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Sony ILCA-77M2GBL Instruction Manual

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1. 1 Display _ Indication Display Indication amp 77 1009 Remaining battery 49 JA AR i ie Shooting mode 63 9 Remaining battery L 1 rh P warning P ASM 52 y 2 5e Flash charge in progress Fay Setting Effect OFF 39 A A Deon AF Illuminator 36 i Wp ERATE Ha Es N NFC is activated Eim 4 Airplane Mode 1 23 Register number 63 Sor No audio recording of 2W Scene Recognition icons movies 38 zw or Wind Noise Reduction 9 38 SteadyShot Camera Memory card 48 shake warning 37 55 Upload 43 SteadyShot Camera shake warning 37 55 T verheating warnin i Overheating warning Remaining number of Su S Database file full recordable images Database file error Aspect ratio of still sQcQ Smar Zoom Clear Image images 35 D Zoom Digital Zoom size of still images Spot metering area 10M 5 1M LE Digital level gauge WIDE WE Audio level 05 View Mode 42 RAW Image quality of still Dy RAW J images 35 Ducup X FINE FINE 100 0003 Folder file number STD on Protect 42 0p 601 24p Frame rate of movies AVCHD Recording mode of 30p 50i 25p MP4 movies H23X Image size of movies 35 DPOF DPOF set 7 F 1 n Auto Object Framing 24 List of icons on the monitor 2 Display Indication Display Indication Eloy Err Center Lock on AF 37 O Drive mode 3
2. Monitor Light sensor MOVIE button 59 For shooting AEL AE lock button 28 SLOW SYNC button 28 For viewing EZ Image index button 69 For shooting AF MF Auto focus manual focus button For viewing amp Enlarge button Rear control dial 31 Multi selector GB 17 asn a10Jag Identifying parts 3 15 16 For shooting Fn Function button 32 For viewing Send to Smartphone button 28 You can display the screen for Send to Smartphone by pressing this button When you attach a vertical grip sold separately pressing the Image rotation button on the vertical grip displays the Send to Smartphone screen DISP Display button 23 XX Smart teleconverter button 28 C Custom button For viewing 1 Delete button 62 17 gt Playback button 60 GB 18 Do not directly touch this part Top side N PI e e FX el Multi interface shoe FINDER MONITOR button 28 Display panel 27 G Drive mode button 28 WB White balance button 28 Exposure button 28 ISO button 28 Display panel illumination button 27 Image sensor position mark Identifying parts For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe visit the Sony website in your area or consult your Sony dea
3. Shoot Mode Exposure Self timer Cont Face Smile Auto Obj 63 Comp Shooting Detection Shutter Framing v v v v v AUTO io SCN Q v v v v S v v v v v v v v Y v v v v 2 v E B v e amp v v v v Lr v v v v v v v A v v v v v v S v v v v v v M v v v v v im v z v When the shooting mode is set to M the exposure can be adjusted only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO GB 64 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 Autofocus functions This camera achieves more accurate focusing with the autofocus functions by using a maximum of 79 focus points Set the focus mode dial to S Single shot AF A Automatic AF or C Continuous AF to use the autofocus functions S The camera locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved A Single shot AF and Continuous AF are switched according to the movement of the subject C The camera continues to focus while the shutter Focus mode dial button is pressed and held halfway down While the camera uses a maximum of 79 focus points for the autofocus functions the number of focus points will be limited when the following lenses a
4. Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct etc 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 gt Playback Delete Deletes an image Multiple Img All in this Folder All with this date View Mode Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of still images and movies Date View Folder View Still Folder View MP4 AVCHD View Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 9 Images 25 Images Display Rotation Sets the playback direction of the recording image Auto Manual Off Slide Show Shows a slide show Repeat Interval Rotate Rotates the image amp Enlarge Image Enlarges the playback images 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected TV that supports 4K Protect Protects the images Multiple Img All in this Folder All with this date Cancel All in this Folder Cancel All with this date Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image Multiple Img Cancel All Print Setting amp Setup Monitor Brightness Sets the screen brightness Auto Manual Sunny Weather Viewfinder Bright Sets the brightness of the viewfinder Auto Manual Finder Color Temp Sets the color temperatu
5. 1 Lens hood 1 15 asn a10Jag Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts 21 82 31 72 4 5 b VN c 7 8 1 Shutter button 58 11 Mode dial lock release button 2 Power switch 53 58 63 3 Front control dial 31 12 Mode dial 63 4 Remote sensor 13 Flash pop up button 28 5 Lens contacts 14 Mounting index 51 6 Mirror 15 Lens release button 52 7 Preview button 28 16 Focus mode dial 8 Mount Do not directly touch these parts 9 Built in flash Do not cover this part Press the 4 Flash pop up during movie recording button to use the flash Doing so may cause noise When not using the flash press or lower the volume it back into the camera body 10 Microphone 16 Rear side Identifying parts e E Eyecup 57 Eye sensor MENU button 34 Viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the screen mode returns to the monitor mode Diopter adjustment dial Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder IO 0 N
6. 14 1 ft 9 8 ft 200 m m m 6 1 m 4 2m 3m 3 3 ft 3 3 ft 3 3 ft 19 9 ft 400 1 4 m m m 8 6m 6m 4 3 4 7 ft 3 3 ft 3 3 ft 28 1 ft 800 2m 12 8 5m 6 1m 6 6 ft 4 6 ft 3 3 ft ISO setting 39 8 ft 27 8 ft Specifications Continuous shooting Continuous shooting speed Continuous Advance Priority AE Maximum 12 images per second Cy Hi Maximum 8 images per second EJjt o Maximum 3 images per second Based on our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting can be slower depending on the shooting conditions The maximum number of continuous shots In Continuous Advance Priority AE mode Extra fine 53 images Fine 60 images Standard 64 images RAW amp JPEG 25 images RAW 26 images In Continuous shooting Extra fine 56 images Fine 75 images Standard 93 images RAW amp JPEG 26 images RAW 28 images Image zooming playback Scaling range Image size L Approx x1 0 x18 8 M Approx x1 0 x13 3 S Approx x1 0 x9 4 Recording format File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 format Movie AVCHD format AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Mov
7. Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera 1080 60i compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p format movies Unlike standard recording modes up to now which record in an interlacing method this camera records using a progressive method This increases the resolution and provides a smoother more realistic image Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the camera and turn on the power the camera 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 camera until the process is completed If a database file error occurs export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the memory card using the camera 12 No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media etc Back up recommendation To avoid the data loss always copy back up data to other media Notes on the monitor electronic viewfinder lens a
8. some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen GB 30 Operating the camera How to use the multi selector You can use the up down left right side of the multi selector to move the selection frame Press in the center of the multi selector to set the selected item In this manual the up down left right side of the multi selector is indicated by A W lt gt When you use on the multi selector in playback mode you can display the previous or next image Standard is assigned to amp in the center of the multi selector in the default settings When you press the autofocus function is activated and the camera focuses on the subjects in the central area of the monitor 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 31 1511 suongund 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 1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than For viewfinder 2 Press the Fn button 3 Select the desired item using A lt gt on the multi selector The setting screen appears 4 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial then press on the multi selector Some setting values ca
