5-060-467-11(1)

Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera

E-mount

Operating Instructions

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2410/h_zz/

ILCE-7SM3
 English

Check out the

Help Guide!
The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your
computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items,
advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera.

Scan
here

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ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide

Operating Instructions
In-Camera Guide
(this book)

This manual introduces some The [In-Camera Guide] shows

basic functions. explanations of the menu
For the quick start guide, see items on the monitor of the
“Startup guide” (page 6). The camera.
“Startup guide” introduces the You can quickly pull up information
initial procedures from when you during shooting.
open the package until you release On the menu screen, select an
the shutter for the first shot. item for which you want to view
a description, and then press the
(Delete) button.

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Table of contents
Check out the Help Guide!........................................................ 2

Startup guide
1: Checking the camera and the supplied items...................... 6
2: Preparing the battery pack................................................... 7
3: Inserting a memory card into the camera............................ 8
4: Attaching a lens.................................................................... 8
5: Performing initial setup for the camera............................... 9
6: Shooting still images...........................................................10

Basic operations
Touch function icons................................................................ 11
Control wheel...........................................................................13
Multi-selector...........................................................................14
Mode dial.................................................................................15
Shooting mode details...................................................15
MENU button............................................................................18
Main menu (shooting setting list)...........................................21
Fn (Function) button............................................................... 24
C (custom) buttons..................................................................27
DISP (Display Setting) button................................................. 28

Using the shooting functions

Focusing...................................................................................31
Selecting the focus method ( Focus Mode)..............31
Selecting the focus area ( Focus Area)..................... 33
Focusing on human eyes.............................................. 36
Shooting with drive modes
(continuous shooting/self-timer)...................................... 39
Cont. Shooting............................................................... 40
Touch functions when shooting..............................................41

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 Using a smartphone and a computer
Functions available with a smartphone (Creators’ App)........ 42
Managing and editing images on a computer...................... 43

Using the cloud service

Creators’ Cloud........................................................................ 44

Finding functions from MENU

List of MENU items.................................................................. 45
(Main) tab.................................................................. 45
/ (Shooting) tab................................................... 45
(Exposure/Color) tab................................................ 50
(Focus) tab.............................................................. 53
(Playback) tab...........................................................57
(Network) tab............................................................ 59
(Setup) tab................................................................61
(My Menu) tab.......................................................... 66

Identifying parts
Identifying parts...................................................................... 68
Front side....................................................................... 68
Rear side........................................................................ 69
Top side........................................................................... 71
Sides................................................................................73
Bottom........................................................................... 76
Basic icons................................................................................77
During still image shooting............................................77
During movie recording................................................ 79

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About this product/Notes on use
Notes on using your camera.................................................. 80
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 84
Memory cards that can be used............................................. 85
Specifications.......................................................................... 87

Index.......................................................................91

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 Startup guide

1: Checking the camera and the supplied

items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
•• Camera (1) •• Shoulder strap (1)

•• Battery charger (1)

•• Body cap (1) (Attached to the

camera)

•• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

(supplied in some countries/
regions) •• Cable Protector (1)

* Multiple power cords may be

supplied with this equipment. •• Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the
Use the appropriate one that camera)
matches your country/region.
See page 83.

•• Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FZ100 (1)
•• Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to
the camera)

•• USB Type-C® cable (1)

•• Operating Instructions (1) (this

manual)

•• Reference Guide (1)

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2: Preparing the battery pack
CHARGE lamp
Lock lever
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished

Startup guide
To a wall outlet (wall socket)

1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger, and connect it
to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (supplied).
•• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of .
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.

2 Insert the battery pack into the camera.

•• Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while
pressing the lock lever.

This camera is compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery). When a

device compatible with USB-PD is connected to the camera, fast charging
is possible. We recommend using a USB-PD device that is compatible with
an output of 9 V/3 A or 9 V/2 A.

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 3: Inserting a memory card into the
camera

Slot 1 Slot 2

Open the memory card cover and insert the memory card into
Slot 1, paying attention to the orientation of the memory card.
Then, close the cover.
•• Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 of this camera support CFexpress Type A memory
cards and SD memory cards. The Slot 1 is used in the default settings.
For details on the setting method, refer to the “Help Guide.”
•• When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, format
the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the
memory card.

4: Attaching a lens
1 Mount the lens by aligning
the two white index marks
(mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.

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2 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens
slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked
position.

5: Performing initial setup for the camera

Startup guide
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera and
a smartphone, you can perform initial camera setup such as date and time
settings from the smartphone. Install the dedicated application on your
smartphone in advance, and then follow steps 1 to 3 under “Procedures
for initial camera setup.”

Installing the dedicated smartphone application

Install the application from the following website. Also,
update to the latest version of the dedicated application.
The specifications of the dedicated application may
change without notice.
https://www.sony.net/ca/

Procedures for initial camera setup

ON/OFF (Power) switch

Control wheel/center button

1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.

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 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the
control wheel.

3 Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the

camera with your smartphone and perform the initial setup.
•• You can also configure or change the initial settings later from the
MENU of the camera.

Pairing the camera with your smartphone later

(Smartphone Connection)
For details on the connection method, refer to the
following Help Guide URL:
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2410_pairing/h_zz/

6: Shooting still images

1 Turn and set the mode dial
to (Auto Mode) while
pressing the lock release
button in the center of the
dial.
The shooting mode will be set to
(Intelligent Auto).

2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

3 Press the shutter button all the way down.

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Basic operations

Touch function icons

Some functions have icons for touch operations (touch function icons).
You can execute or change the settings of the functions by touching the
icons.

Settings for using the touch function icons

Basic operations
•• [Touch Operation]: [On]
•• [Shooting Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings]:
–– Set [Shooting Screen] to [On].
–– [Swipe Right] or [Swipe Left]  desired setting.

To show/hide the touch function icons

Swipe right or left on the shooting standby screen. The touch function
icons will appear on the left and right sides of the screen according to the
settings for [Swipe Right] and [Swipe Left] under [Shooting Screen].
To hide the touch function icons, swipe the screen in the opposite
direction from when you made the icons appear.

Examples of the touch function icon display and functions

of each icon
The examples show the display when you set the icons to appear on both
the left and right sides.

During still image shooting

Icons on the left side: Still image shooting mode, [Drive Mode],
[ Focus Area], [ White Balance], [ Creative Look]
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 Icons on the right side: Shoots a still image, starts recording movies,
[Face/Eye Subject Select], [Touch Func. in Shooting], switches to the
playback screen*
* The shot mark button is displayed even during movie recording in the still
image shooting mode so that shot marks can be set for the movie being
recorded.

During movie recording

Icons on the left side: Movie recording mode, [ Focus Mode],

[ Focus Area], [ Picture Profile], [ Creative Look]
Icons on the right side: Starts recording movies, [ Shooting],
[Face/Eye Subject Select], [Touch Func. in Shooting], switches to the
playback screen*
* The shot mark button is displayed during movie recording so that shot marks
can be set for the movie being recorded.

Hint
••When MENU  (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  [Touch Panel Settings]
 [Playback Screen] is set to [On], the touch function icons on the playback
screen are always displayed.
••If you set MENU  (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  [Touch Panel Settings]
 [Shooting Screen]  [Icon When Monitor Flipped] to [Flip], you can set
whether to switch the left and right icons on the shooting screen when the
monitor is flipped.

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Control wheel
On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button,
you can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or by
pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your
selection is confirmed when you press the center of the control wheel.

Basic operations
•• The DISP (Display Setting), / (Drive Mode), and ISO ( ISO)
functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control wheel.
In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom
side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the
control wheel.
•• During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing
the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

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 Multi-selector
You can move the focus area by pushing the multi-selector up/down/left/
right. You can also assign a function to be activated when you press the
center of the multi-selector.

•• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more

precisely.
•• You can move the focus area when [ Focus Area] is set to the
following parameters:
–– [Zone]
–– [Spot: L]/[Spot: M]/[Spot: S]
–– [Expand Spot]
–– [Tracking: Zone]
–– [Tracking: Spot L] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot S]
–– [Tracking: Expand Spot]
•• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-
selector in the default settings.

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Mode dial
Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and
purpose of shooting.

Basic operations
•• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in
the center of the mode dial.

Shooting mode details

The modes on the mode dial are divided into still image shooting modes,
movie recording modes, and registration recall modes.

(A) Still image shooting modes

(B) Movie recording modes
(C) Registration recall modes

Hint
••The menu items displayed vary depending on the mode dial setting
(pages 20, 45).

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

Mode dial Shooting mode Description

Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic
(Auto) scene recognition.

Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the

exposure adjusted automatically
(both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). You can set shooting
functions such as [ ISO].
Aperture Priority The aperture value is given priority
and the shutter speed is adjusted
automatically.
Select this when you want to blur the
background or focus on the entire
screen.
Shutter Priority The shutter speed is given priority
and the aperture value is adjusted
automatically.
Select this when you want to shoot a
fast-moving subject without blurring,
or when you want to shoot a water
or light trail.
Manual Exposure Manually adjust both the aperture
value and shutter speed.
You can shoot with your favorite
exposure.

(B) Movie recording modes

Mode dial Shooting mode Description

(Movie) Movie You can set the exposure mode for

movie shooting.
S&Q Motion You can set the exposure mode for
S&Q Motion shooting.

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

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

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

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

The aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be switched

Basic operations
between the automatic setting and manual setting by using the following
functions assigned to custom keys.
•• Aperture value
[Auto/Manual Swt. Set.]  [Av Auto/Manual Switch]
•• Shutter speed
[Auto/Manual Swt. Set.]  [Tv Auto/Manual Switch]
•• ISO sensitivity
[Auto/Manual Swt. Set.]  [ISO Auto/Manual Set]
If you select the manual setting, turn the front/rear dial or the control
wheel to set the desired value.

(C) Registration recall modes

Mode dial Shooting mode Description
1/2/3 Recall Camera Setting You can call up frequently used
modes and numerical value settings
that have been registered* in
advance then shoot the images.
* In [ Camera Set. Memory],
you can register various shooting
settings, such as the exposure
mode (P / A / S / M), aperture (F
value), and shutter speed.

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 MENU button
The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can
change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting
and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen.

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

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

 Menu item
Select the function you want to set or execute.

Hint
••The name of the selected tab or group is displayed at the top of the screen.
••For a list of items displayed on the menu screen, see “List of MENU items”
(page 45).
••When [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Menu Screen] under
[Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On], touch operations on the menu screen are
possible.

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 Basic operations on the menu screen
 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
 Move within the menu tree and find the desired menu
item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the
control wheel.
••The displayed menu items differ between the still image shooting
modes and movie recording modes (page 20).

1 1 1

Basic operations
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
7 7 7

Menu tabs Menu groups Menu items

 Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu

item.
The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will
appear on the monitor.

 Select a parameter or execute the function.

••If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU
button and go back to the previous screen.

 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

You will return to the shooting screen or playback screen.

Hint
••In the (Main) tab, you can view a list of the current shooting settings. Select
a setting value in the tab to open the corresponding menu item and change
the setting value.
••You can display the menu screen by assigning the [MENU] function to a
custom key using [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], and
then pressing that key.

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 Relationship between the mode dial and menu screen
The menu groups and menu items displayed in the [Main], [Shooting],
[Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the mode dial
setting.

Still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M)

•• Menu items for shooting still images are displayed.*

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

* Since you can record movies with the MOVIE (Movie) button even in the still
image shooting mode, some basic movie menu items are also displayed.

Movie recording modes ( /S&Q)

•• Menu items for recording movies are displayed.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Icons used in this manual

: Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes
(AUTO/P/A/S/M)
: Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes
(Movie/S&Q)
: Menu items displayed in both the still image shooting modes
and movie recording modes

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

Main menu for shooting still images

Main 1

Basic operations
    ISO
1
1/400 F2.8 ±0.0 250
 1 2308 RAW J-X.FINE 12M
2 4322 RAW J-X.FINE 12M
   
3:2 1

    5500K
+ 1.0 OFF A5 G5
  
MF 100%

 Shutter Speed*
 Aperture*
 Exposure Comp.
 ISO
 Format
 Image Quality Settings
 Aspect Ratio
 Rec. Media Settings
 Shoot Mode
 Drive Mode
 Flash Mode
 Flash Comp.
 Wireless Flash
 White Balance
 Focus Mode
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  Focus Area
 Remaining battery level
* When the shooting mode is [Program Auto], the shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed in the same area. You can perform Program Shift by
selecting the area.

Main menu for shooting movies

Main 1
 
1 60p 1/120
2  
F5.6 A 1600
 5500K 
A5 G5 PP11
XAVC S-I 600M  Assist Assist
4K 422 10bit OFF AUTO
 Px  
ON OFF 26

 Rec Frame Rate/ Rec Frame Rate (when shooting slow-motion/

quick-motion movies)
 Shutter Speed
 Aperture
 ISO
 White Balance
 Picture Profile
 File Format
 Record Setting/ S&Q Settings (when shooting slow-motion/quick-
motion movies)
 Gamma Display Assist
 Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.
 Proxy Recording
 Wind Noise Reduct.
 Audio Rec Level

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Main 2
  
1 1 1h 18m
1
2 1h 30m
2   
MOV20230101 M Act
   
MF


100%

Basic operations
Shooting
 Format
 Recording Media
 File Settings
 Shoot Mode
 SteadyShot
 Focus Mode
 Focus Area
 Face/Eye Prior. in AF
 Face/Eye Subject
 Remaining battery level

Hint
••If you assign the [Display Main Menu] function to the desired key using the
custom key settings, you can also open the Main menu by pressing the
assigned key.
••You can open the setting screens by touching the icons on the main
menu when [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Menu Screen] under
[Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On].

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 Fn (Function) button
If you press the Fn (function) button while shooting or playing back
images, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions will
appear on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the functions.

Example of function menu

The displayed items differ depending on the camera status.

Hint
••Use [ Fn Menu Settings]/[ Fn Menu Settings] to register your favorite
functions to the function menus for shooting still images, for shooting movies,
and for playing back images, respectively. You can register 12 functions to
each function menu.
••When [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Shooting Screen]/
[Playback Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On], touch operations
on the function menu screen are possible.
••When [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Shooting Screen]/
[Playback Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On], you can also
open [ Fn Menu Settings]/[ Fn Menu Settings] by holding down the icon
in the function menu.
••When [Swipe Up] under [Shooting Screen] is set to [Open the Fn Menu],
the function menu can be displayed using touch operations by swiping the
shooting screen upward quickly. When [Playback Screen] is set to [On], the
function menu can be displayed using touch operations by swiping the
playback screen upward quickly.
••Swipe downward from the area outside of the function menu or touch the
area outside of the function menu to close the function menu.

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1 Press the Fn (Function) button.
•• On the shooting screen,
press DISP on the control
wheel repeatedly to display
a screen mode other than
[For viewfinder], and then press
the Fn button.

Fn (Function) button

Basic operations
2 Press the top/bottom/left/
right side of the control
wheel to select a function
to set.

3 On the shooting screen, turn the front dial to select the desired
setting.
•• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.

4 Press the center of the control wheel.

Using the Fn button in the [For viewfinder] display

If you press the Fn button while the monitor display is set to
[For viewfinder], you can directly operate items you want to change.

In the auto mode

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 In the P/A/S/M mode

•• The displayed contents and their positions shown in the illustrations are
just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

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

Operating guide

Note
••Items that are grayed out on the [For viewfinder] screen cannot be changed
by pressing the Fn button.
••Some settings, such as [ Creative Look] and [ Picture Profile], cannot
be operated on the [For viewfinder] screen unless you enter the dedicated
setting screen.

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C (custom) buttons
If you assign frequently used functions to the custom buttons (C1 to C4)
in advance, you can quickly call up those functions simply by pressing the
button during shooting or playback.
Recommended functions are assigned to the custom buttons by default.

Basic operations
To check/change the functions of the custom buttons
You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button
via the following procedure.
MENU  (Setup)  [Operation Customize] 
[ Custom Key/Dial Set.], [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or
[ Custom Key Setting].
If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center
of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions
that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired
function.

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 DISP (Display Setting) button
By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content
displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display
switches each time the DISP button is pressed. The viewfinder display and
the monitor display for shooting can be set separately.

Hint
••The monitor can be turned off with the DISP button. Add a check mark
to [Monitor Off] under MENU  (Setup)  [Operation Customize] 
[DISP (Screen Disp) Set]  [Monitor].

During shooting (Monitor)

Display All Info.  No Disp. Info.  Histogram  Level 
For viewfinder  Display All Info.
When shooting still images:
699 26M 100%

1/250 F4.0 ±0.0 ISO AUTO 1/250 F4.0 ±0.0 ISO AUTO 1/250 F4.0 ±0.0 ISO AUTO

26M

F4.0

1/250 F4.0 ±0.0 ISO AUTO

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When shooting movies:
AF-C STBY HD 60p 1h18m 100% AF-C STBY HD 60p 1h18m 100% AF-C STBY HD 60p 1h18m 100% AF-C STBY HD 60p 1h18m 100%
0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00

1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 A ISO 400 AWB 1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 A ISO 400 AWB 1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 A ISO 400 AWB 1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 A ISO 400 AWB

During shooting (Viewfinder)

Level  No Disp. Info.  Histogram  Level

Basic operations
When shooting still images:

When shooting movies:

A A A

•• To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP

button while looking into the viewfinder.

