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Sony Alpha 7s Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 4-537-940-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1420/h_zz/ ILCE-7S...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in Learning more about the the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony camera (“Help Guide”) dealer regarding this product. Model No. WW328274 (ILCE-7S) Serial No.
  • Page 3 • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a returning your used genuine Sony battery charger or a device rechargeable batteries to that can charge the battery pack. the collection and recycling location •...
  • Page 4 Trade Name: SONY is encouraged to try to correct the Model No.: WW328274 interference by one or more of the Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. following measures: Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, – Reorient or relocate the receiving San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

  • Page 5: For Customers In Canada

    Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan in combination with a chemical symbol. For EU product compliance: Sony The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%...
  • Page 6 Select MENU t (Setup) 6 t [Certification Logo]. If display is not possible due to problems such as camera failure, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction of functions ..........10 Before use Notes on using your camera ..........12 Checking the supplied items ..........15 Identifying parts .............. 16 Front side ..............16 Rear side ..............17 Top side/Side view ............. 19 Bottom view ...............
  • Page 8 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack ..........46 Charging time (Full charge) ........49 Charging by connecting to a computer ...... 50 Checking the remaining battery charge ...... 50 To remove the battery pack ........51 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) ...... 52 Memory cards that can be used ........
  • Page 9 Using Wi-Fi functions Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions ....76 Connecting the camera to a wireless access point ..77 Using applications Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading) .............. 78 Downloading applications .......... 78 Launching the application .......... 79 Viewing images on a computer Using the software ............

  • Page 10: Introduction Of Functions

    Introduction of functions This section introduces some frequently used shooting functions and other unique functions. See the pages in parentheses for details. Shooting functions used frequently Exposure Comp. (35) You can adjust the exposure to change the brightness of the entire image. Even when the shooting mode is set to M, you can adjust the exposure if the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO].
  • Page 11 Introduction of functions Creative Style (69) You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain image factors, such as exposure, using the selected style as the base. Movie recording with manual adjustments (67) You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, or M mode even when shooting movies.

  • Page 12: Before Use

    No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Functions built into this camera Sony cannot compensate for failure to • This manual describes 1080 60i- record or loss or damage of recorded compatible devices and 1080 50i- content due to a malfunction of the camera compatible devices.
  • Page 13 Notes on using your camera • Images may trail across on the screen in a • When shooting with the viewfinder, you cold location. This is not a malfunction. may experience symptoms such as When turning on the camera in a cold eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or location, the screen may become nausea.
  • Page 14 Notes on wireless LAN AVCHD format-compatible devices. If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony bears DVD-based players or recorders cannot no responsibility for the loss or damage play back HD image quality discs, as...

  • Page 15: Checking The Supplied Items

    Before use Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the • AC Adaptor AC-UD10/AC- camera) UUD11 (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

  • Page 16: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Front side When the lens is removed Built-in microphone* Mount index Image sensor* Mount Contacts* *1 Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

  • Page 17: Rear Side

    Identifying parts Rear side Eyepiece cup (60) Diopter-adjustment dial Viewfinder • Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight MENU button (33) until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. Eye sensor Monitor • You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
  • Page 18 Identifying parts For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button (26) For viewing: (Image index) button (75) MOVIE button (63) For shooting: Fn button (31) For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button • You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button.

  • Page 19: Top Side/Side View

    Identifying parts Top side/Side view Speaker HDMI micro jack Image sensor position Multi interface shoe* mark • Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and m (Microphone) jack protrude backward from the • When an external microphone Multi interface shoe. However, is connected, the microphone is when the accessory reaches the turned on automatically.
  • Page 20 • Attach both ends of the strap Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the onto the camera. Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe.

  • Page 21: Bottom View

    Identifying parts Bottom view Connection plate cover Battery insertion slot (46) Use this when using an AC-PW20 Battery cover (46) AC Adaptor (sold separately). Tripod socket hole Insert the connection plate into the • Use a tripod with a screw less battery compartment, and then pass than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.

