SONY ILME-FX3A WW773396 (01) PDF MANUAL

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)
• Battery Charger (1)
• NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)
• Body Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)
• Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)
• XLR handle unit (1)
• Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1), accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
• Handle shoe cap (1) (attached to the handle)
• Startup Guide (1)
• Reference Guide (1)

The following memory cards can be used:

• CFexpress Type A memory cards
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

Movie recording formats and compatible memory cards are as follows:

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

File formats and compatible memory cards are as follows:

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).

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.

To prevent injury or electric shock due to improper use, as well as damage to property such as fire, be sure to observe the following.

• 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 use the product in highly humid locations where water droplets may fall, etc. or in locations exposed to a lot of dust, oily smoke, or steam.

  Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not place the product in an unstable location.

  Placing the product on an unstable or tilted surface or using the tripod in an unstable position may cause the product to fall or tip over and result in injury.

• Do not cover the air vent.

  Using the product with the air vent covered may cause heat to build up inside, resulting in a fire or malfunction.

• Do not cover the product with a cloth while in use.

  Doing so may cause heat to build up inside, resulting in deformation of the case or even fire or electric shock.

• Do not subject the lens or monitor to impacts.

  The lens and monitor are made of glass and may break if subjected to a strong impact, resulting in injury.

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

  Listening at high volumes for long periods of time may have a detrimental effect on your hearing.

• Do not leave the lens under direct sunlight.

  Sunlight may focus through the lens and cause a fire.

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

  It may cause an unexpected accident due to falling, etc.

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

  If you will not use the product for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet (wall socket) and remove the battery from the product before storing it.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Keep your fingers away from the flash. The light-emitting part may get hot.
• Remove any dirt from the surface of the flash. Dirt on the surface of the flash may emit smoke or burn due to heat generated by the emission of light. If there is dirt/dust, clean it off with a soft cloth.
• Restore the flash to its original position after using it. Make sure that the flash portion is not sticking up. (Only for models with a movable flash)

• 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.

• Take care that your finger is not in the way when pushing the viewfinder or flash down. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash)
• If water, dust or sand adheres to the viewfinder or flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash)

• 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 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.
• 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.

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.

This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association).

Network services, content, and the software of this Product may be subject to individual terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

To connect the camera to a network, connect it through a router or a LAN port with the same function. Failure to connect in this manner may result in security issues.

• SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS.
• Depending on the usage environment, unauthorized third parties on the network may be able to access the product. When connecting the camera to a network, be sure to confirm that the network is protected securely.
• The content of communications may be unknowingly intercepted by unauthorized third parties in the vicinity of the signals. When using wireless LAN communication, implement proper security measures to protect the content of communications.

Since content, usernames, and passwords are not encrypted using normal FTP, use FTPS if it is available.

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.

Creators’ Cloud may only be available in certain countries and regions.

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.

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

• 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 or 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 reinsert 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.

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. Be careful when removing the memory card.

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 in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, 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 when connected using a USB cable. Make sure the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card.

exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards or CFexpress Type A memory cards.

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 under the following conditions:

• High temperature locations such as in a car parked in the sun
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

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. They might accidentally swallow it.

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.

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. You may not be able to remove the memory card.

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

To use a microSD memory card with this product:

• Be sure to insert the memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If you insert a memory card into the product without a memory card adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the product.
• When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go. If the card is not inserted properly, it may result in a malfunction.

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. Select 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.

Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction.

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.

You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

• You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle.
• Do not apply excessive force when opening, closing, or rotating the monitor. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

• ATT (INPUT1) switch: Select the standard input level of the INPUT1 jack. This switch setting is active when the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V.”
• INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch: Select the option suitable for the device connected to the INPUT1 jack.
• ATT (INPUT2) switch: Select the standard input level of the INPUT2 jack. This switch setting is active when the INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V.”
• INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch: Select the option suitable for the device connected to the INPUT2 jack.
• LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch: Use this switch to minimize unwanted noise by attenuating low-frequency components of the input audio from the INPUT1 jack.
• AUTO/MAN (INPUT3) switch: Select the method (Auto/Manual) for adjusting the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT3 jack.
• AUTO/MAN (INPUT1) switch: Select the method (Auto/Manual) for adjusting the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT1 jack.
• AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT1) dial: Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT1 jack.
• AUTO/MAN/LINK (INPUT2) switch: Select the method (Auto/Manual/Link to INPUT1) for adjusting the volume level of the input audio from the INPUT2 jack.
• AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT2) dial: Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT2 jack.
• LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch: Use this switch to minimize unwanted noise by attenuating low-frequency components of the input audio from the INPUT2 jack.
• AUDIO LEVEL (INPUT3) dial: Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT3 jack.
• INPUT SELECT switch: Select the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the attached camera.
• HANDLE AUDIO switch: Enable audio input from the XLR adaptor.