During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder)

Display Info.  Histogram  No Disp. Info.  Display Info.

•• If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the

corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/
underexposed warning).
•• The settings for playback are also applied in [ Auto Review].

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 Note
••The displayed contents and their position shown in the illustration are just a
guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
••The following are not displayed in the default settings.
––Monitor Off
––Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder)
••In the movie recording modes, [ For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If
the monitor display is set to [ For viewfinder], the display will switch to all
information when movie shooting starts.

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Using the shooting functions

Focusing
Selecting the focus method ( Focus Mode)

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

Using the shooting functions

MENU  (Focus)  [AF/MF]  [ Focus Mode]  desired
setting.
(Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is
complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
(Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched
according to the movement of the subject. When the shutter button is
pressed halfway down, the product locks the focus when it determines
that the subject is motionless, or continues to focus when the subject
is in motion. During continuous shooting, the product automatically
shoots with [Continuous AF] from the second shot.
(Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter
button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is
in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera
focuses.
(Direct manual focus): You can make fine adjustments manually
after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more
quickly than when using [Manual Focus] from the beginning. This is
convenient in situations such as macro shooting.
(Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on
the intended subject using auto focus, use [Manual Focus].

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 Focus indicator
 (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.
 (flashing): The subject is not in focus.
(lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously
according to the movements of the subject.
(lit): Focusing is in progress.

Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus

•• Dark and distant subjects
•• Subjects with poor contrast
•• Subjects seen through glass
•• Fast-moving subjects
•• Reflective light or shiny surfaces
•• Flashing light
•• Back-lit subjects
•• Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings
•• Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances

Hint
••In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the
button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function.
••When you set the focus to infinity in the [Manual Focus] mode or the [DMF]
mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking
the monitor or the viewfinder.

Note
••[Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports
phase detection AF (page 36).
••When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set, the angle of view may change
little by little while focusing. This does not affect the actual recorded images.
••Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies
or when the mode dial is set to (S&Q Motion).

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Selecting the focus area ( Focus Area)

Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus.
Select the mode according to the subject.

MENU  (Focus)  [Focus Area]  [ Focus Area] 

desired setting.
Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen
automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the

Using the shooting functions

still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area
that is in focus.
Zone: Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus, and the product
will automatically select a focus area.
Center Fix: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of
the image. Use together with the focus-lock function to create the
composition you want.
Spot: L / Spot: M / Spot: S: Allows you to move the focusing frame to
a desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject
in a narrow area.
Expand Spot: If the product cannot focus on a single selected point,
it uses focus points around the [Spot] as a secondary priority area for
focusing.
Tracking: This setting is available only when the
[ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. When the shutter button
is pressed and held halfway down, the product tracks the subject
within the selected autofocus area. Point the cursor at [Tracking] on
the [ Focus Area] setting screen, and then select the desired area to
start tracking using the left/right sides of the control wheel. You can
also move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating
the area as a [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Spot L]/[Tracking: Spot M]/
[Tracking: Spot S] or [Tracking: Expand Spot].

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 Note
••[ Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations:
––[Intelligent Auto]
••The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the
shutter button is pressed all the way down at once.
••When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or (S&Q Motion), or during
movie shooting, [Tracking] cannot be selected as the [ Focus Area].

Examples of the focusing frame display

The focusing frame differs as follows.

When focusing on a larger area

When focusing on a smaller area

•• When [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may
switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing
on a smaller area” depending on the subject or situation.
•• When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA3 or
LA-EA5) (sold separately), the focusing frame for “When focusing on a
smaller area” may be displayed.

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When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the
monitor

•• When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom in the still
image shooting mode, the [ Focus Area] setting is disabled and
the focusing frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with
priority on and around the center area.

Using the shooting functions

To move the focus area
You can move the focus area by operating the multi-selector when
[ Focus Area] is set to the following parameters:
–– [Zone]
–– [Spot: L] / [Spot: M] / [Spot: S]
–– [Expand Spot]
–– [Tracking: Zone]
–– [Tracking: Spot L] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot S]
–– [Tracking: Expand Spot]
If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector
beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the
monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector.

Hint
••When [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot] or [Expand Spot], you can move the
focusing frame over a greater distance at a time by setting
[ AF Frame Move Amt] to [Large].
••You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on
the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On], and set [Touch Func. in Shooting]
under [Shooting Screen] in [Touch Panel Settings] to [Touch Focus]
beforehand.

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 To track the subject temporarily when shooting still
images (Tracking On)
You can temporarily change the setting for [ Focus Area] to [Tracking]
while you press and hold down the custom key to which you have
assigned [Tracking On] in advance. The [ Focus Area] setting before you
activated [Tracking On] will switch to the equivalent [Tracking] setting.
For example:
[ Focus Area] before you activate [ Focus Area] while [Tracking On] is
[Tracking On] active
[Wide] [Tracking: Wide]
[Spot: S] [Tracking: Spot S]
[Expand Spot] [Tracking: Expand Spot]

Phase detection AF
When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area,
the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and
contrast AF.

Note
••Phase detection AF is available only when a compatible lens is attached.
If you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot
use [Automatic AF], [AF Tracking Sensitivity], [AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity] or
[AF Transition Speed]. Also, even if you use a previously purchased applicable
lens, the phase detection AF might not function unless you update the lens.

Focusing on human eyes

The camera can automatically detect faces and eyes and focus on the
eyes (Eye AF). The following explanation is for cases where the detection
target is human. The faces of up to 8 subjects can be detected.
There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences
between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to
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 Item [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function [Eye AF] via a custom key
Characteristics The camera will detect faces/ The camera will detect faces/
eyes with greater priority. eyes exclusively.
Advance •• Select Assign [Eye AF] to
preparation [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] the desired key using
 [On] (page 55). [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or
•• Select [ Face/Eye Subject] [ Custom Key/Dial Set.].
 [Human].
How to perform Press the shutter button Press the key to which you
[Eye AF] halfway down. have assigned the [Eye AF]
function*.

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Function details •• When the camera detects a •• The camera focuses
face or eye inside or around exclusively on faces or eyes
the designated focus area, anywhere on the screen,
it focuses on the face or eye regardless of the setting for
with greater priority. [ Focus Area].
•• If the camera does not •• The camera will not
detect any faces or eyes automatically focus on
inside or around the another subject if no face or
designated focus area, eye is detected anywhere
it will focus on another on the screen.
detectable subject.
Focus mode Follows the setting Follows the setting
designated with designated with
[ Focus Mode] [ Focus Mode]
Focus area Follows the setting The focus area temporarily
designated with becomes the entire screen,
[ Focus Area]. regardless of the setting for
[ Focus Area].

* Regardless of whether [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is set to [On] or [Off], you can
use [Eye AF] via a custom key while you are pressing the custom key to which
you have assigned [Eye AF].

[Eye AF] by custom key

The Eye AF function can be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key.
The camera can focus on eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This
is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the
entire screen regardless of the setting for [ Focus Area]. The camera
does not focus automatically if no faces or eyes are detected.
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  MENU  (Setup)  [Operation Customize] 
[ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] 
desired key, then assign the [Eye AF] function to the key.
 MENU  (Focus)  [Face/Eye AF] 
[ Face/Eye Subject]  [Human].
 Point the camera at the face of a human, and press the key
to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function.
To shoot a still image, press the shutter button while pressing the key.

To focus on the eyes of an animal

Set [ Face/Eye Subject] to [Animal] before shooting.
If the detection target is an animal, eyes can be detected only when
shooting still images. Faces of animals are not detected.

Note
••The [Eye AF] function may not function very well in the following situations:
––When the person is wearing sunglasses.
––When the front hair covers the person’s eyes.
––In low-light or back-lit conditions.
––When the eyes are closed.
––When the subject is in the shade.
––When the subject is out of focus.
––When the subject is moving too much.
There are also other situations in which it may not be possible to focus on the
eyes.
••When the camera cannot focus on human eyes, it will detect and focus on
the face instead. The camera cannot focus on eyes when no human faces are
detected.
••The camera may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other
objects as faces in some conditions.

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Shooting with drive modes (continuous
shooting/self-timer)

Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting,
continuous shooting or bracketing shooting.

1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control wheel  desired

setting.
•• You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU 

Using the shooting functions

(Shooting)
 [Drive Mode]  [Drive Mode].
•• For details on parameters other than [Cont. Shooting], refer to the
“Help Guide.”
Single Shooting: Shoots one image when you press the shutter
button.
Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and
hold down the shutter button (page 40).
Self-timer(Single): Shoots an image after a designated number of
seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
Self-timer(Cont): Shoots a designated number of images after
a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter
button was pressed.
Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button
down, each with different degrees of exposure.
Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by
one, each with a different degrees of exposure.
WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different
color tones according to the selected settings for white balance,
color temperature and color filter.
DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a
different degree of D-Range Optimizer.