9. High Mid Low Exposure Comp Compensates for the brightness of the entire image 5 0EV to 5 0EV Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed aperture and exposure 0 5EV 0 3EV 180 Sets the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR ISO AUTO ISO 50 to ISO 25600 Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness Multi Center Spot White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fluor Day White Fluor Daylight Flash C Temp Filter Custom 1 3 Custom Setup DRO Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast Off D Range Opt Auto HDR Creative Style Selects the desired image processing You can also adjust contrast saturation and sharpness Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape Sunset Night Scene Autumn leaves Black amp White Sepia Style Box1 6 Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect Off Toy Camera Pop Color Posterization Retro Photo Soft High key Partial Color High Contrast Mono Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor Illustration GB 36 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Zoom Sets the zoom scale for the zoom function other than the optical zoom Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check th
10. MENU button Custom Settings 6 Custom Key Settings desired item Press the C Custom button again to quit the AF Range Control function GB 66 Using the various 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 Creative Style item MENU button Camera Settings 5 Creative Style Select the desired style using A V on the multi selector 0 0 0 0 Creative Style item Style Box You can fine tune the setting and Save the adjusted setting GB 67 suoipounj snoueA 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 Auto HDR Shoots 3 images with different exposures and then overlays the correctly exposed image the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation MENU button Ig Camera Settings 5 DRO Auto HDR Select the desired setting using A V on the multi selector GB 68 Using the va
11. Notes When an FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately is attached to the camera switch the display between the viewfinder and the screen by pressing the FINDER MONITOR button Setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eye sensor located above the viewfinder may otherwise be activated GB 97 3y Shooting still images In auto mode the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera 2 Set the mode dial to Auto Mode Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the mode dial 3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera When using a zoom lens adjust the zoom ring to the proper size of the subject Zoom ring 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the or indicator lights 5 Press the shutter button fully 4 down to shoot an image e 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 Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved GB 58 Recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to E Movie When the MOVIE Button is set to Always the movie recordi
12. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below Camera shake warning indicator In situations where the camera may be subject to camera shake the iia Camera shake warning indicator flashes In this case use a tripod or the flash wea Camera shake warning indicator Notes The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations The exposure mode is set to M S or during movie recording When the viewing mode is set to No Disp Info Level or Histogram Using the SteadyShot function This camera is equipped with a camera shake compensation function to reduce camera shake You can activate or deactivate the function for shooting still images and shooting movies separately The default setting is On for shooting still images and Off for shooting movies MENU button Camera Settings 8 E SteadyShot EH SteadyShot Select the desired setting Notes The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on right after you point the camera towards a subject or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway When using a tripod deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function 55 e1aule Shooting a clear image without camera shake Using the SteadyShot function with the shutter button Normally
13. l Next movie He Previous movie gt Frame advance 411 Frame rewind 0 Volume settings 5j Closes the control panel Notes Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera GB 60 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 or AVCHD View When you select Date View both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen sorted by date MENU button gt Playback 1 View Mode Select the desired mode pue Bunoous Deleting images Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding 1 While displaying the image you want to delete press the f Delete button M Delete button 2 Select Delete with A V on the multi selector then press To delete several images at a time select MENU button x Playback 1 Delete Notes Protected images cannot be deleted GB 62 Selecting a shooting mode Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the mode dial e The following shooting modes are available Fe Auto Mode Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with
14. movie playback see page 60 Notes on continuous movie recording It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor Therefore if you continue to shoot the temperature inside the camera will rise especially that of the image sensor In such cases the camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies 20 C 68 F About 29 minutes 30 C 86 F About 29 minutes 40 C 104 F About 17 minutes The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter If the camera stops recording due to the temperature leave it for several minutes with the power turned off Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully If you observe the following points the recording time will be l
15. the SteadyShot function for shooting still images was activated only for the shooting moment With this camera you can use the SteadyShot function while the shutter button is pressed halfway down SteadyS w shut SteadyS w shut is set to On in the default settings When you want to save the battery life set SteadyS w shut to Off MENU button Custom Settings 5 ps SteadyS w shut On Notes You cannot use the SteadyS w shut function when F SteadyShot is set to Off If you press the shutter button halfway down for a certain period of time the SteadyShot function will be stopped temporarily to save the battery life even when SteadyS w shut is set to On Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving Viewfinder mode Viewfinder mode Monitor 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 Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee 56 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
16. the focus area is displayed when the focus area is set to Wide On Off Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming Optical zoom only On Clear Image Zoom On Digital Zoom E Eye Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder On Off FINDER MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and the monitor Auto Manual Release w o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when the lens is not attached Enable Disable Priority setup Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus is not confirmed in autofocus mode AF Release Balanced Emphasis GB 39 1511 suongund Functions that can be selected using the MENU button E AF w shutter Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter button is half pressed This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately On Off E AEL w shutter Sets whether to adjust the exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway down This is convenient when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately Auto On Off E SteadyS w shut Sets whether to use the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down On Off e Front Curtain Shut Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function On Off Superior Auto Sets the shooting recording procedure in