  • Page 22: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    List of icons on the monitor The status of the monitor is set to [Display All Info.] in the default settings. When you change the [DISP Button] setting, and press DISP on the control wheel, the screen status will change to the viewfinder mode. You can also display the histogram by pressing DISP.
  • Page 23 List of icons on the monitor Display Indication Remaining battery (50) Display Indication Shooting mode (67) Remaining battery P P* A S warning Flash charge in progress APS-C Size Capture (39) Setting Effect OFF (38) Register number (67) AF Illuminator (35) Scene Recognition NFC is activated icons...
  • Page 24 List of icons on the monitor Display Indication Display Indication DPOF DPOF set White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto Object Framing Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color 00:00:00:00 Time code filter) (35) (hour:minute:second: 7500K A5 G5 frame) (73) D-Range Optimizer/ Dual Video REC (34) Auto HDR (35) Creative Style (35, 69)/ Video Light Mode (39)
  • Page 25 List of icons on the monitor Display Indication REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ISO400 ISO sensitivity (35) ISO AUTO AE lock/FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2014-1-1...

  • Page 26: Functions List

    Functions list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials You can set up or operate various functions using these buttons/dials. For the location of the buttons/dials, see “Identifying parts” (page 16). Mode dial Switches the shooting mode. MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting menu items.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

    How to use the Quick Navi screen Using the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on the recording information display when the screen mode is set to [For viewfinder] (Quick Navi). MENU button t (Custom Settings) 2 t [DISP Button] t [Monitor] t [For viewfinder] t [Enter] Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder].
  • Page 28 How to use the Quick Navi screen Set the item with the front dial. • Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial. • Pressing the center of the control wheel turns on the designated screen used to set up the selected item (page 29).

  • Page 29: Operating The Camera

    Operating the camera How to use the control wheel • You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control wheel to move the selection frame. Press z in the center of the control wheel to set the selected item. In this manual, the action of pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by v/V/b/B.

  • Page 30: How To Use The Front Dial/Rear Dial

    Operating the camera How to use the front dial/rear dial You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for each shooting mode with immediate effect.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Function Using The Fn (Function) Button

    Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen. Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to other than [For viewfinder].

  • Page 32: Functions That Can Be Registered Using The Fn (Function) Button

    Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button Functions that can be registered using the Fn (Function) button You can select the functions to be displayed when you press the Fn (Function) button. MENU button t (Custom Settings) 6 t [Function Menu Set.] t Assign the function to the desired location.

  • Page 33: Functions That Can Be Selected Using The Menu Button

    Functions that can be selected using the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press MENU button to display the menu screen. Select the desired setting item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then...

  • Page 34: Camera Settings

    Functions that can be selected using the MENU button (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images. L: 12M/M: 5.1M/S: 3.0M (3:2) L: 10M/M: 4.3M/S: 2.6M (16:9) L: 5.1M/M: 3.0M/S: 1.3M (APS-C size, 3:2) L: 4.3M/M: 2.6M/S: 1.1M (APS-C size, 16:9) Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
  • Page 35 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Focus Area Selects the area of focus. (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Lock-on AF) Focus Settings Allows you to focus using the front dial, rear dial or control wheel. AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing.
  • Page 36 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer. (On/Off) High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. (Normal/Low/Off) Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing when pressing the center button in the shooting screen.

  • Page 37: Custom Settings

    Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording. (0 to 31) Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording. (Live/Lip Sync) Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
  • Page 38 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. (Red/Yellow/White) Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed in the shooting screen. (Off/On) Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure compensation in screen display.
  • Page 39 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Exp.comp.set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash compensation. (Ambient&flash/Ambient only) Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without using the exposure dial, or reset the exposure value to 0 when you turn off the camera.
  • Page 40 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the keys. (Control Wheel/Focus Hold Button*/AEL Button/AF/MF Button/Custom Button 1/Custom Button 2/Custom Button 3/ Center Button/Left Button/Right Button/Down Button) * You can assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens.
  • Page 41 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera. SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password of smartphone connection. Reset Network Set. Reset all network settings. (Application) You can connect to the PlayMemories Camera Apps™ download site via the Internet to add desired functions to your camera.
  • Page 42 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button (Setup) Monitor Brightness Sets the screen brightness. (Manual/Sunny Weather) Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback.
  • Page 43 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. (On/Off) HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings. (HDMI Resolution/ 24p/60p Output* /HDMI Info. Display/ TC Output/ REC Control/CTRL FOR HDMI) HDMI 4K Output Sets the HDMI output when the movie mode is selected, and when connecting with 4K compatible devices, such as recorders.
  • Page 44 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Certification Logo* The certification can be displayed on the camera. Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore all settings to their default values. (Initialize/ Camera Settings Reset) *1 Only for 1080 60i compatible models.