2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control
wheel.
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 Cont. Shooting

Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter
button.

1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control wheel 

[Cont. Shooting].
•• You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU  (Shooting)
 [Drive Mode]  [Drive Mode].

2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control
wheel.
Continuous Shooting: Hi+: Images are shot continuously at the
maximum speed while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Continuous Shooting: Hi / Continuous Shooting: Mid /
Continuous Shooting: Lo: Subjects are easier to track because
the subject is displayed in real-time on the monitor or viewfinder
during shooting.

Hint
••To continuously adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting,
set as follows:
––[ Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF]
––[AEL w/ Shutter]: [Off] or [Auto]

Note
••When the F-value is greater than F11 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+],
[Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is
locked to the setting in the first shot.
••The subject is not displayed in real-time on the monitor or viewfinder when
shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode.
••The speed of continuous shooting decreases when shooting in uncompressed
RAW.
••The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash.

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Touch functions when shooting
You can use two different touch functions when focusing with this
camera.

Touch Focus
You can specify where to focus using touch operations.

Touch Tracking
The camera maintains focus on the subject that was touched on the
monitor. The camera continues tracking even if the subject moves.

Using the shooting functions

Touch Shutter
The camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a
still image.

Touch pad operations

There are two kinds of touch operations for this camera. One is touch
panel operations: touching the monitor while looking directly at it. The
other is touch pad operations: using the monitor as a touch pad while
looking through the viewfinder.
Select MENU  (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  [Touch Panel/Pad] to
choose which type of operation to enable.

For details on the touch functions, refer to the “Help Guide.”

Hint
••Setting [Touch Sensitivity] to [Sensitive] improves the touch response.

Note
••The monitor may not respond when you operate it with gloves.

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 Using a smartphone and a computer

Functions available with a smartphone

(Creators’ App)
Using the smartphone application Creators’ App, you can shoot an image
while controlling the camera using a smartphone or transfer the images
recorded on the camera to the smartphone.
Download and install the application Creators’ App from your
smartphone’s application store. If Creators’ App is already installed on
your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version.

For details on Creators’ App, refer to the following

website.
https://www.sony.net/ca/

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

Note
••Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen
displays are subject to change without notice.

Supported smartphones
Refer to the support page for the latest information.
https://www.sony.net/ca/help/mobile/
••For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the
product website for your smartphone.

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Managing and editing images on a
computer
By connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable or inserting
the camera’s memory card into the computer, you can import recorded
images to the computer.
You can perform remote shooting from a computer, and adjust or develop
RAW images recorded with the camera by using the software suite
Imaging Edge Desktop.

For details on the computer software, refer to the following URL:

https://www.sony.net/disoft/

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 Using the cloud service

Creators’ Cloud
Creators’ Cloud is a cloud solution that integrates production applications
and services.
Creators’ Cloud provides services and applications to creators of various
productions.

The availability of Creators’ Cloud and the supported services differ

depending on the country/region.

For details on Creators’ Cloud and the support status of

each service, refer to the following website.
https://www.sony.net/cc/

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Finding functions from MENU

List of MENU items

For details on how to use the menu, see “MENU
button” (page 18).
The displayed menu items vary depending on
the position of the mode dial (page 15).
In the tables below, the modes in which each
menu item is displayed are indicated by the still
image/movie icons.

: The menu item is displayed when the mode dial position is set to
the still image shooting modes (A).
: The menu item is displayed when the mode dial position is set to
the movie recording modes (B).

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: The menu item is displayed when the mode dial position is set to
either the still image shooting modes (A) or the movie recording modes
(B).
••When the mode dial is set to 1, 2, or 3 ( Recall Camera Setting), the
displayed menu items are determined by the mode registered to each
registration number.

(Main) tab
Shooting settings are displayed in a list. For details, refer to “Main menu
(shooting setting list)” (page 21).

/ (Shooting) tab

Image Quality/Rec
JPEG/HEIF Switch Switches the file format for still images
to either JPEG or HEIF.
Image Quality Settings Configures settings for still images, such
as image quality and image size.
Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

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 File Format Selects the movie file format.
([XAVC HS 4K] / [XAVC S 4K], etc.)
Movie Settings Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for the
movie.
S&Q Settings Changes the settings for slow-motion
and quick-motion movie shooting.
Proxy Settings Records low-bit-rate proxy files
simultaneously.
Shooting Sets whether or not to record with the
angle of view of the APS-C size for
still images and Super35mm size for
movies.
Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for
shots with a shutter speed of 1 second
or longer.
High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for
high-sensitivity shooting.
HLG Still Image Shoots still images compatible with
the HDR standard Hybrid Log-Gamma
(HLG).
Color Space Changes the color space (range of
reproducible colors).
Lens Compensation Selects the type of lens compensation.

Media
Format Formats the memory card.

Rec. Media Settings Sets the method for recording images

to two memory card slots.
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.
File
File/Folder Settings Sets file names for still images to be
shot, and specifies folders for storing
the shot still images.

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 Select REC Folder Selects the folder to which images are
saved (REC folder) when [Folder Name]
under [File/Folder Settings] is set to
[Standard Form], and there are two or
more folders.
Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory
card for recording still images.
IPTC Information Writes IPTC information when recording
still images.
Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still
images.
Write Serial Number Writes the camera’s serial number when
shooting.
File Settings Sets file numbers and file names for
movies to be recorded.
Shooting Mode

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Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode when shooting
movies.
Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode when shooting
slow-motion/quick-motion movies.
Exposure Ctrl Type Selects the method for setting the
exposure during movie shooting.
Recall Camera Setting Calls up settings pre-registered to
[ Camera Set. Memory].
Camera Set. Memory Registers the desired modes and
camera settings.
Memory/Recall Media Selects the memory card slot from
which settings are recalled or to which
settings are registered for M1 through
M4.
Reg. Custom Shoot Set Assign functions to the custom key to
recall when shooting.
Drive Mode
Drive Mode Selects a shooting mode, such as
continuous shooting.
([Self-timer(Single)] / [Cont. Bracket],
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 Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in the bracket
mode, and the shooting order for
exposure bracketing or white-balance
bracketing.
Interval Shoot Func. Configures settings for interval
shooting.
Shutter/Silent
Silent Mode Settings Sets the silent mode to suppress the
operating sounds of the camera.
Shutter Type Sets whether to shoot with a
mechanical shutter or an electronic
shutter.
e-Front Curtain Shut. Sets whether to use the electronic front
curtain shutter function.
Release w/o Lens Sets whether to release the shutter
when the lens is not attached.
Release w/o Card Sets whether to release the shutter
when a memory card is not inserted.
Anti-flicker Shoot. Detects flickering/blinking from artificial
light sources such as fluorescent
lighting and times the shooting of
images to moments when flickering will
have less of an impact.
Audio Recording
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when
shooting a movie.
Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during
movie recording.
Audio Out Timing Sets echo cancellation during audio
monitoring and prevent undesirable
deviations between video and audio.
Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie
recording.
Shoe Audio Set. Sets the recording format for digital
audio transmitted from accessories
attached to the Multi interface shoe.
TC/UB
Time Code Preset Sets the time code.

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 User Bit Preset Sets the user bit.

Time Code Format Sets the recording method for the time
code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is
set to NTSC.)
Time Code Run Sets the count up format for the time
code.
Time Code Make Sets the recording format for the time
code on the recording medium.
User Bit Time Rec Sets whether or not to record the time
as a user bit.
Image Stabilization
SteadyShot Sets whether to activate SteadyShot
during still-image shooting.
SteadyShot Sets whether to activate SteadyShot
during movie recording.

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SteadyShot Adjust. Sets SteadyShot settings.

Focal Length Applies the SteadyShot function

according to the focal length set
using [ Focal Length] when
[ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to
[Manual].
Zoom
Zoom Sets the zoom scale.

Zoom Range Sets whether to use the Clear Image

Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming.
Custom Key Z. Speed Sets the zoom speed when the zoom
function is assigned to a custom key.
Remote Zoom Speed Sets the zoom speed when using the
zoom function with a remote control.
Shooting Display
Grid Line Display Sets whether or not to display grid lines
for adjusting the image composition.
Grid Line Type Selects a grid line type from among
[Rule of 3rds Grid], [Square Grid], and
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 Live View Display Set. Sets whether to apply settings such as
exposure compensation to the live view
display.
Emphasized REC Display Sets whether or not to display a red
frame around the edges of the camera’s
monitor while recording a movie.
Marker Display
Aspect Marker Sets whether or not to display the
aspect marker when shooting still
images.
Aspect Marker Type Sets the aspect ratio of the displayed
aspect marker.
Aspect Marker Level Sets the color density for the displayed
aspect marker.
Marker Display Sets whether to display markers on the
monitor when recording movies.
Center Marker Sets whether or not to display the
center marker in the center of the
shooting screen.
Aspect Marker Sets the aspect marker display when
recording a movie.
Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display. This
becomes the standard range that can
be received by a general household TV.
Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the
guide frame. You can verify whether the
subject is level or perpendicular to the
ground.

