Note

• The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions.
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.
• We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside this temperature range.
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur while using the charger, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
• Even when the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off, the power is not disconnected. If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use, unplug it from the wall outlet (wall socket) to disconnect the power.
• When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If this happens, remove the battery pack from the charger and then re-insert it to recharge.
• 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.

Note

• Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
• Do not use force when attaching a lens.
• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
• 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.

Note

• Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image.
• When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood.
• Remove the lens hood when using the flash. Otherwise, the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image.
• To store the lens hood after shooting, attach the lens hood to the lens backward.

Note

• This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images. You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home.
• If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera.

Hint

• When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
  • It is dark and the subject is distant.
  • The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
  • The subject is seen through glass.
  • The subject is moving quickly.
  • There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
  • There is a flashing light.
  • The subject is backlit.

Note

• To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie).

• If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording.
• For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to "Recordable time of movies." When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the ambient temperature.
• When shooting, the sound of the shoulder strap hooks (triangular hook) could be recorded, depending on the situation used.

Note

• The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.
• The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions.

Hint

How to shoot continuous images in [Superior Auto] mode

How to change the save method for continuous images recorded in [Superior Auto] mode

Note

• When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer than usual.
• The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom.
• The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions.
• When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the product cannot create a composite image.

Note

• 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.

Note

• If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image.
• When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard].
• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases.
• The images may be blurred in dark scenes.
• When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent.
• When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus, the shooting may not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again.
• The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama:
  • Moving subjects.
  • Subjects that are too close to the product.
  • Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, beach, or a lawn.
  • Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.
  • Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb.
• The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations.
  • When the camera is panned too fast or too slow.
  • The subject is too blurry.

Hint

• You can turn the front dial on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction.

Note

• In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.
• In the [Hand-held Twilight] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded.
• If you select [Hand-held Twilight] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.
• Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting the following subjects:
  • Subjects with erratic movement.
  • Subjects that are too close to the product.
  • Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, a beach, or a lawn.
  • Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.
• In the case of [Hand-held Twilight], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting.
• The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product.

Hint

• To change the scene, rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.

Hint

• If the focus mode dial is set to "C" (Continuous AF), the camera locks the focus and exposure while shooting. ISO can be set to a desired setting.
• If the focus mode dial is set to "MF" (Manual Focus), or "S" (Single-shot AF), the focus is locked to the first image.

Note

• When set to [Auto HDR], the process will temporarily be based on the DRO settings.
• The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using Sony's criteria. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on the shooting conditions.

Note

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
• Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed.
• The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode.
• When the shutter speed is 1 second(s) or longer, noise reduction will be done after shooting 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 monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

• When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image.

Note

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
• The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

• Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper).

Note

• When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink.
• 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 monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

• You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value by rotating the front/rear dial while pressing the AEL button. (Manual shift)

Note

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
• The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image.
• After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.
• You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations:
  • [Cont. Priority AE]
  • When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated.
  • When the [Auto HDR] function is activated.
  • When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.].
  • When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated.
  • When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [Cont. Shooting], [Cont. Bracket], [Self-timer(Cont)].
  If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

Hint

• Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function.

Note

• Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory].
• If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting.

Note

• Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate.

Note

• If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction.
• You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
• While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up.
• When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product. You cannot use the product’s internal flash.
• Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe, turn off the product first.
  When attaching an accessory, insert it fully to the Multi Interface Shoe and screw tightly. Also, make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product.
• Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity.
• The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached.
• The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.

Note

• The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
• Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

Note

• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

Note

• The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.
• If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.
• When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, flashes.

Hint

• By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations.
  • When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
  • When the flash cannot go off.
  • When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.

Hint

• If you use the lens that is equipped with a distance encoder in [ADI flash] mode, the product achieves accurate flash control based on the more precise distance information.

Note

• When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed (such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash (sold separately) or in off-camera shooting using a cable, or when using a macro twin flash), or when an external flash (sold separately) is set to bounce, [Flash control] is automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL]. It may be automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL] depending on other shooting conditions as well.
• Set [Flash control] to [Pre-flash TTL] in the following situations because the product cannot get proper flash information using [ADI flash].
  • When a wide panel is attached to the flash HVL-F36AM
  • When shooting using a flash diffuser
  • When using filters that affect the exposure factor (such as ND filters)
  • When using close-up lenses
• ADI flash can be used in combination with a lens distance encoder. To confirm if your lens is equipped with a distance encoder, check the main specifications of the operation manual for your lens.
• [Flash control] cannot be set in [Sweep Panorama] mode, or when [Night Scene] or [Hand-held Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection].