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

The method for setting the exposure in the movie recording modes depends on the MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting.

When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]:

MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Mode] or [Exposure Mode] → Select the desired exposure mode from among P/A/S/M.

When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode]:

The aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be switched between the automatic setting and manual setting by holding down the IRIS (Iris) button / SHUTTER (Shutter) button / ISO (ISO sensitivity) button. If you select the manual setting, turn the front/rear dial or the control wheel and set the desired value.

In the manual setting mode, values can be locked by pressing the IRIS button / SHUTTER button / ISO button. You can use this function to prevent the values from being unintentionally changed.

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 tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.

In each tab, menu items are grouped by function. The number assigned to the group is the serial number in the tab. Refer to the number to determine the location of the group in use.

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 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.

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.

The menu groups and menu items displayed in the [Main], [Shooting], [Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the shooting mode.

Still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M): Menu items for shooting still images are displayed. Since you can record movies with the REC (recording) button even in the still image shooting mode, some basic movie menu items are also displayed.

Movie recording modes (Movie/S&Q): Menu items for recording movies are displayed.

If newer camera software is available, a red notification badge will appear over the (Setup) tab, [Setup Option], and [Version] in the menu screen to notify you that an update is available.

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.

Main menu items for shooting movies include:

• Rec Frame Rate/Rec Frame Rate (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies)
• Tv Auto/Manual Switch/Shutter Speed (when shooting movies in the flexible exposure mode)
• Av Auto/Manual Switch/Aperture (when shooting movies in the flexible exposure mode)
• ISO Auto/Manual Set/ISO (when shooting movies in the flexible exposure mode)
• White Balance
• Picture Profile
• File Format
• Record Setting/Record Setting (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies)
• Gamma Display Assist
• Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.
• Proxy Recording
• Wind Noise Reduct.
• Audio Rec Level
• Log Shooting Setting
• Shooting
• Format
• Recording Media
• File Settings
• Exposure Mode
• SteadyShot
• Focus Mode
• Focus Area
• Face/Eye Prior. in AF
• Face/Eye Subject
• Remaining battery level

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.

Main menu items for shooting still images include:

• Shutter Speed
• Aperture
• Exposure Comp.
• ISO
• Format
• Image Quality Settings
• Aspect Ratio
• Rec. Media Settings
• Shoot Mode
• Drive Mode
• Flash Mode
• Flash Comp.
• Wireless Flash
• White Balance
• Focus Mode
• Focus Area
• Remaining battery level

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.

You can register 12 functions for shooting still images and 12 functions for shooting movies separately by using MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Fn Menu Settings].

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can separately assign functions to custom keys for the still image shooting mode, movie shooting mode, and playback mode.

Assignable functions vary depending on the buttons or dials.

You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button via the following procedure.

Select 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.

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 display modes when shooting are: Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → Display All Info.

Display All Info.: Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.

Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the front-back and horizontal directions. When the product is level in either direction, the indicator turns to green.

If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great.

The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level.

The display modes during playback are: 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 by selecting 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 and In-Camera Guide.

You can use the front dial or rear dial 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 assign the desired functions to each dial by using [Custom Key/Dial Set.]/[Custom Key/Dial Set.].

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.

1. Input box: The characters you entered are displayed.

2. Switch character types: Each time you press this key, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols.

3. Keyboard: Each time you press this key, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order. To switch letters from lower to upper case, press (Up arrow).

4. (Left arrow): Moves the cursor in the input box to the left.

5. (Right arrow): Moves the cursor in the input box to the right. This key is also used to finalize the input of a character being edited and move to the next character.

6. (Delete): Deletes the character preceding the cursor.

7. (Up arrow): Switches a letter to upper or lower case.

8. (Space): Enters a space.

9. OK: Press this key after entering characters to finalize the entered characters.

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.