(Exposure/Color) tab

Exposure
Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to automatically
slow down the shutter speed when
recording movies if the subject is dark.
ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.

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 ISO Range Limit You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity
when the ISO sensitivity is set manually.
ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the
shooting mode is [Program Auto]
or [Aperture Priority], you can set
the shutter speed at which the ISO
sensitivity starts changing.
Auto/Manual Swt. Set. When recording movies, you can
switch the auto/manual setting of the
aperture value, shutter speed, and the
ISO sensitivity independently. You can
use this function just like the exposure
control system of a professional video
camera. The function is available
when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to
[Flexible Exp. Mode].
Exposure Comp.

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Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the
entire image.
Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure
value set using [ Exposure Comp.]
when you turn off the power when the
exposure compensation dial position is
set to “0.”
Exposure step Selects the size of the increment
step for shutter speed, aperture, and
exposure compensation values.
Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct
exposure value for each metering
modes.
Metering
Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring
brightness.
([Multi] / [Spot], etc.)
FacePriorityinMultiMetering Sets whether the camera measures
brightness based on detected faces
when [ Metering Mode] is set to
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 Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot
metering point with the focus area
when [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot],
etc.
AEL w/ Shutter Sets whether to lock the exposure
when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down. This is useful when you
want to adjust the focus and exposure
separately.
Flash
Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.

Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

Exp.comp.set Sets whether to reflect exposure

compensation value to flash
compensation.
Wireless Flash Sets whether to shoot with the wireless
flash.
Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon
when using flash.
External Flash Set. Sets the flash mode or luminescence
of the external flash from menu on the
camera.
Reg. Flash Shooting Set The shutter speed and ISO sensitivity
when shooting with the flash are kept
separately from the settings when
the flash is not used. The camera
determines whether or not the flash is
turned on and automatically switches
between settings.
White Balance
White Balance Corrects the tone effect of the ambient
light to shoot whitish objects in a white
tone.
([Auto] / [Daylight], etc.)
Priority Set in AWB Selects which tone to prioritize when
shooting under lighting conditions
such as incandescent light with
[ White Balance] set to [Auto].

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 Shutter AWB Lock Sets whether to lock the white balance
while the shutter button is pressed in
the auto white balance mode.
Shockless WB Sets the switching speed of
White Balance during movie
shooting, such as when the setting
value for [ White Balance] or
[ Priority Set in AWB] is changed.
WB Capt. Frame Size Changes the size of the white-balance
capture frame used when setting the
custom white balance.
Color/Tone
D-Range Optimizer Analyzes the contrast of light and
shadow between the subject and the
background by dividing the image into
small areas, and creates an image with
the optimal brightness and gradation.

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Creative Look Selects the desired image processing
([VV] / [PT], etc.).
You can also make detailed adjustments
to parameters such as contrast,
saturation, and sharpness.
Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and tone
when recording images.
* This function is for skilled movie
creators.
Zebra Display
Zebra Display Sets whether or not to display stripes
to use as a guide when adjusting the
brightness.
Zebra Level Adjusts the brightness level of the zebra
pattern.

(Focus) tab

AF/MF
Focus Mode Selects the focus mode.
([Single-shot AF] / [Continuous AF], etc.)
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 Priority Set in AF-S Sets the timing of the shutter
release when [ Focus Mode] is
set to [Single-shot AF], [DMF], or
[Automatic AF] with a still subject.
Priority Set in AF-C Sets the timing of the shutter release
when [ Focus Mode] is set to
[Continuous AF] with a moving subject.
AF Tracking Sensitivity Sets the AF tracking sensitivity for the
still image shooting mode.
AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides
light to aid focusing in dark scenes.
Aperture Drive in AF Changes the aperture drive system to
prioritize the auto-focusing tracking
performance or to prioritize silence.
Preset Focus/Zoom Registers a combination of focus
position (distance to the subject in
focus) and zoom position (angle of
view) to the custom key and sets the
focus position/zoom position to be
recalled by pressing the custom key.
AF w/ Shutter Sets whether to perform auto focusing
when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down. This is useful when you
want to adjust the focus and exposure
separately.
Pre-AF Sets whether or not to perform auto
focus before the shutter button is half
pressed.
AF Transition Speed Sets the speed at which the focus
position is moved when the target of
the auto focus is switched during movie
shooting.
AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity with which the focus
switches to another subject when the
original subject leaves the focus area
during movie shooting.
AF Assist Changes the subject in focus by
operating the focus ring of the lens
while shooting a movie with auto focus.

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Focus Area
Focus Area Selects the area of focus.
([Wide] / [Spot], etc.)
Focus Area Limit Limits the types of available focus area
settings in advance.
Switch V/H AF Area Sets whether to adjust the
[ Focus Area] and the position of the
focusing frame based on the camera’s
position (horizontal or vertical).
Focus Area Color Sets the color of the frame indicating
the focusing area.
AF Area Registration Sets whether to temporarily move
the focusing frame to a preassigned
position when shooting still images.
Del. Regist. AF Area Deletes the focusing frame position
information that was registered using

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[AF Area Registration].
AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area is displayed
all the time or disappears automatically
shortly after focusing.
AF-C Area Display Sets whether or not to display the focus
area in [Continuous AF] mode.
Phase Detect. Area Sets the area display for phase
detection AF.
Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing
frame to jump from one end to the
other when you move the focusing
frame.
AF Frame Move Amt Sets the distance by which the focusing
frame is moved. This function is
available when the focus area is set to
[Spot] or [Expand Spot].
Face/Eye AF
Face/Eye Prior. in AF Sets whether or not the camera detects
faces or eyes inside the focus area while
performing autofocus, and then focuses
on the eyes automatically (Eye AF).
Face/Eye Subject Selects the target of face or eye
detection.
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 Right/Left Eye Select Specifies the eye to be detected.

Face/Eye Frame Disp. Sets whether or not to display the face/

eye detection frame when a face or
eyes are detected.
Face Memory Registers or changes the person to be
given priority when focusing.
Regist. Faces Priority Detects the registered face with higher
priority using [Face Memory].
Focus Assistant
Auto Magnifier in MF Displays an enlarged image when
focusing manually.
Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so
that you can check the focus.

Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will
be shown in an enlarged form.
Initial Focus Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when
using [Focus Magnifier].
AF in Focus Mag. Sets whether or not to autofocus when
an enlarged image is being displayed.
While the enlarged image is being
displayed, you can focus within a
smaller area than the [Spot].
Initial Focus Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when
using [Focus Magnifier].
Peaking Display
Peaking Display Sets the peaking function, which
enhances the outline of in-focus areas
when focusing manually.
Peaking Level Sets the level of enhancement of in-
focus areas.
Peaking Color Sets the color used to enhance in-focus
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 (Playback) tab
Playback Target
Play Set of Multi. Media Sets the memory card slot to play back
when memory cards are inserted into
both Slot 1 and Slot 2.
Disp Set of Multi Media Sets whether to display images from
all memory card slots or from the slot
selected in [Play Set of Multi. Media]
when memory cards are inserted into
both Slot 1 and Slot 2.
Playback Filter Condition Narrows down the images to be played
back using multiple filtering conditions.
Image Order Sets the order in which to display
images on the playback screen.
Magnification

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Enlarge Image Enlarges the playback images.

Enlarge Initial Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when

playing back enlarged images.
Enlarge Initial Position Sets the initial magnification area when
playing back enlarged images.
Selection/Memo
Protect Protects recorded images against
accidental erasure.
Rating Assigns rating to recorded images on a
scale from to .
Rating Set(Custom Key) Sets the rating (number of ) that can
be selected using the custom key to
which [Rating] has been assigned with
[ Custom Key Setting].
Delete
Delete Deletes images.

Delete confirm. Sets whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is

preselected in the delete confirmation
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 Edit
Rotate Rotates the image.

Copy Copies images from the memory card

in the memory card slot designated in
[Play Set of Multi. Media] to the memory
card in the other slot.
Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to
save as a still image.
JPEG/HEIF Switch Sets the format of still images captured
with [Photo Capture] to either JPEG or
HEIF.
Viewing
Cont. Play for Interval Continuously plays back images shot
using interval shooting.
Play Speed for Interval Sets the playback speed when
continuously playing back still images
with [Cont. Play for Interval].
Slide Show Plays a slide show.