17. the white balance button Compensates the exposure ISO button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity FINDER MONITOR button Switches the display between the monitor and the viewfinder mode Display panel illumination button Turns on the backlight of the display panel Mode dial Switches the shooting mode MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting menu items MOVIE button Records movies AF MF button Q button Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily Scales an image up when viewing images AEL button SLOW SYNC button E 3 button Fixes the exposure of the entire screen Shoots with the flash with a slower shutter speed Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously Fn button button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn button In For viewfinder screen switches to the Quick Navi screen In playback mode pressing button switches to Send to Smartphone screen gt button Plays back images button Zooms in to the center of an image C button j button Assigns a frequently used function to the button AF Range Control is assigned to each button in the default settings Deletes images Focus mode dial Switches between the autofocus and manual focus mode Preview button Checks the blurring of the background GB 28 How to use the Quick Navi screen Using the Quick Navi screen you can
18. to Press in the center of the multi selector and enter the password if a key icon is displayed with a wireless access point then select OK Notes 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 GB 71 suonauny 14 1M Guisn Using the software 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 73 to 76 System requirements You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL www sony net pcenv opro ia zi E GB 72 Using the software Using Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in a general file format e You can display and compare the RAW images a
19. 1 m Eye Point Approximately 27 mm from the eyepiece 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 mr CIPA standard compliant Diopter Adjustment 4 0 m to 330m LCD monitor LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 1 228 800 640 x 4 RGBW x 480 dots GB 81 S190 Specifications Exposure control Metering Cell Exmor CMOS sensor Metering method 1 200 zone evaluative metering Metering Range 2 EV to 17 EV on Multi segment Center weighted Spot modes at ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index Still images AUTO ISO 50 to 25 600 1 3 EV step Movies AUTO ISO 100 to 12 800 1 3 EV step Exposure compensation 5 0 EV switchable between 1 3 EV and 1 2 EV steps Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range Still images 1 8 000 second to 30 seconds bulb Movies 1 8 000 second to 1 4 second 1 3 step up to 1 60 second in AUTO mode up to 1 30 second in Auto slow shutter mode Flash sync speed 1 250 second GB 82 Built In Flash Flash G No GN 12 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 3 seconds Flash coverage Covering 16 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation 3 0 EV switchable between 1 3 EV and 2 EV steps Flash range Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 100 1 m m m 4 3 m 3m 2 1m 3 3 ft 3 3 ft 3 3 ft
20. 5 DH Picture Effect 36 ON o3 SIT Lo OM 5 Flash mode 35 Red eye D AUTO 4 3 sw REAR WL reduction 35 Flash compensation 35 Focus mode 28 AF area Face Detection Smile Shutter 37 Metering mode 36 qua wy Te TRO MM Pam na 7500K A5 G5 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter 36 Ga D OFF D Range Optimizer Auto HDR 36 mat met ez et Basi Et e ul 3 3 3 Creative Style 36 67 Contrast Saturation Sharpness OFF Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 Display Indication Lock on Center Lock on AF guide EV scale bon Smart teleconverter 28 AF Range Control 65 mu Exposure compensation 36 Metered Manual REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture Value 150400 ISO sensitivity 36 ISO AUTO AE lock FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram GB 25 asn a10Jag List of icons on the monitor Display Indication Ung Auto HDR image warning a Picture Effect error 2014 1 1 Date of recording 10 37PM 3 7 File number Number of images in the view
21. 6 GB 32 GB 64 GB Setting 60i 24M FX 50i 24M EX Om 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 60i 17M FH 50i 7 Om 30m lh 2h 4h5m 8hi5m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9m 15m 35m 1 15 2 30 5h5m 24 24 25 2AM EX 0m 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 24p 17M FH 25p 7 Om 30m lh 2h 4h 8h 1440x1080 12M 20m 40m 1h20m 2h45m 5h30m 11h VGA 3M Ihl0m 2h25m 4 55 10h 20h 40h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes a product specification limit The maximum continuous recording time of an MP4 12M format movie is about 20 minutes limited by the 2 GB file size restriction Notes The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings The values shown are not for continuous recording time 19 S190 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used e When 4 is indicated stop recording the movie The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level For details on
22. An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network services PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions 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 Use PlayMemories Home the successor software of PMB 74 Using the software e Movies recorded using the 60 28M PS 50p 28M PS 601 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in HH Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc with the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc Installing PlayMemories Home 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL then click Install Run www sony net pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Using Remote Camera Control Connect the camera to your computer With Remote Camera Control you can Set up the camera or record an image from the computer Record an image directly to the computer Perform an Interval Timer Shooting Set up the following
23. HS I compatible SD cards Notes Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media or an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that 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 Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory cards GB 90 Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens 1 Remove the body cap from the Front lens cap camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera When shooting remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks mounting indexes on the lens and camera Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust from entering into the camera 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Be sure to put the lens on straight GB 91 3y Attaching a lens Notes When attaching a le
24. Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This equipment complies with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio SAR For Customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No ILCA 77M2 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CAUTION Y
25. S ONY 4 536 323 11 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera aX 7 1 Instruction Manual A mount ILCA 77M2 Learning more about the camera Help Guide Help Guide is an on line manual You can read the Help Guide on your computer or smartphone Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera URL http rd1 sony net help ilc 1410 h_zz Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ILCA 77M2 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose
26. SB connection Set to Multi in normal conditions and to Single only when the connection between the camera and a computer or AV component cannot be established Multi Single Language Selects the language Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use GB 43 1511 suomngund Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Format Formats the memory card File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Series Reset Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies MP4 Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images Standard Form Date Form Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback Display Media Info Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Version Displays the camera software version Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults Select Initialize to restore all settings to their default values Initialize Camera Settings Reset Only for 1080 50i compatible models If you switch this item it will be required to format the memory card in the setting compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively Also note tha