The descriptions of the item are displayed.

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of (triangle).
• Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.

2. Connect the battery charger to the USB Type-C terminal of a USB PD (USB Power Delivery) power supply using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C).

• Use a USB PD power supply with an output of 30 W (15 V / 2 A) or more and a USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C) that supports 3 A or more.
• If you use a USB PD power supply or USB cable with specifications other than those described above, charging may not be performed properly.
• If two batteries are inserted into the battery charger, they will be charged simultaneously.

When charging starts, the CHARGE lamp (A) lights up in orange.

You can check the approximate charging status with the charging status indicator lamps (B) as shown in the following table. (The orange color indicates the lighting of the lamp.)

When the CHARGE lamp and charging status indicator lamps light up and then immediately turn off, the battery pack is fully charged.

Depending on the USB PD power supply, the CHARGE lamp may turn on and off repeatedly before charging starts. However, once the CHARGE lamp or charging status indicator lamps stay lit, charging will proceed normally.

The following table shows the approximate charging time for a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) using the supplied charger.

Charging is also possible when using a USB PD power supply with output of less than 30 W, but charging may take a long time when charging two batteries at once.

The charging time stated above may differ depending on the ambient temperature, the condition of the battery pack, and the USB Type-C cable or USB PD power supply you are using.

Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.

If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.

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.

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

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.

Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using an AC Adaptor. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.

If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera. However, 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.

If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.

Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.

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.

This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible).

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.

Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp 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.

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.

We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. Attach the lens hood so that the indexes on the lens and lens hood are aligned.

There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This camera has an internal rechargeable backup battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is turned on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.

To charge the internal backup battery, 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 rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.

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.

To prepare a memory card for use, you can:

• Format the card.
• Recover the Image DB.

You can select the memory card for recording by configuring:

• 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

To prevent accidental failure, you can set the [Release w/o Card] function.

You can select which memory card to play back using [Select Playback Media].

You can set the camera to generate or not generate operating sounds by adjusting [Audio signals].

You can enable [Emphasized REC Display] to show a red frame around the edges of the monitor while recording.

You can reset shooting settings or all camera settings using [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.

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.

1. Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [File Format] → desired setting.

File Format descriptions:

• XAVC HS 4K: Records 4K movies in the XAVC HS format, using HEVC codec for high compression efficiency.
• XAVC S 4K: Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160) using Long GOP compression.
• XAVC S HD: Records movies in HD resolution (1920×1080) using Long GOP compression.
• XAVC S-I 4K: Records movies in XAVC S-I format, using Intra compression for movies. More suitable for editing.
• XAVC S-I HD: Records movies in XAVC S-I format, using Intra compression for movies. More suitable for editing.
• XAVC S-I DCI 4K: Records movies in XAVC S-I format with DCI 4K resolution (4096×2160), using Intra compression for movies. More suitable for editing.

Long GOP is a movie compression format that compresses multiple frames, offering better compression efficiency. Intra compresses by frame, offering better response and flexibility when editing.

The frame rate determines the smoothness of motion in movies. The image quality changes with the bit rate. 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.

1. Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting.

2. Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Movie Settings] → [Record Setting] → desired setting.

Bit rate (A): Higher bit rate means higher image quality.

Color sampling (B) (4:2:2, 4:2:0): Higher uniformity in ratio means better color reproducibility and easier color removal when compositing.

Bit depth (C): Represents gradation of luminance information. 8 bits means 256 levels, 10 bits means 1024 levels. Higher value allows 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.

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.

Select (Continuous AF) or (Manual Focus) for [Focus Mode]. You can specify the focus area by setting [Focus Area].

Even during shooting with manual focus, you can temporarily switch to auto focus in the following ways:

• Press the custom key to which [AF On] is assigned, or press the shutter button halfway.
• Press the custom key to which [Eye AF] is assigned.
• Touch the subject on the monitor.

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.

For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Recordable movie times”. When movie recording is finished, you can record another movie by pressing the REC button again. Recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the temperature of the product or the battery.

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 (green, etc.) lights up.

5. Press the shutter button fully down.

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.

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].

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.

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 lock the focus on non-moving subjects. Set [Focus Mode] to (Single-shot AF).

Setting [Focus Area] to [Center Fix] makes it easier to focus on subjects located in the center of the screen.