Playback Option
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same
time.
Display as Group Sets whether or not to display images
shot continuously or shot using interval
shooting as a group.
Display Rotation Sets the playback orientation for images
shot vertically.
Focus Frame Display Sets whether to display the focus frame
during playback.
Aspect Marker Disp. Sets whether or not to display the
aspect marker and sets the color
density for the displayed marker.
Disp Specified Time Img. Plays back images by specifying the
shooting date and time.
Image Jump Setting Sets the method of jumping between
playback images for the front dial and
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 (Network) tab

Cnct./Remote Sht.
Smartphone Connection Sets whether or not to allow a
smartphone to connect to the camera.
Remote Shoot Function Configures settings for remote shooting.

Select on Cam & Send Selects images on the camera and

transfers them to a smartphone.

Reset Transfer Status Resets the transfer status of images

that have been transferred to your
smartphone.
Cnct. while Power OFF Sets whether or not to allow a Bluetooth
connection with a smartphone when
the camera is turned off.
Remote Shoot Setting Configures settings for images saved

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when performing remote shooting
using a smartphone or computer.
FTP Transfer
FTP Transfer Func. Sets image transfer using FTP and
executes it.
* Basic knowledge of FTP server is
required.
Creators’ Cloud
Cloud Connection Sets whether or not to connect to the
cloud service Creators’ Cloud.
Cloud Information Displays information for the account of
the cloud service Creators’ Cloud linked
to the camera and cloud connection
information.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Connect Sets whether to use the Wi-Fi function
of the camera.
WPS Push Registers an access point by pushing
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
button on the access point.
Access Point Set. Registers an access point manually.

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 Wi-Fi Frequency Band* Sets the frequency band for Wi-Fi
communications.
Display Wi-Fi Info. Displays Wi-Fi information for the
camera such as the MAC address, IP
address, etc.
SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password shared
with devices with permission to connect
to the camera.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Function Sets whether to activate or not the
Bluetooth function of the camera.
Pairing Pairs the camera with a Bluetooth
device. When the camera is connected
to a paired device, the name of the
device is displayed.
Manage Paired Device Enables you to check or delete the
pairing information for devices paired
with the camera.
Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Sets whether or not to use a Bluetooth
remote commander.
Disp Device Address Displays the BD address of the camera.

Wired LAN
IP Address Setting Selects the method for obtaining the IP
address of a wired LAN.
Display Wired LAN Info. Displays wired LAN information for this
camera such as the MAC address or IP
address, etc.
USB-LAN/Tethering
USB-LAN Connection Connects to the network using a
USB-LAN conversion adaptor. To
disconnect from the network, select
[USB-LAN Disconnection].
Tethering Connection Connects to the network using your
smartphone’s tethering connection. To
disconnect from the network, select
[Tethering Disconnection].

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Network Option
Airplane Mode Disables wireless communications
from the device such as Wi-Fi, NFC, and
Bluetooth function.
Edit Device Name Changes the device name under Wi-Fi
Direct, etc.
Import Root Certificate Imports a root certificate to the camera.

Access Authen. Settings Encrypts communication between

the camera and device during remote
shooting or image transfer.
Access Authen. Info Displays the information required
when connecting the camera to a
computer or smartphone using access
authentication.
Security(IPsec) Sets whether or not to encrypt
communications between the camera

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and a computer while they are
connected via Wi-Fi or a wired LAN.
Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings.

* WW271448 only (see name plate on the bottom of camera)

(Setup) tab
Area/Date
Language Selects the language.

Area/Date/Time Setting Sets the area, date, and time where

the camera is used.
NTSC/PAL Selector Changes the TV format of the device
so that you can shoot in a different
movie format.
Reset/Save Settings
Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults.
Select [Initialize] to restore all settings
to their default values.

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 Save/Load Settings Saves the camera settings to a
memory card, or reads saved settings
from the memory card.
Operation Customize
Custom Key/Dial Set. Assigns functions to the various keys
and dials so that you can perform
operations more quickly by pressing
the keys or turning the dials when
shooting still images.
Custom Key/Dial Set. Assigns functions to the various keys
and dials so that you can perform
operations more quickly by pressing
the keys or turning the dials when
shooting movies.
Custom Key Setting Assigns functions to the keys so that
you can perform operations more
quickly by pressing the keys when
playing back images.
Fn Menu Settings Customizes the functions displayed
when the Fn (Function) button is
pressed in the still image/movie
shooting mode.
Fn Menu Settings Customizes the functions displayed
when the Fn (Function) button is
pressed in the playback mode.
Different Set for Still/Mv For each item, select whether to set
the same parameters for still images
and movies or to apply parameters
independently.
DISP (Screen Disp) Set Sets the type of information to be
displayed on the monitor or in the
viewfinder when the DISP button is
pressed.
REC w/ Shutter Sets whether or not to record movies
using the shutter button.
Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the
rotational direction of the zoom ring.
This function is only available with a
power zoom lens that is compatible
with this function.
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Dial Customize
Custom Key/Dial Set. Assigns functions to the various keys
and dials so that you can perform
operations more quickly by pressing
the keys or turning the dials when
shooting still images.
Custom Key/Dial Set. Assigns functions to the various keys
and dials so that you can perform
operations more quickly by pressing
the keys or turning the dials when
shooting movies.
My Dial Settings Assigns the desired functions to
the dials and the control wheel, and
register up to three combinations of
settings.
Av/Tv Rotate Sets the direction of turning the front
or rear dial or the control wheel to

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adjust the aperture value or shutter
speed.
Function Ring(Lens) Assigns a function to the function ring
on the lens.
Lock Operation Parts Sets whether to disable the multi-
selector, control wheel, or front and
rear dials temporarily when the Fn
button is pressed and held down.
Touch Operation
Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate the
touch operation of the monitor.
Touch Panel/Pad Selects whether to activate touch
panel operation when shooting with
the monitor, or touch pad operation
when shooting with the viewfinder.
Touch Panel Settings Adjusts settings related to touch
panel operation.
Touch Pad Settings Adjusts settings related to touch pad
operation.
Touch Sensitivity Sets the touch sensitivity when using
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 Finder/Monitor
Select Finder/Monitor Sets the method of switching
between the finder/monitor displays.
Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder.

Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the

viewfinder.
Viewfinder Magnifi. Sets the magnification scale of the
viewfinder.
Display Quality Sets the display quality.
•• When [High] is selected, the battery
is consumed more quickly.
•• When the temperature of the
camera is high, [ Display Quality]
may be locked to [Standard].
Finder Frame Rate Sets the frame rate for the viewfinder
when shooting still images.
Display Option
TC/UB Disp. Setting Sets the counter display, time code
display, and user bit display.
Gamma Display Assist Converts movies recorded with
the S-Log/HLG gamma for easier
monitoring.
Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Sets the method for converting
movies recorded with the S-Log/HLG
gamma for easier monitoring.
Remain Shoot Display Sets whether or not to display an
estimate indicating the number of
continuously recordable images.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the
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Power Setting Option
Power Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to
automatically switch to power save
mode.
Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the camera temperature at which
the camera turns off automatically
during shooting. When shooting in
hand-held mode, set to [Standard].
Sound Option
Playback/Monitor. Vol. Sets the volume for movie playback.

4ch Audio Monitoring Selects the audio channel

combination to output to the
headphone terminals when the audio
channel number is set to 4ch.
Audio signals Selects whether the camera beeps
during auto focus and self-timer

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operations.
USB
USB Connection Mode Sets the USB connection method
according to the computer or USB
device to be connected.
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting
the functions of USB connection. Set
to [Multi] in normal conditions and
to [Single] only when the connection
cannot be established.
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via
USB connection when the camera
is connected to a computer or USB
device.
External Output
HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution for outputting
images to a TV via HDMI when
shooting still images or during
playback.
HDMI Output Settings Sets the parameters for outputting
images to other devices via HDMI
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 HDMI Info. Display Sets whether or not to output
shooting information when the
camera is connected to other devices
via HDMI.
CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to operate the
camera by aiming the TV remote
control at the TV when the camera is
connected to a TV with an HDMI cable
(sold separately).
Setup Option
Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the
HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately).
IR Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared
remote control.
Anti-dust Function Configures settings for cleaning the
image sensor.
Auto Pixel Mapping Sets whether or not to automatically
optimize the image sensor when the
camera is turned off.
Pixel Mapping Performs image sensor optimization
manually.
Version Displays the camera software version.

Display Serial Number Displays the serial number of the

camera.

(My Menu) tab

My Menu Setting
Add Item Adds desired menu items to
(My Menu).
Sort Item Sorts the menu items added to
(My Menu).
Delete Item Deletes menu items added to
(My Menu).
Delete Page Deletes all the menu items on a page in
(My Menu).