Note

• Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.
• In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.

Hint

• You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.

Note

• When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L].

Note

• If images are not to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you record images in JPEG format.
• You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

Note

• 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.
• Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased.
• When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.

Hint

• If you cannot achieve focus for the intended subject using auto focus, select MF or DMF, then shoot again.
  You can select DMF using MENU → (Camera Settings) → [AF-A setup] → [DMF].

Note

• [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations:
  • The subject is moving too quickly.
  • The subject is too small, or too large.
  • The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
  • It is dark.
  • The ambient light changes.

• Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations:
  • In [Sweep Panorama] mode
  • When [Scene Selection] is set to [Hand-held Twilight]
  • When using [Smart Telecon.]
  • When shooting in Manual Focus mode

• When the subject to be tracked disappears from the screen, Lock-on AF is released.
• When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], the camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the track of the subject.

Hint

• Each time you press in the center, the magnifier scaling changes.
• When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified.
• The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a full-display image.
• The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released after shooting.
• You can set the time to display the enlarged image by selecting MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time].

Note

• Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
• The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable.

Hint

• If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] in [AF/MF Button] under [Custom Key Settings], the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button.

Note

• You cannot use [AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
  • In movie mode
  • In [Sweep Panorama] mode
  • When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
  • When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Sports Action] or [Night Scene].
• When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line.
• 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.

Note

• It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions.
• When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value, the registered value appears on the screen. [±0] appears for lenses for which a value has not yet been registered.
• If [−] is displayed as the value, then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered. To register a new lens, attach a lens for which the registration can be erased, and set its value to [±0], or reset the values of all the lenses using [Clear].
• If you perform [AF Micro Adj.] with lenses other than Sony, Minolta, or Konica-Minolta lenses, the registered settings for Sony, Minolta, or Konica-Minolta lenses may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens.
• You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification.

Hint

• When [AF w/ shutter] is set to [Off], you can still use the [AF On] function.

Note

• The camera may not be able to focus on the eyes depending on the circumstances, such as when no eyes can be detected within the auto focus area. In such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
• If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
• Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when the focus mode is set to C (Continuous AF) or MF (Manual Focus), etc.
• [Eye AF] may not function 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 person is in the shade.
  • When the person is out of focus.

Hint

• When the camera focuses on the eyes and [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On], a detection frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes. When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time.

Hint

• After adjusting the focus to the desired subject, restrict the AF range so that the lens focus indicator falls within the set range.
• Set the AF range to within or outside the restricted value while watching the yellow focus area.

Note

• [AF Range Control] cannot be used in Manual focus mode or when shooting movies.
• If you change the lens, the set AF range will be reset.
• When you are using a lens equipped with a focus range limit function, do not use the camera’s [AF Range Control] function at the same time. Use the function on either the lens or the camera.
• If you use a lens that is not equipped with a distance encoder, the shooting distance is not displayed.
• The shooting distance value is an estimate.
• The set value of the AF range, the shooting distance value, and the actual focus point may differ slightly.
• The actual set AF range and the yellow guide of the focus area may not correspond.
• The focus area may not be displayed in yellow when the lens does not attain proper focus.
• When the light is not strong enough or there is not much contrast in the subject, such as with monotone and flat surfaces, the focus area may not be displayed in yellow. In that case, use the outline of the subject as a guide.
• Only lenses with in-lens motors (SSM and SAM lenses*) can be used with Direct Manual Focus.

  ^*Some SAM lenses do not support Direct Manual Focus. Refer to the operating instructions for your lens.

• When using lenses without in-lens motors (other than SSM and SAM lenses*), the product may start the initial operation for infinity when used with the AF/MF control function.

  ^*Some SAM lenses do not support the AF/MF control function. Refer to the operating instructions for your lens.

Note

• You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
• 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.
• Only a value between –3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded image.
• When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

Note

• You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
• 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.
• When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

Note

• [Multi] is selected when using the following functions:
  • [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]
  • [Scene Selection]
  • Zoom functions other than optical zoom

Hint

• If you select the [AEL toggle] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button.

Note

• Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [AEL w/ shutter] settings.

Note

• The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection.

Note

• When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial, any function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re-assigned to another dial.

Hint

• To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings.
  The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots.
  • Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF].
  • Set [AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto].

Hint

• Press the / button to stop the self-timer.
• Press the / button and select (Single Shooting) to release the self-timer.

Note

• The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
• When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.
• When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image.

Note

• When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

Note

• The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.

Note

• The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.