When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus mode or focus area settings. In [Continuous AF] mode, (focus indicator) lights up and the beep indicating that the focus has been achieved does not sound.

An icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed. Doing so will prevent images from being recorded normally.

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

2. Select 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.

Menu item details:

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

2. Select 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.

Menu item details:

• 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.

Program Auto 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. Press 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.

Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made.

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. Press 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. Press 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. Press 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. Select 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. [Angle] is active in the following exposure modes: (Shutter Priority) and (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. Press 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)], or [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. Select 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.

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

Menu item details:

• 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].

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.

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

1. Select MENU → (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.

• When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
• The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

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

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

2. Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus.

• When you shoot a still image, you can display the focus distance on the screen by rotating the focusing ring.
• The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.

The displayed focus distance is just a reference.

The camera can automatically detect faces and eyes and focus on the eyes (Eye AF). The following explanation is for cases where the detection target is human. The faces of up to 8 subjects can be detected.

There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.

The [Eye AF] function can be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key. The camera can focus on eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the entire screen regardless of the setting for [Focus Area]. The camera does not focus automatically if no faces or eyes are detected.

To focus on the eyes of an animal, set [Face/Eye Subject] to [Animal] before shooting. If the detection target is an animal, eyes can be detected only when shooting still images. Animal faces are not detected.

Setting [Face/Eye Frame Disp.] to [On] makes it easier to check the detection status of faces or eyes.

The [Eye AF] function may not function very well in the following situations: When the person is wearing sunglasses, when the front hair covers the person’s eyes, in low-light or back-lit conditions, when the eyes are closed, when the subject is in the shade, when the subject is out of focus, when the subject is moving too much.

There are also other situations in which it may not be possible to focus on the eyes.

When the camera cannot focus on human eyes, it will detect and focus on the face instead. The camera cannot focus on eyes when no human faces are detected.

The camera may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions.

Sets whether or not the camera detects faces or eyes inside the focus area while performing autofocus, and then focuses on the eyes automatically (Eye AF).

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: Focuses on the faces or eyes with priority if there are faces or eyes inside or around the designated focus area.
• Off: Does not prioritize faces or eyes when performing auto-focusing.

By combining the [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function with [Focus Area] → [Tracking], you can maintain focus on a moving eye or face.

When [Face/Eye Priority Select] is assigned to the desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can switch the [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function on or off by pressing the key.

If the camera does not detect any faces or eyes inside or around the designated focus area, it will focus on another detectable subject.

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is locked to [On].

Selects the target to be detected with the Face/Eye AF function.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Face/Eye Subject] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Human: Detects human faces/eyes.
• Animal: Detects animal eyes.

To detect animal eyes, arrange the composition so that both eyes and the nose of the animal are within the angle of view. Once you focus on the animal’s face, the animal’s eyes will be detected more easily.

When [Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal], the following functions cannot be used: Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority.

Even when [Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal], the eyes of some types of animals cannot be detected.

Sets whether to focus on the left eye or right eye when [Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Human] or [Animal].

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Right/Left Eye Select] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Auto: The camera automatically detects either the left eye or right eye.
• Right Eye: The right eye of the subject (the eye on the left side from the photographer’s perspective) is detected.
• Left Eye: The left eye of the subject (the eye on the right side from the photographer’s perspective) is detected.

[Switch Right/Left Eye] by custom key:

You can also switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key.

When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Right Eye] or [Left Eye], you can switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function.

When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Auto], you can temporarily switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function.

The temporary left/right selection is cancelled when you perform the following operations, etc. The camera returns to automatic eye detection:

• Pressing the center of the control wheel
• Pressing the center of the multi-selector
• Stopping pressing the shutter button halfway down (only during still image shooting)
• Stopping pressing the custom key to which [AF On] or [Eye AF] is assigned (only during still image shooting)
• Pressing the MENU button

When [Face/Eye Frame Disp.] is set to [On], the eye detection frame appears around the eye you selected using [Right/Left Eye Select] or [Switch Right/Left Eye] with the custom key.

Sets whether or not to display the face/eye detection frame when a face or eyes are detected.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Face/Eye Frame Disp.] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: Displays a detection frame when a face or eyes are detected.
• Off: Does not display a detection frame when a face or eyes are detected.

Face detection frame: When the camera detects a face, the gray face-detection frame appears. The frame color will be reddish purple if the detected face has been registered using the [Face Memory] function. The face detection frame turns white when the face is detected inside or around the focus area, and the camera determines that autofocus is enabled.

