SONY ILME-FX3A WW277226 (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.

If the battery leaks, observe the following:

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. For inspection or repair, consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Do not allow water or any objects (metal, flammable objects, etc.) to get inside the product.

Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. If water or other objects get into the product, immediately turn off the camera and remove the battery. Unplug the AC adaptor and battery charger from the wall outlet (wall socket), and then consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Do not use the product while driving.

Do not shoot or play back images or look at the monitor while driving a car or motorcycle, etc. Doing so may result in a traffic accident.

Pay attention to your surroundings while shooting.

Do not shoot images without being aware of your surroundings. Doing so may cause accidents or injuries.

Do not touch a powered AC adaptor, powered battery charger, or charging battery for long periods of time.

Even if the product or its accessories do not feel hot to you when using them, leaving the same part of the skin exposed to them for a long time may cause low-temperature burns, resulting in redness and blisters.

Do not damage cables.

Placing cables near a heater or heating or processing cables may cause a fire or electric shock. When unplugging cables, always hold the plug to avoid damaging the cord.

Do not point a flash or assist light such as the AF illuminator at people at a close distance.

Using a flash or assist light at a close distance may cause vision problems. When you shoot infants and small children, keep a distance of 1 m (3.28 ft.) or more.

Emitting a flash or an assist light at drivers may dazzle them and cause an accident.

Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached.

Doing so may result in vision impairment or blindness.

Do not use the product with wet hands.

Doing so may cause an electric shock.

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

If these are not attached correctly, the product may fall and cause an injury. Also, make sure that the belt or strap is not damaged before use.

Do not hold, hit, or apply excessive force to the following parts, if your camera is equipped with them:

The lens part

The movable monitor part

The movable flash part

The movable viewfinder part

Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break.

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.

Before you connect the cable to the terminal, be sure to check the orientation of the terminal. Then, insert the cable straight. Do not insert or remove the cable forcefully. This may cause the terminal part to break.

The camera uses magnetic parts including magnets. Do not bring objects affected by magnetism, including credit cards and floppy disks, close to the camera.

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

Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera.

When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens.

If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the camera.

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 attaching or detaching accessories such as an external flash to the Multi Interface Shoe, first turn the power to OFF. When attaching the 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.

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.

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.

Do not cover the air vent.

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.

The data on performance and specifications in this manual are based on an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), except where otherwise indicated.

For the battery pack, the data are based on a battery pack that was fully charged until the charge lamp turned off.

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.

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.

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.

When using this product with a tripod or grip, be sure to attach the camera securely.

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.

The temperature of memory cards may rise after saving. This is not a malfunction.

Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection.

When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation.

When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed.

If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer, and then format the memory card using this product.

In an extremely hot, cold or humid place

In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater

The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

In a location subject to rocking vibration

It may cause malfunctions and an inability to record data. In addition, the recording media may become unusable, and recorded data may be corrupted.

Near strong magnetic place

In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

In places with high humidity

This may cause the lens to mold.

In areas where strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted

Recording and playback may not function correctly.

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.

Before lending, transferring, or discarding the camera to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private information: Select [Setting Reset] -> [Initialize].

Before lending or transferring the camera, make sure that the camera linkage information and upload settings are appropriate to prevent damage such as the content on the camera being uploaded to an unintended third party’s Creators’ Cloud. If the settings are not appropriate, be sure to perform the following operations:

If you will transfer or lend the camera: initialize the camera or cancel the linkage with Creators’ Cloud on the camera. Also, cancel the camera linkage in Creators’ Cloud.

If the camera is transferred to you or you borrow the camera: initialize the camera or cancel the linkage with Creators’ Cloud on the camera.

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.

When you use network functions, unintended third parties on the network may access the camera, depending on the usage environment. For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.

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.

Be sure to use only genuine Sony branded battery packs.

The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.

Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car parked under direct sunlight.

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.

After charging is finished, disconnect the USB PD (USB Power Delivery) power supply that is powering the charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) if charging with a charger, or disconnect the USB cable from the camera if charging the battery pack while it is inserted into 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.

The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear.

The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.

If the remaining battery indicator does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it.

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.

The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one.

The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.

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.

For still-image shooting, the following memory cards can be used:

CFexpress Type A memory cards

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

For movie recording, movie recording formats and compatible memory cards are as follows:

*1 When the recording bit rate is 60 Mbps or lower, you can also record to an SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10).

For S&Q Motion shooting, file formats and compatible memory cards are as follows:

*1 When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], you may need an SDXC V90 memory card.

*2 When [ Frame Rate] is set to [240fps]/[200fps], you may need an SDXC V90 memory card.

*3 For slow-motion recording, a CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) is required.

*4 When [ Frame Rate] is set to [240fps]/[200fps], a CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) is required.

In slow-motion recording, the recording bit rate is higher than usual. You may need a memory card that can be written at a higher speed.