27. Superior Auto Continuous Shooting Auto Off Image Extraction Auto Off Exp comp set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash compensation Ambient amp flash Ambient only Bracket order Sets order of shooting for exposure bracket and white balance bracket 0 0 gt Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus New Registration Order Exchanging Delete Delete All AF Micro Adj Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the focus AF Adjustment Set amount Clear Lens Comp Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached Shading Comp Chro Aber Comp Distortion Comp GB 40 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Function Menu Set Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn Function button is pressed Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Center Lock on AF Smile Face Soft Skin Effect EN Auto Obj Framing Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality SteadyShouB B SteadyShot Audio Rec Level Zebra Grid Line Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Not set Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the keys Focus Hold Button AEL Bu
28. V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 9 W Output rating 8 4 V DC 0 75 A Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Maximum dimensions Approx 70 mm x 25 mm x 95 mm 2 7 8 inches x 1 inch x 3 3 4 inches W H D Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Battery type Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8 4 V Nominal voltage DC 7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 2 0 A Capacity Typical 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Minimum 11 5 Wh 1 600 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 38 2 mm x 20 5 mm x 55 6 mm 1 9 16 inches x 13 16 inches x 2 1 4 inches W H D Specifications Lens DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 Name Model name SAL1650 SAM SAL18135 Equivalent 35mm format focal length mm 24 15 272202 5 Lens groups elements 13 16 11 14 Angle of view 83 32 76 12 Minimum focus m ft 0 3 1 0 45 1 48 Maximum magnification x 0 2 0 25 Minimum aperture 1 22 22 36 Filter diameter mm 72 62 diameter 81x88 76 86 Approx mm in 3 1 4 x 3 1 2 3 x 3 1 2 Mass Approx g oz 577 20 3 8 398 14 The values for equivalent 35mm format focal length and angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS C sized image sensor Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject T
29. amera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements 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 pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction When you shoot an image we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder 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 The required length or frequency of the break may differ depending on the individuals so you are advised to decide at your own discretion In case you may feel uncomfortable refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers and consult your doctor as necessary Notes on recording for long periods of time Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be 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 lea
30. before use MENU 3 Setup 4 USB Connection PC Remote Jayndwod e uo safew Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control 1 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 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install Remote Camera Control Notes An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control 76 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the screen SL Notes When 0 the number of recordable images flashes in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with another one or delete images from the current memory card pages 42 62 When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert a memory card The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card 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
31. ble device Access lamp N mark This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Smartphone For details on the location of the 8 N mark on your Smartphone refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology Wi Fi sensor built in Memory card insertion slot 48 Memory card cover 48 Battery insertion slot 48 Battery cover 48 Tripod socket hole 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 Identifying parts For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Micro USB Terminal visit the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility GB 21 asn a10Jag Identifying parts DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM Supplied with the ILCA 77M2Q DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Supplied with the ILCA 77M2M Focusing ring Zoom ring Zoom lock switch Focal length index Lens contacts Lens hood index He e E e e Distance scale GB 22 8 Dis
32. change settings directly on the recording information display when the screen mode is set to For viewfinder Quick Navi 1 MENU button zy Custom Settings 2 DISP Button Monitor For viewfinder Enter 2 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode 7 100 EH 24 FINEGOp WA AuTo Select the desired item with A lt gt on the multi selector GB 29 1511 suongund How to use the Quick Navi screen 5 Set the item with the front dial Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial Pressing the center of the multi selector turns on the designated screen used to set up the selected item page 31 Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen and the screen goes back to the original one Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Smile Face Detect Peaking Level Zebra EY Image Size EN Aspect Ratio EY Quality SteadyShot Auto Mode Scene Selection Notes Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available When using Creative Style page 67
33. e focus E Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer On Off E 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 Off On Smile Face Detect Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected Off On Regist Faces On Smile Shutter EN Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level On High On Mid On Low Off Auto Obj Analyzes the scene when capturing faces close ups or Framing subjects tracked by Lock on AF function and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition Off Auto Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Selects pre set settings to match various scene conditions Portrait Sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight Night Portrait Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images Reduces blur from camera shake when shooting wh
34. e the lock lever in the direction of the arrow Be careful not to drop the battery pack Lock lever To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp page 21 is not lit then open the cover and push the memory card once To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera The percentage of the remaining battery life is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera GB 49 Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately m m You cannot shoot High m gt Low s any more pictures 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 Battery level cards Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 only A Memory Stick PRO HG Duo v Memory Stick XC HG Duo v SD memory card W Class 4 or faster B SDHC memory card W Class 4 or faster SDXC memory card W Class 4 or faster lt lt lt lt lt lt In this manual the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows A Memory Stick PRO Duo media B SD card This camera supports U
35. ec Off DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder by pressing the DISP button Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Level Histogram For viewfinder Displayed only on the monitor Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually High Mid Low Off Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function Red Yellow White GB 38 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button 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 Setting Effect ON Setting Effect OFF EN AF Rng Ctrl Sets whether to display the assist area when using the AF Assist Range Control function The assist area helps you to know if the subject is located within the focus range you set On Off AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or disappear shortly after the focus is achieved On Off AF Area Points Switches AF Area Points manually to prevent the points from being set to an unwanted value Auto 61 Points Flexible Spot Points Sets whether to use all the AF Area Points or the central 15 points All 15 Points Wide AF Area Disp Sets whether
36. emories Home 74 75 Q Quick Navi ees 29 R Recordable time of movies 79 Recording movies 59 Reducing camera shake 55 Remote Camera Control 75 Remote Commander 20 S Scene Selection 37 Set the clock SHOOUNE iis nett reinen Shooting mode 63 Shooting still images 58 Shoulder strap 20 Software seen 72 81 SteadyShot i02 Still Movie Select 61 V Viewfinder pp 17 Viewing 60 White 1 36 gie 9 70 GB 89 GB 90 Index Index GB 91 Xepu http www sony net SonyInfo Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand 144 0 4536323110