Eye detection frame: A white eye detection frame appears when an eye is detected and the camera determines that autofocusing is possible. The eye detection frame is displayed as follows when [Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal].

If you want the face or eye detection frame to disappear within a certain period of time after the camera has focused on the face or eye, set [AF Area Auto Clear] to [On].

If the subject or the camera is moving too much, the detection frame may not be displayed correctly over the subject.

The eye detection frame is not displayed when the Eye AF function is unavailable.

Even if [Face/Eye Frame Disp.] is set to [Off], a green focusing frame will appear over faces or eyes that are in focus when you press the shutter button halfway down, etc.

Sets personal face data. If you register faces in advance, the product can focus on the registered face as a priority. Up to eight faces can be registered.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Face Memory] → desired setting item.

Menu item details:

• New Registration: Shoots and registers faces.
• Order Exchanging: When multiple faces are registered, the order of priority for the registered face data can be changed.
• Delete: Deletes registered faces one by one.
• Delete All: Deletes all registered faces at once.

When performing [New Registration], shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.

Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All].

Sets whether to focus with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory].

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Regist. Faces Priority] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: Focuses with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory].
• Off: Focuses without giving higher priority to registered faces.

To use the [Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows: [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] under [Face/Eye AF]: [On], [Face/Eye Subject] under [Face/Eye AF]: [Human].

If you press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can recall useful functions such as automatically focusing on a subject in the center of the screen in accordance with the focus area settings.

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

2. Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.

What you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the setting for [Focus Area].

Examples of [Focus Standard] key functions:

• When [Focus Area] is set to any of the following parameters, pressing the key moves the focusing frame back to the center: [Zone], [Spot: S]/[Spot: M]/[Spot: L], [Expand Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L], [Tracking: Expand Spot].
• When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], [Center Fix], [Tracking: Wide], or [Tracking: Center Fix], pressing the key in the autofocus mode makes the camera focus on the center of the screen. If you press the key while recording a movie with manual focus, you can temporarily switch to autofocus and focus on the center of the screen.

You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel.

You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scenes.

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

Menu item details:

• Off: Does not switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
• AF Point Only: Switches the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). The [Focus Area] is fixed.
• AF Point + AF Area: Switches both the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).

Three camera orientations are detected: horizontal, vertical with the side of the shutter button facing up, and vertical with the side of the shutter button facing down.

If the setting for [Switch V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for each camera orientation will not be retained.

The [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame will not change even when [Switch V/H AF Area] is set to [AF Point + AF Area] or [AF Point Only] in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], During movie shooting, While using the digital zoom function, While the auto-focusing is activated, During continuous shooting, During the countdown for the self-timer.

The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down.

You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation.

How to register focus area:

1. Select MENU → (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. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold].

2. Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and then press the shutter button to shoot images.

When a focusing frame is registered using [AF Area Registration], the registered focusing frame flashes on the monitor.

If you assign [Regist AF Area tggle] to a custom key, you can use the registered focusing frame without holding down the key.

If [Reg. AF Area+AF On] is assigned to a custom key, auto focusing using the registered focusing frame is performed when the key is pressed.

A focus area cannot be registered in the following situations: While [Touch Focus] is being performed, While using the digital zoom function, While [Touch Tracking] is being performed, While focusing, While performing focus lock.

You cannot assign [Regist. AF Area hold] to [Left Button], [Right Button], or [Down Button].

You cannot call up the registered focus area in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Movie], or [S&Q Motion].

When [AF Area Registration] is set to [On], the [Lock Operation Parts] setting is locked to [Off].

Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration].

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Del. Regist. AF Area].

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

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area Limit] → Add check marks to the focus areas that you want to use, and then select [OK].

The types of focus areas marked with (check mark) will be available as settings.

When you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.], the focus area changes every time you press the assigned key. By limiting the types of selectable focus areas with [Focus Area Limit] in advance, you can more quickly select the focus area setting you want.

Types of focus areas that do not have a check mark cannot be selected using MENU or the Fn (function) menu. To select one, add a check mark using [Focus Area Limit].

If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [Switch V/H AF Area] or [AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change.

Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame. This function is useful when you want to move the focusing frame from one end to the other quickly.