When the recording bit-rate is 200 Mbps, you can also record using an SDXC card (U3/V30).

When shooting a proxy movie, a higher-speed memory card may be required.

CFexpress Type B memory cards cannot be used.

When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size.

When recording a movie on memory cards in both the Slot 1 and the 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.

If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. If this happens, clean the image sensor quickly by following the steps below.

1. Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently.

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

3. Turn off the camera following the instructions on the screen.

4. Detach the lens.

5. 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.

6. Attach the lens.

Make sure that the remaining battery level is 51% or more before performing [Sensor Cleaning].

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 the following parameters: [Zone], [Spot: S] / [Spot: M] / [Spot: L], [Expand Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot L], [Tracking: Expand Spot].

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

Use the MODE (Mode) button to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting.

Press the MODE button, use the control wheel to select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center of the control wheel.

The menu items displayed vary depending on the shooting mode.

The shooting mode you select determines how to adjust the aperture (F value) and shutter speed.

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.

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.

The displayed menu items differ between the still image shooting modes and movie recording modes.

The name of the selected tab or group is displayed at the top of the screen.

When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], touch operations on the menu screen are possible.

3. Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will appear on the monitor.

4. Select a parameter or execute the function. If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU button and go back to the previous screen.

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

In the (Main) tab, you can view a list of the current shooting settings. Select a setting value in the tab to open the corresponding menu item and change the setting value.

You can display the menu screen by assigning the [MENU] function to a custom key using [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], and then pressing that key.

Select the (Main) tab on the menu screen to display a list of shooting settings. You can confirm the settings before shooting or for each scene, and also change the settings directly from this screen.

When [Shutter Mode] is set to [Angle], the shutter angle is displayed.

When the shooting mode is [Program Auto], the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the same area. You can perform Program Shift by selecting the area.

If you assign the [Display Main Menu] function to the desired key using the custom key settings, you can also open the Main menu by pressing the assigned key.

You can open the setting screens by touching the icons on the main menu when [Touch Operation] is set to [On].

If you press the Fn (function) button during shooting, a menu containing frequently used functions such as the audio recording level and focus mode will appear on the screen (function menu). This allows you to access functions quickly.

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. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting, and press the center of the control wheel.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens: Select the icon for the desired function and then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings.

Use MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] →[Fn Menu Settings] to register your favorite functions in the function menu. You can register 12 functions for shooting still images and 12 functions for shooting movies separately.

When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], touch operations on the menu screen are possible.

When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], you can also open [Fn Menu Settings] by holding down the icon in the function menu.

When [Swipe Up] is set to [Open the Fn Menu], the function menu can be displayed using touch operations by swiping the shooting screen upward quickly.

Swipe downward from the area outside of the function menu or tap the area outside of the function menu to close the function menu.

If you assign frequently used functions to the custom buttons (1-6) in advance, you can quickly call up those functions simply by pressing the buttons during shooting or playback.

Recommended functions are assigned to the custom buttons by default.

To check/change the functions of the custom buttons:

You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button via the following procedure: MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key Setting].

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.

To use different functions for the dials/wheel depending on the shooting mode:

If you add a check mark to [Separate M mode and other modes.] when assigning functions to the dials/wheel, you can assign different functions for [Manual Exposure] and the other exposure modes ([Intelligent Auto]/[Program Auto]/[Aperture Priority]/[Shutter Priority]).

If you add a check mark to [Separate Flexible Exp. and Intelligent Auto.] when assigning functions with [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can assign different functions for [Flexible Exp. Mode] and [Intelligent Auto].

You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button.

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.

During shooting: Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → Display All Info.

During playback: Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info.

If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/underexposed warning).

The settings for playback are also applied in [ Auto Review].

The displayed contents and their position shown in the illustration are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.

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. Select MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete]. Then, select the images you want to delete.

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

Other than the single-image playback screen, you can also use the (Delete) button for the following operations: Custom Key, In-Camera Guide.

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

You can also use the [My Dial Settings] function to assign your desired functions to the dials, and recall those functions when required.

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.

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.

The charge lamp on the camera (orange) indicates:

Lit: Charging

Off: Charging finished

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

The charge lamp turns off when charging is completed.

If the charge lamp lights up and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.

You can also charge using a device that is not compatible with USB PD. When you use an AC adaptor, use one with a rated output of 1.5 A or higher.

Charging may take longer than when using a USB-PD-compatible device.

Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub.

The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.

Use an AC adaptor, etc. to shoot and play back images while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). This conserves the camera’s battery power.

We recommend using a USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) device that is compatible with an output of 9V/3A.

1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera.

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

2. Connect the USB cable 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 that USB power is being supplied will appear on the monitor, and power supply will start.

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.

Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor, etc.

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

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

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). The area around the terminal may become hot. Be careful when handling it.