37. es with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan For EU product compliance Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product the battery or on t
38. file for MP4 format recording For this reason movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Discs recorded with HD high definition image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs Movies recorded in 1080 60p 1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p 1080 50p supported devices Warning on copyright 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 The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera 14 On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions except as described in this manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a battery pack that has been fully charged until the CHARGE lamp has turned off How to turn off wireless network functions Wi Fi and NFC etc temporarily When you board an airplane etc you can turn off all wireless network fu
39. he AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo and Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries 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 Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or
40. he packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly hand over these products at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery For Custome
41. his lens is equipped with a distance encoder The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement ADI by using a flash with ADI functionality Depending on the lens mechanism the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift caused by change in temperature To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode use the viewfinder and set focus On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format camera GB 85 S190 Specifications On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed GB 86 Trademarks e Memory Stick and gt are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation AVCHD Progressive and t
42. ie MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Input output terminals Multi Micro USB Terminal USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Supports Micro USB compatible devices HDMI HDMI type D micro jack Mic Terminal 3 5 mm Stereo mini jack REMOTE Terminal Power general Battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H GB 83 S190 Specifications Power consumption When using a DT 16 50 mm F2 8 SSM When using the viewfinder Approx 3 5 W When using the screen Approx 3 0 W Supplied with ILCA 77M2Q Others Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible DPOF Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions 142 6 mm x 104 2 mm x 80 9 mm 5 5 8 inches x 4 1 8 inches x 3 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 726 g 1 Ib 9 6 oz with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Approx 647 g 1 Ib 6 8 oz body only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Wireless LAN Supported format IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency band 2 4 GHz bandwidth Security WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connection method WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Access method Infrastructure mode NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant 84 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Battery charger Battery BC VM10A Battery charger Input rating 100
43. ile holding the camera On Off HH SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting movies Reduces blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the camera On Off EN Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors sRGB AdobeRGB GB 37 1511 suomngund Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Auto Slow Shut Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed following the brightness of the environment in movie mode On Off Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie On Off 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 On Off Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings 1X Custom Settings Zebra Displays stripes to adjust brightness Off 70 to 100 1004 Focus Magnif Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form 2 Sec 5 Sec No Limit Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Audio Level Display Sets Audio Level Display On Off Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 S
44. ing conditions The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Using the lens DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media sold separately Viewfinder Bright is set to Manual 0 Monitor Brightness is set to Manual 0 The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Focus mode S Single shot AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The power turns on and off once every ten times The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and are for shooting under the following conditions EH Record Setting is set to 601 17M FH 50i 17M FH Typical movie shooting Battery life based on repeatedly shooting zooming shooting stand by turning on off etc 18 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies Continuous movie shooting Battery life based on non stop shooting until the limit 29 minutes has been reached and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again Other functions such as zooming are not operated Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera Memory card formatted with this camera h hour m minute Capacity Recor 2 GB 4GB 8 GB 1
45. ing images Shooting still images eee 58 Recording movies Playing back images Switching between still images and movies Deleting 08868 i rne nie qitod Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode pp 63 Functions available for each shooting mode 64 Various functions Using the various functions Autofocus functions Creative Style DRO Auto HDR Playback functions eee 69 Using Wi Fi functions Using the Wi Fi and NFC one touch functions 70 Connecting the camera to a wireless access point 71 Viewing images on a computer Using the software System requirements Using Image Data Converter Installing Image Data Converter Using PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Using Remote Camera Control Installing Remote Camera Control 76 Others Checking the number of images and recordable time of MOVIES v vat eate Peste peers TI Specifications siete aene rob eui adt 81 EXP For details on Wi Fi functions see the flyer Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses The model name varies depending on the supplied lens The available model varies depending on the countries regions Model name Le
46. ler or local authorized Sony service facility Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used Operations with other manufactures accessories are not guaranteed Multi Fl interfaceShoe Accessory Shoe GB 19 asn a10Jag Identifying parts Sides Bottom 2 N Microphone jack When an external microphone is connected the internal microphone is turned off automatically When the external microphone is a plug in power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera io 4 Flash sync terminal REMOTE terminal When connecting the RM L1AM Remote Commander sold separately to the camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward Speaker DC IN terminal When connecting the AC PWIOAM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera 10 HDMI micro jack Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compati
47. mode GB 26 You can adjust the shutter speed aperture exposure compensation flash compensation ISO sensitivity white balance drive mode and image quality by checking the display panel on the top of List of icons on the monitor List of icons on the display panel Cc 7 urzza E 2 5 am L3 ERIBSCDROWB 8 X FINESTD RAW JPEG nnt ULL the camera Shutter speed 63 125 55 Exposure 36 Flash iiu Aperture 63 compensation 35 ISO sensitivity 36 wo BAG White balance 36 Drive mode 35 Faq 3 Image quality 35 Remote commander um Y me 43 m X Remaining battery Remaining number of 49 recordable images Um 77 Even when the remaining number of recordable images is higher than 9 999 9999 is displayed on the dis play panel To turn on the backlight of the display panel Press the display panel illumination button on the top Pressing again turns off the backlight Display panel illumination button GB 21 asn a10Jag 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 4 button Pops the flash up X a button Selects the drive mode WB button Adjusts