The function can be used when the following settings are selected for [Focus Area]:

• [Zone]
• [Spot: S]/[Spot: M]/[Spot: L]
• [Expand Spot]
• [Tracking: Zone]
• [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L]
• [Tracking: Expand Spot]

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Circ. of Focus Point] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Does Not Circulate: The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end.
• Circulate: The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end.

Even if you set [Circ. of Focus Point] to [Circulate], the focusing frame will not circulate diagonally.

Sets the distance by which the focusing frame is moved when [Focus Area] is set to [Spot], etc. You can quickly move the focusing frame by increasing the distance, such as in situations where the subject is moving a lot.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Frame Move Amt] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• Standard: The focusing frame moves by the standard distance.
• Large: The focusing frame moves over a greater distance at a time than with [Standard].

When [Swt. AF Frame Move hold] is assigned to the desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.], the [AF Frame Move Amt] setting temporarily switches while the key is pressed.

If any of the functions are assigned to the dials or control wheel using [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can move the focusing frame by the distance determined for each function, regardless of the setting for [AF Frame Move Amt].

If any of the functions are assigned to the dials or control wheel using [My Dial Settings], you can move the focusing frame by the distance determined for each function, regardless of the setting for [AF Frame Move Amt].

You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the frame is difficult to see because of the subject, make it more visible by changing its color.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Focus Area Color] → desired color.

Menu item details:

• White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white.
• Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red.

Sets whether the focus area is displayed all the time or disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.
• Off: The focus area is displayed all the time.

You can set whether or not to display the area that is in focus when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone].

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF-C Area Display] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: Displays the focus area that is in focus.
• Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus.

When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center Fix], [Spot], [Expand Spot].

Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF area.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• On: Displays the Phase Detection AF area.
• Off: Does not display the Phase Detection AF area.

Phase Detection AF is available only with compatible lenses. If an incompatible lens is attached, you will be unable to use Phase Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated.

When shooting images using a full-frame-size-compatible lens, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed even if [Phase Detect. Area] is set to [On].

When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed.

You can select the AF track sensitivity when the subject goes out of focus in still image mode.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Tracking Sensitivity] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• 5(Responsive)/4/3(Standard)/2/1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances. Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject.

Sets the focusing speed when the target of the auto focus is switched during movie shooting.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Transition Speed] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• 7 (Fast)/6/5/4/3/2/1 (Slow): Select a faster value to focus on the subject more quickly. Select a slower value to focus on the subject more smoothly.

You can use the touch focus function to intentionally transition the AF.

Sets the sensitivity with which the focus switches to another subject when the original subject leaves the focus area or an unfocused subject in the foreground approaches the center of the focus area during movie shooting.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity] → desired setting.

Menu item details:

• 5(Responsive)/4/3/2/1(Locked on): Select a higher value when you want to shoot a quick-moving subject, or when you want to shoot multiple subjects while switching the focus continually. Select a lower value when you want the focus to remain steady, or when you want to keep the focus on a particular target without being affected by other subjects.

While shooting a movie with auto focus, you can change the subject in focus by operating the focus ring of the lens.

1. Select MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Assist] → [On].

2. While shooting a movie with auto focus, turn the focus ring of the lens to focus on the intended subject. When you stop operating the focus ring, the subject that is in focus with the focus ring becomes the autofocus target.

Menu item details:

• On: Uses the AF assist function.
• Off: Does not use the AF assist function.

It will be easier to see which region is in focus if you use the [Peaking Display] function along with [AF Assist], making it easier for you to focus on the intended subject.

Only subjects within the focus area are targeted by auto focus.

The following lenses are not compatible with [AF Assist]: SELP1650 (sold separately), SEL18200LE (sold separately).

You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position.

1. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.] → desired button → [AF/MF Selector Hold] or [AF/MF Selector Toggle].

Menu item details:

• AF/MF Selector Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.
• AF/MF Selector Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.

You cannot set the [AF/MF Selector Hold] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel.

If the lens is equipped with an AF/MF selector switch, the state of the switch on the lens will take priority.

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

1. Select MENU → (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. Select 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.

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.

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

1. Select 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. Select MENU → (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.

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

During focusing operations, the screen may shake.

Sets 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. Select MENU → (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.

Sets 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. Select MENU → (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.

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus easily. If a flash with an AF illuminator function is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, when the flash is turned on, the AF illuminator of the flash will turn on as well.