When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use.

Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies.

Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera.

1. Slide the switch on the memory card cover to open the cover.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot 1.

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

Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.

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]. The 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.

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.

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.

Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image.

Remove the lens hood when using the flash as the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image.

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.

To mount the accessory shoe:

1. Remove four screws from the XLR handle unit.

2. Attach the accessory shoe so that its protrusions match the recesses in the accessory shoe mount, and then fix it to the mount with the four screws. Use the screws supplied with the accessory shoe kit.

Attach the accessory shoe plate in the direction illustrated in accordance with the arrow mark on the plate. If you attach it in the reverse direction with force, the plate may be damaged.

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.

By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera and a smartphone and using the smartphone application Creators’ App, you can perform initial camera settings such as date and time settings from the smartphone. Install Creators’ App from your smartphone’s application store. If the application is already installed, be sure to update it to the latest version.

You can also install Creators’ App by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen of the camera using your smartphone.

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.

3. Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the camera with your smartphone.

Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone to connect the camera with your smartphone.

If you do not connect a smartphone, the area/date/time setting screen will appear.

To connect your smartphone to the camera after the initial setup, select MENU → (Network) → [ Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Smartphone Connection].

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

You can change these settings later from the camera menu.

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.

Format

Recover Image DB (still image/movie)

Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image)

Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie)

Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media

Release w/o Card

Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media)

Audio signals

Emphasized REC Display

Setting Reset

You can set the recording format and exposure and record movies by using the dedicated menu items for movies.

1. Press the MODE (Mode) button, use the control wheel to select [Movie], and then press the center.

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

3. Press the REC button again to stop recording.

To select the recording format ( File Format): The resolution and degree of 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 be shot.

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]) If the bit rate is high, the amount of information will increase and you can shoot high-quality movies. However, this will result in a larger volume of data. Select the frame rate and bit rate according to your preference and purpose.

To adjust the exposure (Exposure Ctrl Type/Exposure mode): When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode], select the exposure mode using the shutter speed and aperture value combination in the same way as when shooting a still image. When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO sensitivity automatically or manually.

To select the focusing method ( Focus Mode/ Focus Area): Select (Continuous AF) or (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 (supplied) or a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel and 24-bit audio recording to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera.

You can also assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key.

You can focus quickly while shooting movies by pressing the shutter button halfway down. (The sound of auto focus operation may be recorded in some cases.)

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

The sounds of the camera and lens in operation may be recorded during movie shooting. To prevent sounds from being recorded, set [Audio Recording] to [Off].

To prevent the operating sound of the zoom ring from being recorded when a power zoom lens is used, we recommend recording movies using the zoom lever of the lens. When moving the zoom lever of the lens, be careful not to flip the lever.

An icon indicating that 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 before recording a movie.

If the (Overheating warning) icon appears, the temperature of the camera has risen. Turn the power off and cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

The temperature of the camera tends to rise when shooting movies continuously, and you may feel that the camera is warm. This is not a malfunction. Also, [Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.] may appear. In such cases, turn the power off and cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting conditions.

1. Press the MODE (Mode) button, use the control wheel to select [Intelligent Auto], and press the center of the control wheel. The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto).

2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera.

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

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

5. Press the shutter button fully down.

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

Shooting while focusing on human eyes: The [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function under [Face/Eye AF] is enabled in the default settings, so you can use the Eye AF function immediately.

To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock): When you focus on the subject, the focus is locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway down. Switch to the desired composition and press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

You can select the method for setting the exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity) when shooting movies. [Flexible Exp. Mode] allows you to individually switch between the automatic and manual settings for aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity. [P/A/S/M Mode] allows you to select from the P/A/S/M modes in the same manner as the exposure mode for still images.

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

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

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

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

When shooting movies, you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity as you would with the exposure control system of a professional camera. Set [Exposure Ctrl Type] to [Flexible Exp. Mode] beforehand.

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

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 keys:

When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], the following functions are assigned to the custom keys during movie recording: [L.PressAv Auto/Manual]: IRIS (Iris) button; [L.PressTv Auto/Manual]: SHUTTER (Shutter) button on the control wheel; [L.PressISO Auto/Manual]: ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.

Each time you press and hold down the respective custom key, the aperture value, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity switches between [Auto] and [Manual].

When [Manual] is selected, values can be locked by pressing the respective key. You can use this function to prevent the values from being unintentionally changed.

When [Auto] is selected, the proper exposure is set automatically, and when [Manual] is selected, the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be set with the following dials:

Aperture value: front dial

Shutter speed: control wheel

ISO sensitivity: rear dial

When you set the aperture value with the lens aperture ring, the aperture ring value takes priority over the dial value.

You can set the exposure mode for movie shooting. The setting you have selected will be applied when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode].

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Movie] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. MENU→ (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Mode] → desired setting.