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 Delete All Deletes all the menu items added to
(My Menu).
Display From My Menu Sets whether or not to display the
My Menu first when the MENU button
is pressed.

Note
••The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual
display.

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 Identifying parts

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See the pages in parentheses for details.

Front side

 Microphones  Infrared remote sensor

Do not cover these parts during
 Lens release button
movie recording. Doing so
may cause noise or lower the  Mounting index (8)
volume.  Image sensor*
 AF illuminator/Self-timer
 Mount
lamp/Visible light and IR
sensor  Lens contacts*
Do not cover this part during * Do not directly touch these parts.
shooting.
 ON/OFF (Power) switch
(9)/Shutter button (10)
 Front dial
You can quickly adjust the
settings for each shooting
mode.
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Rear side

 Eyepiece cup  MENU button (18)

To remove the eyepiece cup
 Monitor
Push the grips at the bottom

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(For touch operation: Touch
of the eyepiece cup to the left
panel/Touch pad) (41)
and right and lift up the cup.
You can adjust the monitor to
an easily viewable angle and
shoot from any position.

 Viewfinder
 C3 button (Custom
button 3)/ (Protect) button  Eye sensor

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  Diopter-adjustment dial  Control wheel (13)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment
 Access lamp
dial according to your eyesight
until the display appears clearly  For shooting: C4 button
in the viewfinder. If it is hard to (Custom button 4)
operate the diopter-adjustment For viewing: (Delete) button
dial, remove the eyepiece cup  (Playback) button
before operating the dial.

 C1 button (Custom button 1)

 For shooting: AF-ON (AF On)
button
For viewing: (Enlarge Image)
button
 For shooting: AEL button
[AEL hold] is assigned to the
AEL button in the default
settings.
For viewing: (Image Index)
button
 Multi-selector (14)
 For shooting: Fn (Function)
button (24)
For viewing: (Send to
Smartphone) button
You can display the screen
for [Send to Smartphone] by
pressing this button.

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Top side

 Mode dial (15)  MOVIE (Movie) button

The mode dial is unlocked

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 C2 button (Custom button 2)
while you hold down the
unlock button at the center.  Multi Interface Shoe*
Some accessories may not go
 Rear dial
in all the way and protrude
You can quickly adjust the
backward from the Multi
settings for each shooting
interface shoe. However,
mode.
when the accessory reaches
 Exposure compensation dial the front end of the shoe, the
Pressing the lock button at the connection is completed.
center switches the exposure
compensation dial between
the locked and unlocked status.
The dial is unlocked when the
lock button is popped up and
the white line is visible.

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  * For details on compatible
Image sensor position
accessories for the Multi Interface
mark
Shoe, visit the Sony website, or
•• The image sensor is the
consult your Sony dealer or local
sensor that converts light
authorized Sony service facility.
into an electric signal. The Accessories for the Accessory Shoe
mark shows the location can also be used. Operations with
of the image sensor. When other manufacturers’ accessories
you measure the exact are not guaranteed.
distance between the camera
and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.

•• If the subject is closer than

the minimum shooting
distance of the lens, the focus
cannot be confirmed. Make
sure you put enough distance
between the subject and the
camera.

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Sides

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 HDMI Type-A terminal   (Headphones) jack
 Speaker  Charge lamp
  (Microphone) jack  Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
When an external microphone This terminal supports Micro
is connected, the built‑in USB-compatible devices.
microphone turns off
 USB Type-C terminal
automatically. When the
external microphone is a
plugin-power type, the power
of the microphone is supplied
by the camera.
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  Hooks for shoulder strap  SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1)
Attach both ends of the strap (8)
onto the camera.
 SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2)
(8)
* 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.

Notes on USB terminals

You can use either the USB Type-C
 (N-Mark) terminal or the Multi/Micro USB
•• The camera cannot be Terminal for USB communications.
connected to a smartphone However, you cannot conduct
using the NFC function if the USB communications with both
camera’s system software terminals simultaneously.
(firmware) is Ver.3.0 or later. Use the USB Type-C terminal to
•• NFC (Near Field supply power and charge the
Communication) is an battery pack.
international standard This camera cannot be powered
of short-range wireless via the Multi/Micro USB terminal.
communication technology. •• You can use accessories for
the Multi/Micro USB Terminal,
such as a remote commander
(sold separately), while
supplying power or performing
remote shooting using the
USB Type-C terminal.

Notes on the terminal cover

Ensure that the terminal cover is
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 Notes on the cable protector
Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when
shooting images with the cable connected.

To attach the cable protector

 Open the HDMI terminal cover,
headphone terminal cover, and
USB terminal cover.
 Fit the hook of the cable
protector into the notch below
the Multi/Micro USB terminal,
and press down so that it does Hook
not come off, and then attach
it so that it covers the terminal
surface of the unit.
 Push the attachment screw in
and turn it to secure the cable
protector. Attachment screw

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Notch

 Insert the cable into one of the

jacks.
 Insert the cable into the holding
part and then secure the cable
with the fixing dial.

Fixing dial

To remove the cable protector

Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector.

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 Bottom

 Lock lever (7) To attach the battery cover

Insert the shaft on one side
 Battery insertion slot (7)
of the battery cover into the
 Battery cover (7) attachment site, and then
When attaching an accessory push in the battery cover by
such as a vertical grip attaching the shaft on the
(sold separately), remove the opposite side.
battery cover.
To remove the battery cover
Pull the battery cover release
lever in the direction of the
arrow, and then remove the
battery cover.

 Tripod socket hole

Supports 1/4-20 UNC screws
Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches)
long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and
Battery cover release lever damage to the camera may
occur.
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Basic icons
This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is
(Program Auto).
•• The following is an example of the display when [DISP (Screen Disp) Set]
is set to [Display All Info.] and the touch function icons are hidden.
•• The displayed content and positions are for reference only, and may
differ from the actual display. Some icons may not be displayed
depending on the camera settings.
•• For information on how to show/hide the touch function icons and
examples of the touch function icon display, refer to “Touch function
icons” (page 11).
•• For other icons, refer to the “Help Guide.”

During still image shooting

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 Slot number of the memory card recording the shooting data and
recordable number of still images
 [JPEG/HEIF Switch] is set to [JPEG].
[JPEG Quality] is set to [Fine].
 [JPEG Image Size] is set to [L: 12M].

 [ SteadyShot] is set to [On].

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  [ Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].
 [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking].

 Remaining battery level

 Shutter speed

 Aperture value

 Exposure compensation

 [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

 The mode dial is set to (Program Auto).
 [Drive Mode] is set to [Single Shooting].

 [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide].

 [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] is selected.

 [ Creative Look] is set to [ST].

 [ Metering Mode] is set to [Multi].
 Displayed when [AF Illuminator] is set to [Auto] and the camera
detects that the AF Illuminator is required.
 [ White Balance] is set to [Auto].
 [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is set to [On] and [ Face/Eye Subject] is set
to [Human].
 [Shutter Type] is set to [Mechanical Shutter].

 [ Picture Profile] is set to [Off].

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During movie recording

 The mode dial is set to (Program Auto).

 Audio level

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 [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
 Actual shooting time of the movie

 The camera is in the shooting standby mode.

 [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to
[60p].
 Slot number of the memory card recording the shooting data and
recordable movie time
 Remaining battery level

 [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking].

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 About this product/Notes on use

Notes on using your camera

Along with this section, also see ••Do not directly expose the lens or
“Precautions” in the Help Guide. the viewfinder to beams such as
laser beams. This may damage the
Notes on handling the product image sensor or the inside of the
••This camera is designed to be dust viewfinder and cause the camera to
resistant and splash resistant, but malfunction.
it is not guaranteed to completely ••Do not look at sunlight or a strong
prevent the ingress of dust or water light source through the lens when
droplets. it is detached. This may result in
••Do not leave the lens or the unrecoverable damage to the eyes.
viewfinder exposed to a strong light ••This camera (including accessories)
source such as sunlight. Because has magnet(s) which may interfere
of the lens’s condensing function, with pacemakers, programmable
doing so may cause smoke, fire, or shunt valves for hydrocephalus
a malfunction inside the camera treatment, or other medical devices.
body or the lens. If you have to Do not place this camera close to
leave the camera exposed to a light persons who use such medical
source such as sunlight, attach the devices. Consult your doctor before
lens cap to the lens. using this camera if you use any
••If sunlight or a strong light source such medical device.
enters the camera through the lens, ••Increase the volume gradually.
it may focus inside the camera and Sudden loud noises can damage
cause smoke or fire. your ears. Be especially careful
Attach the lens cap to the lens when listening to headphones.
when storing the camera. ••Do not leave the camera, the
When you shoot with backlighting, supplied accessories, or memory
keep the sun sufficiently far away cards within the reach of infants.
from the angle of view. They may be accidentally
Note that smoke or fire may occur swallowed. If this occurs, consult a
even if the light source is slightly doctor immediately.
away from the angle of view.