  • Page 45: Using The In-Camera Guide

    Using the In-Camera Guide You can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the desired button. The In-Camera Guide displays explanations for the currently selected menu function or setting. Select MENU button t (Custom Settings) 6 t [Custom Key Settings] t desired functions assigned to the button t [In- Camera Guide].

  • Page 46: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 battery pack (supplied). The InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it.
  • Page 47 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to OFF. Slide the lever to open the cover. Insert the battery pack Lock lever completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. Close the cover.
  • Page 48 Charging the battery pack Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery.

  • Page 49: Charging Time (Full Charge)

    • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 150 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and approximately 220 min.

  • Page 50: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    Charging the battery pack Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the camera turned off. Notes •...

  • Page 51: To Remove The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever Lock lever after confirming that the access lamp (page 18) is off, and remove the battery pack. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

  • Page 52: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)

    Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Slide the lever to open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

  • Page 53: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Memory cards that can be used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of memory cards. Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo™...

  • Page 54: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. Remove the body cap from the Front lens cap camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. •...
  • Page 55 Attaching a lens Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). To use the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor.

  • Page 56: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the screen to set the date and time appears. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set the date and time appears.

  • Page 57: Setting The Date/Time And Area Again

    Setting the date and time Setting the date/time and area again The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu. MENU button t (Setup) 4 t [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting]...

  • Page 58: Shooting A Clear Image Without Camera Shake

    Shooting a clear image without camera shake “Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below. Camera shake warning indicator In situations where the camera may be subject to camera-shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator...

  • Page 59: Holding The Camera Properly

    Shooting a clear image without camera shake Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Viewfinder mode Monitor mode Viewfinder mode (vertical position) Point One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  • Page 60: Removing The Eyepiece Cup

    Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyepiece cup. Remove the Eyepiece cup. • Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup, and slide it upward. Notes • When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, switch the display between the viewfinder and the screen by setting [FINDER/ MONITOR] in (Custom Settings) 3.

  • Page 61: Shooting And Viewing Images

    Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images In [Auto Mode], the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode).

  • Page 62: Silent Shooting

    Shooting still images Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. • If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by Lock-on AF, the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition.

  • Page 63: Recording Movies

    Recording movies Press the MOVIE button to start recording. • Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode. MOVIE button Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes •...

  • Page 64: Playing Back Images

    Playing back images Press the button. button Select an image by pressing the b/B on the control wheel. • To play back movies, press z on the control wheel. • If you press V on the control wheel while playing back a movie, the control panel will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Switching Between Still Images And Movies

    Playing back images Switching between still images and movies To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP4)], [AVCHD View] or [XAVC S View]. When you select [Date View], both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen, sorted by date.

  • Page 66: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding. While displaying the image you want to delete, press the (Delete) button. (Delete) button Select [Delete] with v/V on the control wheel, then press z. •...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. The following shooting modes are available. (Auto Mode) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically.

  • Page 68: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. Shoot Mode Exposure Cont. Face Smile Auto Obj.

  • Page 69: Various Functions

    Various functions Using the various functions This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to “Help Guide” (page 2), which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions. Creative Style You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness for each...

  • Page 70: Dro/Auto Hdr

    Using the various functions DRO/Auto HDR Using the [DRO/Auto HDR] function, you can capture various gradations of the contrast of images. [D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.

  • Page 71: Record Setting

    Using the various functions Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. Audio: AAC Notes • When shooting with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S], an SDXC memory card (class 10 or faster) is required. •...
  • Page 72 Using the various functions When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60i 24M(FX) Approx. 24 Mbps (Max.) Records high image quality movies at 50i 24M(FX) 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 60i 17M(FH) Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) Records standard image quality 50i 17M(FH) movies at 1920 ×...

  • Page 73: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Using the various functions Customizing the picture quality (Picture Profile) You can change settings such as color and tone when recording movies. Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in [PP1] through [PP7] as default movie settings. MENU button t (Camera Settings) 5 t [Picture Profile] t Select the desired setting.

  • Page 74: Audio Settings For Movie Recording

    Using the various functions Audio settings for movie recording In addition to HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Out Timing]. MENU button t Set the mode dial to (Custom Settings) 2 t [Audio Level (Movie).