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

Menu item details:

• Auto: The AF illuminator lights up automatically in dark surroundings.
• Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.

You cannot use [AF Illuminator] in the following situations: When the shooting mode is [Movie] or [S&Q Motion]; When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is moving; When [Focus Magnifier] is activated; When a Mount Adaptor is attached.

The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.

Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence.

1. Select MENU → (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].

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 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. Select MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [AF in Focus Mag.] → [On].

2. Select MENU → (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 point of (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.

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.

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: [Eye AF], [Pre-AF], [Face/Eye Prior. in AF].

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

1. Select MENU → (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.

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

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. Select MENU → (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 → (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 the 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 → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnif. Time].

To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation:

You can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on.

[Focus Magnifier] is assigned to the 5 button (Custom button 5) in the default settings.

While using the focus magnifier function, you can move the magnified area by dragging it on the touch panel.

To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. When [AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off], the focus magnifier function is ended by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

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

1. Select MENU → (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.

You can also change the playback speed by turning the front/rear dial or the control wheel during [Cont. Play for Interval].

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

1. Select MENU → (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.

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

1. Select MENU → (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.
  • x2.1: Displays a 2.1-times enlarged image.
• APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting:
  • x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen.
  • x1.5: Displays a 1.5-times enlarged image.

Sets the peaking function, which 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. Select MENU → (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])

[Peaking Display Select] is assigned to the right 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.

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

Menu item details:

• + (over) side: Images become brighter.
• – (under) side: Images become darker.

You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.

You can confirm the exposure compensation value that you set on the shooting screen.

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

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.

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 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.

Pixel count (A)

Brightness (B)

The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about 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. Select MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [Exposure step] → desired setting.

Menu item details: 0.5EV / 0.3EV.

Adjusts this camera’s standard for the correct exposure value for each metering mode.

1. Select 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.

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. Select 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).

In the following situations, [D-Range Optimizer] is fixed to [Off]: When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]; [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.

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

1. Select 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 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.

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.

[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.

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

1. Select 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.

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

When [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is set to [On] and [Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal] under [Face/Eye AF], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work.

Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to the following parameters:

• [Spot: S]/[Spot: M]/[Spot: L]
• [Expand Spot]
• [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L]
• [Tracking: Expand Spot]

1. Select 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.

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].

When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, 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 of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.

1. Select 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 (AE lock) 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.

If you select the [AEL hold] function in [Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [Custom Key/Dial Set.], 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].

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

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. Select 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.

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

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. Select 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+])

[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.

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. Press 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 40 – ISO 409600: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity.

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.

The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images, shooting movies, or shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies.

When shooting movies, ISO values between 80 and 409600 are available. If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than 80, the setting is automatically switched to 80. When you finish recording the movie, the ISO value returns to the original setting.

The available range for ISO sensitivity varies depending on the setting for [Gamma] under [Picture Profile].

The available ISO sensitivity range changes when outputting RAW movies to another device connected via HDMI.

[ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto].

When the ISO sensitivity is set to a value lower than ISO 80, 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. Select 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].

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 setting the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. You can minimize subject blurring while also preventing camera shake.

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

Menu item details:

• SLOWER (Slower)/SLOW (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 (Fast)/FASTER (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.

The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between [Slower], [Slow], [Standard], [Fast], and [Faster] is 1 EV.

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

In the following situations, the shutter speed may not function as set: When using the flash to shoot bright scenes. (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flash-syncing speed of 1/250 second.); When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Fill-flash] mode. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.)

Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.

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

Menu item details:

• Auto/Auto: Ambience/Auto: White/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash (only when shooting still images)/Underwater Auto: When you select a light source that illuminates the subject, the product adjusts the color tones to suit to 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.

[White Balance] is assigned to the 2 button (Custom button 2) in the default settings.

You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required by pressing the right side of the control wheel. When [C.Temp./Filter] is selected, you can change the color temperature by turning the rear dial instead of pressing the right side of the control wheel.

If the color tones do not come out as you expected in the selected settings, perform [WB bracket] shooting.

(Auto: Ambience), (Auto: White) is displayed only when [Priority Set in AWB] is set to [Ambience] or [White].

If you want to moderate abrupt white balance switching, such as when the recording environment switches during movie recording, you can change the white balance switching speed with the [Shockless WB] function.

[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto].

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.