48. n be finely ol Aa adjusted by turning the rear dial Er 00 To set the individual settings the dedicated screen Ej In step 3 select a setting item and press on 9 GJ the multi selector to switch to the dedicated screen for the setting item Set the items according to the Operation guide SSS T Operation guide GB 32 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 zy Custom Settings 6 Function Menu Set Assign the function to the desired location The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp Focus Area Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Center Lock on AF Smile Face Detect EF Soft Skin Effect EN Auto Obj Framing Image Size EB Aspect Ratio Quality SteadyShot HH SteadyShot Audio Rec Level Zebra Grid Line Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Not set GB 33 1511 suongund 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 1 Press MENU button to display the me
49. nctions temporarily Select MENU A Wireless Airplane Mode On If you set Airplane Mode to On an 4 airplane mark will be displayed on the screen Notes on wireless LAN If your camera is lost or stolen Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage caused by illegal access or use of the registered access point on the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera page 9 The accessories supplied differ depending on the model The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces Supplied with all models Shoulder strap 1 Camera 1 BC VMIOA Battery charger 1 e e GE For how to attach the shoulder strap to the camera refer to page 20 Body cap 1 Attached on the Power cord mains lead 1 not camera supplied in the U S A and Canada Shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyepiece Cup 1 Attached on Multiple power cords may be supplied the camera with your camera Use the appropriate nstruction Manual 1 this one that matches your country region manual Rech ble batt k NP Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 This guide explains the functions c that require a Wi Fi connection ILCA 77M2Q DT 16 50 mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap 1 Lens hood 1 ILCA 77M2M DT 18 135 mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap
50. nd JPEG images recorded by this camera e You can rank images in 5 grades Youcan apply color labels To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help gt Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se Installing Image Data Converter 1 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 Notes Log on as Administrator Jayndwod e uo safew 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 AVCHD movies to your computer Playing back imported images Importing images from your camera For Windows the following functions are also Sharing images on available PlayMemories Online E Youn PlayMemories Viewingimages Creating Uploading on a calendar movie images to discs network services You can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control etc by performing the following procedure Connect the camera to your computer launch PlayMemories Home click Notifications Notes An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home
51. nd image sensor The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology and over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some small black dots and or bright dots white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder These dots are normal due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way Do not hold the camera by the monitor Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time The internal mechanism may be damaged If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the monitor Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet such as floppy disks or credit cards near the monitor Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the screen may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the screen will function normally Notes on using your camera The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording Notes on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an Organic Electro Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief This c
52. ng can be started from any shooting mode 2 Press the MOVIE button to start MOVIE button recording 3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Notes The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie You can disable the sound recording by setting Audio Recording to Off page 38 The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera See Notes on continuous movie recording page 80 When the icon appears the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases When you are recording continuously for a long time you may feel that the camera is warm This is normal Also Internal temp high Allow it to cool may appear In such cases turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again GB 99 safew pue Bunoous Playing back images 1 Press the button 2 Select an image by pressing the lt gt on the multi selector To play back movies press on the multi selector If you press V on the multi selector while playing back a movie the control panel will be displayed Control panel Action during movie playback gt Playback Pause Fast forward lt lt Fast rewind I Forward slow playback Rewind slow playback
53. ns ILCA 77M2 Not supplied ILCA 77M2Q Supplied DT 16 50 mm zoom lens ILCA 77M2M Supplied DT 18 135 mm zoom lens 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 36 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 ISO Multi Frame NR 36 You can adjust the luminous sensitivity The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600 When you select amp Multi Frame NR you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity White Balance 36 You can adjust the color tones You can select an option to suit a light source or perform fine adjustments using color temperature and color filters Drive Mode 35 You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes such as single shooting continuous shooting or bracket shooting Features of this camera AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range to prevent unintended subjects from being focused on GB 10 Introduction of functions DRO Auto HDR 68 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 produce
54. ns do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens E mount lenses are not compatible with this camera When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided 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 the zoom or focus adjustment To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release hutton all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera Before you attach them remove any dust from them Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens 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 The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However always make sure to quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens GB 92 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 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn
55. nu screen 2 Select the desired setting item using T n A V 4 5 on the multi selector and 123456789 then press on the center of the multi selector Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the lt P on the multi selector to move to another MENU item 3 Select the setting value then press to confirm To display the Tile Menu Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button MENU zz Setup 2 Tile Menu On GB 34 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Camera Settings Image Size Selects the size of still images Imag g L 24MM 12M S 6 0M 3 2 L 20M M 10M S 5 1M 16 9 Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images Asp g 3 2 16 9 E Quality Sets the image quality for still images RAW RAW amp JPEG Extra fine Fine Standard Panorama Size Selects the size of panoramic images Standard Wide Panorama Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images Right Left Up Down File Format Selects the movie file format AVCHD MP4 Record Setting Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 1440x1080 12M VGA 3M Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as for continu
56. on the camera The screen to set the date and time appears To turn the camera off set the power switch to OFF 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press 6 on the multi selector 3 Select a desired geographic location and then press 6 4 Select a setting item by using A V on the multi selector then press 6 5 Select a desired setting by using A lt gt on the multi selector then press 6 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items then select Enter and press 6 To cancel the date and time setting operation Press the MENU button GB 53 ayy 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 5 Setup 4 gt Date Time Setup or Area Setting page 43 MENU button Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not GB 94 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
