): The camera cannot obtain location information.

Note: If you publish or share images taken while location information is linked, the shooting location may be unintentionally made known to third parties. Turn off the linkage in Creators’ App before shooting if this is a concern.

Procedure:

1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.

2. Turn on the camera and the computer.

3. Go to (Setup) → [USB] → Set [USB Connection Mode] to [MassStorage(MSC)].

4. Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the computer with a USB cable (commercially available).

When you connect for the first time, the computer may automatically start a procedure to recognize the camera. Wait for it to finish.

For higher-speed communications, use a SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2)-compatible computer and cable.

Note: Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake it from sleep mode while a USB connection is established, as it may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the camera first.

Perform the following operations on the computer before disconnecting the camera.

Procedure:

1. Click the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon in the taskbar.

2. Click the displayed message.

After completing these steps, you can disconnect the USB cable, remove the memory card, or turn off the camera.

Note:

On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card or drive icon into the “Trash” icon.

On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above.

Do not remove the USB cable while the access lamp is lit, as data may be damaged.

You can use a Wi-Fi or USB connection to control the camera from a computer for shooting and storing images. Make sure the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

Connecting via a Wi-Fi Access Point:

1. Select MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On] to connect the camera to the Wi-Fi access point. Connect the computer to the same access point.

2. Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On].

3. Select [Access Authen. Info] to display the username, password, and fingerprint.

4. Launch Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) on the computer, and enter the access authentication information.

Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct:

Use the camera as an access point. Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the SSID and password. Connect the computer to the camera using this information.

Connecting with a USB cable:

Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the computer. Select [Remote Shoot/Trn.] on the screen displayed on the camera.

You can connect a computer to the camera and use the camera’s video and audio for livestreaming or web-conferencing services.

Procedure:

1. Select MENU → (Network) → [Streaming] → [USB Streaming] → Set [Output Res/Frame Rate] and [Movie Rec During Streaming].

2. Connect the camera to a computer with a USB cable. [Streaming:Standby] will appear on the camera screen.

3. Start streaming from your livestreaming/web-conferencing service. [Streaming:Output] will appear on the camera screen.

To exit, turn off the power of the camera or disconnect the USB cable.

Menu item details:

Output Res/Frame Rate: Sets the resolution and frame rate of the video. Options range from 4K(2160p) 29.97p to HD(720p) 25p.

Movie Rec During Streaming: Sets whether to enable recording to media during streaming. ([Enable]/[Disable])

Note:

While streaming, the camera is always in movie recording mode.

Playback and network functions are disabled during streaming.

For 4K(2160p) or HD(1080p) streaming, use a computer compatible with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2). If connected via USB 2.0, output will be HD(720p).

When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit (sold separately), you need to remove the camera’s battery cover.

To remove the battery cover:

Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.

To attach the battery cover:

Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.

Note: While the plug-in plate of the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit is inserted, do not slide the battery lock lever of the camera. The plug-in plate will be ejected if you do so.

If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions:

1. Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.

2. Initialize the settings.

3. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Set Area/Date/Time.

Set the area, date, and time. If not used for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery.

Power insufficient.

The battery level is too low for functions like image copying or sensor cleaning. Recharge the battery pack or supply power.

Unable to use memory card. Format?

The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] to format the card. All data will be erased. If the message persists, change the memory card.

Memory Card Error

An incompatible memory card is inserted, or formatting has failed. Format the card again.

Unable to read memory card. Reinsert memory card.

An incompatible card is inserted, the card is damaged, or the terminal section is dirty.

Memory card locked.

The memory card’s write-protect switch is in the LOCK position. Set it to the record position.

Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted.

No memory card is inserted in the selected slot. To release the shutter without a card, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable] (images will not be saved).

This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally.

An incompatible memory card is inserted.

Processing…

Noise reduction is in process. You cannot do any further shooting during this process.

Unable to display.

Images recorded with other products or modified with a computer may not be displayed.

Check that a lens is mounted. For an unsupported lens, set “Release w/o Lens” in the menu to “Enable”.

The lens is not attached properly. Reattach the lens. If the message persists, check the contacts.

Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.

The product is hot from continuous shooting. Turn the power off and let it cool.

(Overheating warning icon)

You have been recording for a long time, and the product temperature has risen.

(Database file error icons)

The number of images exceeds what the database can manage, or the camera is unable to register to the database file. Import images to a computer and recover the memory card.

Image DataBase File error

There is something wrong with the Image Database File. Go to MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Recover Image DB].

System Error / Camera Error. Turn power off then on.

Remove the battery pack and re-insert it. If the message persists, consult a service facility.

Unable to magnify. / Unable to rotate image.

Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated.

Cannot create more folders.

A folder on the card has the first three digits “999”. You cannot create more folders.

(Cooling fan malfunction warning)

The cooling fan has malfunctioned. Please seek repair service.