Note

• [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
  • [Intelligent Auto]
  • [Superior Auto]
  • [Scene Selection]
  • [Sweep Panorama]
• When [ISO] is set to a value lower than ISO 100, the range for recordable subject brightness (dynamic range) may decrease.
• The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
• When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 are available. If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than ISO 100, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 100. When you finish recording the movie, the ISO value returns to the original setting.
• When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images.

Hint

• You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO], press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].

Note

• When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used.
• The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used.
• You cannot set [Multi Frame NR] when [Picture Effect] is set.

Hint

• You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO AUTO] under [ISO] and press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].

Note

• When [High] is selected, it takes longer to shoot and combine images.

Note

• [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama], or when [Multi Frame NR] or [Picture Effect] is used.
• [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night Scene], [Night Portrait] or [Hand-held Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection].
• When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.

Note

• [Auto HDR] is not available for RAW images.
• When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama], [Cont. Priority AE] or [Scene Selection], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
• When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR].
• When using [Picture Effect], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
• You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
• You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions.
• When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
• When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the product has detected a problem, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur.

Hint

• You can use the right side of the multi-selector to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required.
• In [C.Temp./Filter], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required.

Note

• [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations:
  • [Intelligent Auto]
  • [Superior Auto]
  • [Scene Selection]

Note

• The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value.

Hint

• You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the multi-selector.
  • [Toy Camera]
  • [Posterization]
  • [Partial Color]
  • [Soft Focus]
  • [HDR Painting]
  • [Miniature]
  • [Illustration]

Note

• When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
• You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies.
  • [Soft Focus]
  • [HDR Painting]
  • [Rich-tone Mono.]
  • [Miniature]
  • [Watercolor]
  • [Illustration]
• In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following:
  • Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light.
  • Do not change the composition before shooting.

  When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.

Note

• [Standard] is selected when using the following functions:
  • [Intelligent Auto]
  • [Superior Auto]
  • [Scene Selection]
  • [Picture Effect]
• When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted.

Note

• 60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices.
• Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.
• To play back 24p/25p movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the 24p/25p formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 24p/25p format, 24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies.

Note

• If you change the setting for [SteadyShot], the angle of view will change.

Note

• The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.

Note

• The audio level is not displayed in the following situations:
  • When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off].
  • When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.].
• Set the shooting mode to [Movie]. You can see the audio level before recording only in movie recording mode.

Note

• Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates.
• [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to Movie.
• The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (Microphone) terminal input.

Hint

• When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level. Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio. When you record audio movies with lower volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear.

Note

• Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume.
• When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function.

Note

• [Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations:
  • When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure].
  • When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO].

Note

• Program Shift cannot be registered.
• For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor.

Note

• Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys.

Note

• The [Dial Setup] function is enabled when the shooting mode is set to “M.”

Hint

• When the [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter], you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile], [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile].

Note

• You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions:
  • [Sweep Panorama]
  • [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization].
  • When using the [Focus Magnifier] function.
  • [Cont. Priority AE]
  • [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset].
• Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected.
• The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions.
• If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity.
• If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing [Smile Shutter], Smile Detection is performed only for that face.

Hint

• When [Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level.

Note

• Up to eight faces can be registered.
• Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.

Note

• 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].

Note

• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not.

Note

• The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.

Note

• [AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB.
• When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on this product or non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation.

Note

• When the product is enlarging an image using image processing, it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image.
• The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display.

Note

• When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama], [Movie] or [Scene Selection], [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF].
• When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect ON], you may have difficulty checking the composition, as the Live View Display may seem too dark or too bright. If such a phenomenon occurs, set [Live View Display] to [Setting Effect OFF]. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View.

Hint

• When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition.

Hint

• If you want to switch the display mode temporarily when [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button.

Note

• Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image.

Note

• When [SteadyShot] is set to [Off], [SteadyS. w/ shut.] is not activated.

Note

• When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. In such cases, set this function to [Off].
• When a lens made by another manufacturer (including a Minolta/Konica-Minolta lens) is used, set this function to [Off]. If you set this function to [On], the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven.

Note

• Even if you set [Image Extraction] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved.
• When the [Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [Image Extraction] to [Auto].

Note

• The [Shading Comp.] function is only available when an A-mount lens is mounted.
• The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type.

Note

• The [Chro. Aber. Comp.] function is only available when an A-mount lens is mounted.

Note

• The [Distortion Comp.] function is only available when an A-mount lens is mounted.
• Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off].

Hint

• You can release the locked dial by holding the Fn (Function) button down.

Note

• Even if you perform [Deactivate Monitor], the backlight of monitor remains on. To turn off the backlight of monitor, press the FINDER/MONITOR button.