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

Press the REC button again to stop recording.

Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually.

You can select the exposure mode for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. The setting you have selected will be applied when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode].

You can change the setting and playback speed for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with [ S&Q Settings].

1. MODE (Mode) button → [S&Q Motion] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Exposure Mode] → desired setting.

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

Press the REC button again to stop recording.

Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually.

The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Intelligent Auto] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Point the camera at the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

The Scene Recognition function allows the camera to automatically recognize shooting conditions. When the camera recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed at the top of the screen: (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Light), (Night Scene using a tripod), (Tripod).

The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.

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

For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own.

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO].

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Program Auto] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift (only during still image shooting): When you are not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the appropriate exposure set by the camera. Turn the front/rear dial to select the aperture value and shutter speed combination.

“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the front/rear dial.

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

According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used.

When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.

You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background.

1. MODE (Mode) button → use the control wheel to select [Aperture Priority] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Select the desired 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 aperture value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure, the shutter speed on the shooting screen will blink. If this happens, change the aperture value.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Shutter Priority] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial.

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter speed.

When [Shutter Mode] is set to [Angle], the shutter speed for shooting movies is displayed in units of shutter angles.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Use a tripod to prevent camera-shake when you have selected a slow shutter speed.

When you shoot indoor sports scenes, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.

The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in [Shutter Priority] mode.

When [Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] and the shutter speed is 1 second(s) or longer with a [Shutter Type] other than [Electronic Shutter] is set, noise reduction after shooting is performed for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.

The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

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

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Manual Exposure] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial.

You can set which dial changes the aperture value and shutter speed with [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.].

You can also set [ ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode. The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set.

When [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value indicator will blink if the value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure. If this happens, change the shutter speed or aperture value.

When [ ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use “M.M.” (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value.

Toward +: Images become brighter.

Toward -: Images become darker.

0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera.

Indicates under/over for appropriate exposure.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value by pressing the key to which you assigned [AEL hold] or [AEL toggle] using [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], and rotating the front dial or rear dial. (Manual shift)

The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes.

The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode.

The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

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

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

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

Angle: The exposure time is expressed as a shutter angle.

[Angle] is active in the following exposure modes: (Shutter Priority) or (Manual Exposure).

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

When [Shutter Mode] is set to [Angle], the shutter angle is displayed in the footer settings, main menu, memory registration, etc.

The shutter angle can be selected from the following ranges: Normal movies: 5.6° to 64F; Slow-motion/quick-motion movies: 5.6° to 360°.

The shutter angle is not affected by the [ Exposure step] setting, and the value will remain constant.

The settings for [Speed] and [Angle] are stored separately in the camera, so the shutter speed and shutter angle will not be the same before and after switching between [Speed] and [Angle]. After switching between the shutter speed and shutter angle, reset the settings as necessary to achieve the proper exposure.

You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc.

1. MODE (Mode) button → [Manual Exposure] → press the center of the control wheel.

2. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated.

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

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

When shooting fireworks, etc., focus at infinity in manual focus mode. If you use a lens whose infinity point is unclear, adjust the focus on the fireworks in the area you want to focus on in advance.

In order to perform bulb shooting without causing the image quality to deteriorate, we recommend that you start shooting while the camera is cool.

During bulb shooting, images tend to blur. It is recommended that you use a tripod, a Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately) or a remote commander equipped with a lock function (sold separately). When using the Bluetooth remote commander, you can start bulb shooting by pressing the shutter button on the remote commander. To stop bulb shooting, press the shutter button on the remote commander again. To use the other remote commander, use the model which can be connected via the Multi/Micro USB terminal.

The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image.

When [Long Exposure NR] is set to [On], noise reduction is performed after shooting for the same duration that the shutter was open. You cannot shoot while noise reduction is in progress.

You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting], [Self-timer(Cont)], [Cont. Bracket]; [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]; Interval shooting.

If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting.

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

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.

[Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations: (Shutter Priority); (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].

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

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

Single-shot AF: The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.

Automatic AF: [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of the subject. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the product locks the focus when it determines that the subject is motionless, or continues to focus when the subject is in motion. During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with [Continuous AF] from the second shot.

Continuous AF: The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera focuses.

DMF: You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using [Manual Focus] from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting.

Manual Focus: Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use [Manual Focus].

Focus indicator:

(lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.

(flashing): The subject is not in focus.

(lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject.

(lit): Focusing is in progress.

Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus:

Dark and distant subjects

Subjects with poor contrast

Subjects seen through glass

Fast-moving subjects

Reflective light or shiny surfaces

Flashing light

Back-lit subjects

Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings

Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances

In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function.

When you set the focus to infinity in [Manual Focus] mode or [DMF] mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking the monitor.

[Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports phase detection AF.

When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set, the angle of view may change little by little while focusing.

Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available in the movie shooting mode.