  • Page 75: Playback Functions

    Using the various functions Playback functions Convenient functions for playback are as follows: Magnifies or reduces Deletes unnecessary images. images. Changes to the playback • Turn the rear dial to magnify or screen. reduce an image. Turn the front dial to switch to the next/ previous image.

  • Page 76: Using Wi-Fi Functions

    Using Wi-Fi functions Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions You can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi and NFC One-touch functions. Saving images to a computer. Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone. Using the smartphone as a remote Viewing still images on a TV.

  • Page 77: Connecting The Camera To A Wireless Access Point

    • If a connection is not established, see the wireless access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point. • To save images to a computer, install the following dedicated software on your computer. When using Windows: PlayMemories Home www.sony.net/pm/ When using Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...

  • Page 78: Using Applications

    • You can upload images to network services directly from the camera. Downloading applications Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. • If you have an account, sign in to the application download site.

  • Page 79: Launching The Application

    Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading) How to download applications directly using the Wi-Fi function of the camera You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Select MENU button t (Application) t [Application List] t (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications.

  • Page 80: Viewing Images On A Computer

    Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your camera. • Image Data Converter • PlayMemories Home • Remote Camera Control For details on installation, see pages 81 to 84. System requirements You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/...

  • Page 81: Using Image Data Converter

    Click [Start] [All Programs] [Image Data Converter] [Help] [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Image Data Converter support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Installing Image Data Converter Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...

  • Page 82: Using Playmemories Home

    Using the software Using PlayMemories Home The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to your computer. Playing back imported images Importing images from your camera For Windows, the following functions are also...

  • Page 83: Installing Playmemories Home

    • Refer to the following URL for Mac software: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home during the installation.

  • Page 84: Using Remote Camera Control

    Connection] [PC Remote] Installing Remote Camera Control Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install Remote Camera Control. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.

  • Page 85: Others

    The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.

  • Page 86: Battery Pack

    – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using the lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) – [Viewfinder Bright.] is set to [Manual] [±0].

  • Page 87: Available Recording Time For A Movie

    Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The recording time for XAVC S and AVCHD movies is when [Dual Video REC] set to [Off]. Memory card formatted with this camera (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity...

  • Page 88: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording

    Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies • The values shown are not for continuous recording time. • The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    –1 m –1 Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens (CIPA standard compliant) Digital Camera Diopter Adjustment: –4.0 m –1 Lens: Sony E-mount lens +3.0 m –1 [Image sensor] [LCD monitor] Image format: LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT 35 mm full size (35.6 mm ×...
  • Page 90 Type: Electronically-controlled, File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) Speed range: compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Still images: 1/8 000 second to format) 30 seconds, BULB Movie (XAVC S format): MPEG-4 Movies: 1/8 000 second to AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0...
  • Page 91 Specifications Battery charger BC-TRW [Power, general] Battery pack: Rechargeable battery Input rating: AC 100 V to 240 V, pack NP-FW50 50 Hz/60 Hz, 6 W Output rating: 8.4 V DC, 0.4 A [Power consumption] Operating temperature range: When using an FE 28-70 mm F3.5- 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 5.6 OSS Storage temperature range:...
  • Page 92 (Design rule for Camera File Sony Corporation. system) universal standard • XAVC S and are registered established by JEITA (Japan trademarks of Sony Corporation. Electronics and Information • “AVCHD Progressive” and the Technology Industries “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are Association). trademarks of Panasonic Corporation •...
  • Page 93 Specifications • DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. • Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. • YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. •...

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Index Area Setting ........56 File Format......... 70 AUTO .........61 Fn ......... 31, 32 Auto Mode........61 Focus Magnif. Time....37 Function button ....31, 32 Battery pack........46 Help Guide........2 Charge lamp........48 Charging battery pack....46 Image Data Converter....81 Computer ........80 In-Camera Guide .......
  • Page 95 Index Picture Profile ......73 View Mode......... 65 PlayMemories Camera Apps ..78 Viewfinder ......... 17 PlayMemories Home ... 82, 83 Viewing image ......64 Quick Navi ......... 27 White Balance ......35 Wi-Fi ........9, 76 Record Setting......71 Recordable time of movies ..
  • Page 96 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...

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