57. onger Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB recording stops automatically when 8 File Format is set to MP4 and a new movie file is created automatically when ETH File Format is set to AVCHD The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes Specifications Camera System Camera Type Built In Flash Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony A mount lens Image sensor Image format 23 5 mmx15 6 mm APS C format CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx 24 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 24 300 000 pixels SteadyShot For still images System Image sensor shift mechanism For movies System Electronic Anti Dust System Charge protection coating on image sensor and image sensor shift mechanism Auto focus system System TTL phase detection system with center F2 8 sensor 79 points 15 points cross type Sensitivity Range 2 EV to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx 1 m to 5 3 3 ft to 16 4 ft Electronic viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Organic Electro Luminescence Screen size 1 3 cm 0 5 type Total number of dots 2 359 296 dots Frame coverage 100 Magnification Approx 1 09 x Approx 0 71 x 35mm format equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity
58. ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Canada This device compli
59. ous shooting Single Shooting Cont Shooting Self timer Self timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Flash Mode Sets the flash settings Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Slow Sync Rear Sync Wireless Flash Comp Adjusts the intensity of flash output 3 0EV to 3 0EV Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output ADI flash Pre flash TTL Manual flash Power ratio Sets the amount of built in flash light when Flash control is set to Manual flash 1 1 1 6 Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using flash On Off AF A setup Sets whether fine adjustment of the manual focusing is possible when the focus mode is set to AF A AF A DMF GB 35 1511 suongund Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Focus Area Selects the area of focus Wide Zone Center Flexible Spot Expand Flexible Spot Lock on AF ES AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing Auto Off E AF drive speed Switches the focusing speed for autofocus when shooting still images If set to Slow in Macro shooting it makes it easier to adjust the focus Fast Slow E AF Track Sets the duration for AF tracking when shooting still images Duration 1 to 5 AF Track Sets the duration for AF tracking when shooting movies Duration
60. re attached Lens Number of focus points SAL75300 SAL1118 SAL55200 SAL1855 61 points SAL18552 SAL55200 2 SAL30M28 SAL55300 SALSOOFS80 One single point at the center This information is current as of the day the model was released Some of the lenses above are not available in some countries or regions Focus Area You can change the area of focus MENU button gg Camera Settings 3 Focus Area desired setting GB 65 suoipounj snoueA Using the various functions AF Track Duration You can change the duration for autofocus tracking When you shoot fast moving subjects it is recommended to set to 5 High When you shoot subjects that intersects with other objects it is recommended to set to 1 Low MENU button e Camera Settings 4 M AF Track Duration desired setting AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground The AF Range Control function is assigned to the C Custom button in the default settings Front dial Press the C Custom button Set the maximum shooting distance with the front control dial and set the minimum shooting distance with the rear control dial and then press the C button again C Custom button Rear dial You can change the button to be assigned to the AF Range Control function by selecting the
61. re of the viewfinder 42 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback Audio signals Sets whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self timer operations On Off Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card On Off Tile Menu Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the MENU button On Off Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode on or off On Off Delete confirm Sets which of Delete and Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirmation screen Delete first 1 first Pwr Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min 10 Sec PAL NTSC Selector By changing the TV format of the device shooting in a different movie format is possible Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off On Off Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control On Off HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI connection settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Info Display CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection Sets the USB connection method Auto Mass Storage MTP PC Remote USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of U
62. registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or 9 marks may not be used in all cases in this manual 0 infourrHium SERIES S Memory STICK cass Hum AVCHD HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Progressive GB 87 sia Index A Area Setung eee 53 AUTO ze eene 58 Auto Mode een 58 B Battery pack 46 48 C CHARGE 47 Charging battery pack 46 Computer i Creative Style 67 D Date Time 53 DC IN terminal 20 ee 62 Diopter adjustment 17 DISP seu ter eee 38 Display 1 27 Display panel illumination button ET 27 Drive Mode eee 35 DRO Auto HDR 68 E Eye sensoti eere 17 88 F File Format esses 35 ERNE RNAS de etes 32 33 Focal length 85 Function button 32 33 H Help Guide cette 2 Image Data Converter 73 In Camera Guide L Language ict erae 12 M Memory card 48 50 MENU ettet reete essen 34 IMORIOE isse eere pene ERN 23 MOVIE oet eee eene 59 MOVIE Button 59 N NEG LOI den 70 Number of recordable images 77 Index P PlayM
63. rious functions Playback functions Convenient functions for playback are as follows A Q Magnifies or reduces C qq Deletes unnecessary images images D gt 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 B amp Image index screen e You can select the number of images to be displayed MENU gt Playback 1 Image Index GB 69 suoipunj snoueA 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 control for the camera 4 2 T amp For details on the Wi Fi NFC One touch functions refer to the attached document Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide or to the Help Guide page 2 GB 70 Using the Wi Fi and NFC one touch functions Connecting the camera to a wireless access point Connect the camera to your wireless access point Before starting the procedure make sure you have the SSID name of the access point and password of your wireless access point with you 1 MENU button A Wireless 2 Access Point Set 2 Use A Y on the multi selector to select the access point you want to connect
64. rs in Singapore Complies with IDA Standards DB00353 Table of contents Before use Functions list Introduction of functions senes 10 Notes on using your camera pp Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Front side Rear side Top side Sides Bottom BENS E List of icons on the monitor List of icons on the display panel 27 Functions that can be operated using the buttons dial ciere tenete etie nes 28 How to use the Quick Navi screen Operating the camera How to use the multi selector How to use the front dial rear dial 31 Selecting a function using the Fn Function button 32 Functions that can be registered using the Fn Function button Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Using the In Camera Guide Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack pp 46 Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately Memory cards that can be used 2 50 Attaching a lens 2 51 Setting the date and time wos Setting the date time and area again 54 Shooting a clear image without camera shake eb Camera shake warning indicator Using the SteadyShot function Using the SteadyShot function with the shutter Dutton uite eee tei ep tes 56 Holding the camera properly 50 Removing the Eyepiece cup pp 57 Shooting and view
65. s an image with the optimal brightness and gradation Auto HDR Shoots 3 images with different exposures and then overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation Creative Style 67 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 63 You can adjust the exposure in P A S or M mode even when shooting movies How to operate or customize the camera Display information 38 When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you move your face away from the viewfinder the viewing mode reverts to monitor mode default settings You can change the screen display mode by pressing the DISP button Quick Navi 29 In For viewfinder screen you can quickly switch from the monitor to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button You can set the items with an intuitive operation Customization 41 The camera is equipped with a Custom button which you can assign a desired function to You can also assign functions to other buttons such as the AEL button GB 11 Notes on using your camera Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu page 43 Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects the monitor mode using the monitor and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder
66. t it may not be possible to play back movies recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV GB 44 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 1 Select MENU button zx Custom Settings 6 Custom Key Settings desired functions assigned to the button gt In Camera Guide Press the MENU button and use the multi selector to select a MENU item whose explanation you want to read and then press the button to which In Camera Guide is assigned GB 45 1511 suongund Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the NP FM500H InfoLITHIUM 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 To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot charge the battery pack again before shooting 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks GB 46 Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger to the For the U S A and Canada wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Charge completed Eu Charging time 3 Approx 175 min
67. tance index 9 Focal length scale 10 Focusing mode switch 11 Mounting index Do not directly touch this part The DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM are designed for Sony A mount cameras models equipped with an APS C sized image sensor You cannot use these lenses on 35mm format cameras For the lenses other than DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens List of icons on the monitor The status of the monitor is set to Display Info in the default settings When you change the DISP Button setting and then press the DISP button the screen status will change to the For viewfinder mode You can also display the histogram by pressing the DISP button Monitor mode For playback Basic information display ea ae 100 1 E 3 EMI Ba MINE om DPOF m Lockcon AF 1125 1 250 5 0 0 150 400 2014 1 1 10 37PM 3 7 Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P A S M Sweep Panorama mode XC 100 24 FINEGOp 7100 24 FINEGOp RD he 5 iin m 8 id Aun 100 GB 23 asn a10Jag List of icons on the monitor
68. the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value adjusted automatically The other settings can be adjusted manually A Aperture Priority Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range or by defocus the background S Shutter Priority Adjusts the shutter speed to show the movement of the subject M Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure Exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value using the front or rear dial 1 2 3 Memory Calls up settings pre registered in Memory in the recall Ill Camera Settings page 38 HH Movie Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie y Cont Priority AE Allows continuous shooting while the shutter button is fully depressed The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining Panorama multiple images SCN Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the Selection scene GB 63 apow e 6ull3alaS Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode In the table below V indicates the function is available and a indicates the function is not available The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen
69. to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Besure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Battery charger Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the Charger Disconnect the Charger from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus The power cord mains lead if supplied is designed specifically for use with this camera only and should not be used with other electrical equipment For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www call2recycle org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack and lens if lens supplied This device complies with
70. tton ISO Button Exp Comp Button WB Button Drive Mode Button AF MF Button C Button Preview Button rz Button Center Button You can assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the exposure mode is set to M Dials can be used for adjusting shutter speed and aperture ali SS EK F no WF F no aiie SS Dial Ev Comp Compensates the exposure with the front or rear dial Off adig Front dial WF Rear dial MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button Dial Lock Sets whether to disable the front dial or rear dial by pressing and holding down the Fn button Lock Unlock A Wireless Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone Select on This Device Select on Smartphone Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network View on TV You can view images on a network enabled TV Ctrl w Smartphone Shoots still images and movies by controlling the camera remotely by a smartphone Airplane Mode You can set this device to not perform wireless communications On Off GB 41 1511 suongund Functions that can be selected using the MENU button WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button Access Point Set You can register your access point manually
71. used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory card formatted with this camera Units Images sis Capacity 2GB 8GB 46GB 32GB 64GB Standard 330 660 1350 2700 5400 10500 Fine 200 410 820 1650 3300 6600 Extra fine 100 200 400 820 1600 3250 RAW amp JPEG 54 105 220 440 880 1750 RAW 74 145 300 600 1200 2400 When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above except when RAW is selected 77 sia Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use Battery life Number of images Shooting still Screen Approx 240 min Approx 480 images images Viewfinder Approx 205 min Approx 410 images Actual shooting Screen Approx 120 min movies Viewfinder Approx 110 min Continuous Screen Approx 175 min shooting movies Viewfinder Approx 175 min Viewing still Screen Approx 270 min Approx 5400 images images Viewfinder Approx 320 min Approx 6400 images Notes The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the follow
72. utes Full charge When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed CHARGE lamp For countries regions other than the U S A and Canada CHARGE lamp 4 To a wall outlet wall socket Notes The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs We recommend charging the battery pack in 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 GB 47 3y Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery 3 Close the cover 4 While sliding the memory card cover open the cover GB 48 Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately 5 Insert a memory card With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place Ensure the notched corner faces correctly 6 Close the cover 0 To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slid
73. ve 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 enough the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies 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 The surface of the camera may get warm This is not a malfunction Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer When importing AVCHD movies to a computer download and use the software PlayMemories Home from the following website www sony net pm Notes on the flash Do not carry the camera by the flash unit or use excessive force on it If water dust or sand get into the open flash unit it may cause a malfunction Be sure to keep your fingers out of the way when you press the flash down GB 13 asn a10Jag Notes on using your camera Notes when playing movies on other devices This camera uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that do not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Pro

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