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Notes on the monitor and Notes on recording/streaming for
electronic viewfinder long periods of time and recording
••The monitor and electronic 4K movies
viewfinder are manufactured ••The camera body and battery may
using extremely high-precision become warm with use – this is
technology, and over 99.99% of the normal.
pixels are operational for effective ••If the same part of your skin
use. However, there may be some touches the camera for a long
small black dots and/or bright period of time while using the
dots (white, red, blue or green in camera, even if the camera does
color) that constantly appear on the not feel hot to you, it may cause
monitor and electronic viewfinder. symptoms of a low-temperature
These dots are normal due to the burn such as redness or blistering.
manufacturing process and do not Pay special attention in the following
affect the images in any way. situations and use a tripod, etc.
••When shooting with the viewfinder, ––When using the camera in a high-
you may experience symptoms temperature environment
such as eyestrain, fatigue, ––When someone with poor
travel sickness, or nausea. We circulation or impaired skin
recommend that you take a break sensation uses the camera
at regular intervals when you are ––When using the camera with the

About this product/Notes on use

shooting with the viewfinder. [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to
••If the monitor or electronic [High].
viewfinder is damaged, stop using
the camera immediately. The Notes on using memory cards
damaged parts may harm your ••When recording is finished, the
hands, face, etc. memory card may become hot. This
is not a malfunction.
Notes on continuous shooting ••If (overheating warning icon) is
During continuous shooting, the displayed on the monitor, do not
monitor or viewfinder may flash remove the memory card from the
between the shooting screen and a camera right away. Instead, wait for
black screen. If you keep watching a while after turning off the camera,
the screen in this situation, you may and then remove the memory card.
experience uncomfortable symptoms If you touch the memory card while
such as feeling of unwellness. If you it is hot, you may drop it and the
experience uncomfortable symptoms, memory card may be damaged.
stop using the camera, and consult Be careful when removing the
your doctor as necessary. memory card.

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 Sony lenses/accessories Notes on discarding or transferring
Using this unit with products from this product to others
other manufacturers may affect its When discarding or transferring
performance, leading to accidents or this product to others, make sure to
malfunction. perform the following operation to
protect private information.
On the data specifications ••[Setting Reset]  [Initialize]
described in this manual
The data on performance and Notes on discarding or transferring
specifications are defined under a memory card to others
the following conditions, except Executing [Format] or [Delete] on
as described in this manual: at an the camera or a computer may not
ordinary ambient temperature of completely delete the data on the
25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack memory card. When transferring
that has been fully charged until the a memory card to others, we
charge lamp has turned off. recommend that you delete the
data completely using data deletion
Warning on copyright software. When discarding a memory
Television programs, films, card, we recommend that you
videotapes, and other materials physically destroy it.
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may Note on network functions
be contrary to the provisions of the When you use network functions,
copyright laws. unintended third parties on
the network may access the
Notes on location information camera, depending on the usage
If you upload and share still environment.
images or movies taken with this For example, unauthorized access
camera on the Internet while the to the camera may occur in network
location information is linked environments to which another
with the dedicated smartphone network device is connected or can
application, you may accidentally connect without permission. Sony
reveal the location information bears no responsibility for any loss
to a third party. To prevent third or damage caused by connecting to
parties from obtaining your such network environments.
location information, deactivate
the [Location Information Linkage]
function of the dedicated application.

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Note on the 5 GHz band for For Customers in the U.S.A.
wireless LAN
For question regarding your product
When using the wireless LAN function
or for the Sony Service Center nearest
outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz
you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
by following the procedure below.
(WW271448 only) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
••MENU  (Network)  [Wi-Fi] Trade Name: SONY
 [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] Model : WW271448
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
How to turn off wireless network Inc.
functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San
When you board an airplane, Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
etc., you can turn off all wireless Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
network functions temporarily using
[Airplane Mode].
For Customers in Europe
Power Cord Hereby, Sony Corporation declares
Multiple power cords may be that this equipment is in compliance
supplied with this equipment. Use with the UK relevant statutory
the appropriate one that matches requirements.
your country/region. The full text of the declaration

About this product/Notes on use

For the customers in the UK, Ireland, of conformity is available at the
Malta and Cyprus following internet address:
Use the power cord (A). https://compliance.sony.co.uk
For safety reasons, the power cord (B)
is not intended for above countries/ The power delivered by the charger
regions and shall therefore not be must be between min 2.5 Watts
used there. required by the radio equipment, and
For the customers in other EU max 27 Watts in order to achieve the
countries/regions and Israel maximum charging speed.
Use the power cord (B).
For safety reasons, the power cord (A) USB PD fast charging
is not intended for above countries/
regions and shall therefore not be
used there.
(A) (B)

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 Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions.

 Refer to the “Help Guide.”

 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the
battery pack, then turn on the power.

 Initialize the settings.

 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional

information on this product and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Americas
https://www.sony.com/am/support
Europe
https://www.sony.eu/support
Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Middle East and Africa
https://www.sony-asia.com/support

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Memory cards that can be used
This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory
cards (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible).
When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the
appropriate adaptor.

For still-image shooting

The following memory cards can be used.
•• CFexpress Type A memory cards
•• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

For movie recording

Movie recording formats and compatible memory cards are as follows.
Maximum
File Format Supported memory card
recordable bit-rate

XAVC HS 4K 280Mbps •• CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200

or higher)
XAVC S 4K 280Mbps •• SDXC card V60 or higher

About this product/Notes on use

•• CFexpress Type A memory card
XAVC S HD 100Mbps
•• SDHC/SDXC card (U3 or higher)

XAVC S-I 4K 600Mbps •• CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200

or higher)
XAVC S-I HD 222Mbps •• SDXC card V90 or higher

For information on memory cards that can be used for [S&Q Motion]
shooting, refer to the “Help Guide.”

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

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 Note
••When shooting a proxy movie, a higher-speed memory card may be required.
••CFexpress Type B memory cards cannot be used.
••When an SDHC memory card is used to record movies over extended periods
of time, the recorded movies are divided into files 4 GB in size.
••When recording a movie on memory cards in both the Slot 1 and the Slot 2
with following camera settings, insert two memory cards with the same file
system.
Movies cannot be recorded simultaneously when using a combination of the
exFAT file system and FAT32 file system.
Memory card File system
CFexpress Type A memory card,
exFAT
SDXC memory card
SDHC memory card FAT32
••Charge the battery pack sufficiently before attempting to recover the
database files on the memory card.

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Specifications
Camera [Monitor]
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch
[System] panel
Camera Type: Total number of dots: 1 440 000 dots
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Lens: Sony E-mount lens [Exposure control]
Metering method: 1 200-zone
[Image sensor] evaluative metering
Image format: 35 mm full frame Metering Range: –3 EV to +20 EV (at
(35.6 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens)
sensor ISO sensitivity (Recommended
Effective pixel number of camera: exposure index):
Approx. 12 100 000 pixels Still images: ISO 80 to ISO 102400
Total pixel number of camera: (Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 40,
Approx. 12 900 000 pixels maximum ISO 409600)
Movies: ISO 80 to ISO 102400
[SteadyShot] equivalent (Extended ISO:
In-camera sensor shift image maximum equivalent to
stabilization system ISO 409600)

[Shutter]

About this product/Notes on use

[Anti-Dust]
Anti-dust function implementing Type: Electronically-controlled,
antistatic coating and ultrasonic vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
vibration Speed range:
Still images: 1/8 000 second to
[Auto focus system] 30 seconds, BULB
Detection system: Phase detection Movies: 1/8 000 second to
system/Contrast detection system 1/4 second (1/3 EV step)
Sensitivity Range: –6 EV to +20 EV (at 60p-compatible devices
ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0) (50p-compatible devices):
up to 1/60 (1/50) second in AUTO
[Electronic Viewfinder] mode (up to 1/30 (1/25) second in
Type: 1.6 cm (0.64 type) Auto slow shutter mode)
Electronic Viewfinder Flash sync speed: 1/250 second
Total number of dots: 9 437 184 dots (when using a flash manufactured
Magnification: Approx. 0.90× with by Sony)
50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1
Eye Point: Approx. 25 mm from the [Recording format]
eyepiece and approx. 21 mm from File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif
the eyepiece frame at –1 m–1 Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant),
Diopter Adjustment: HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant),
–4.0 m–1 to +3.0 m–1 RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format
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 Movies (XAVC HS format): [General]
XAVC Ver2.1: compliant with the Rated input: 7.2 V , 4.3 W
MP4 format Operating temperature:
Video: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bits), Storage temperature:
LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bits)*1 –20 to 55 °C (–4 to 131 °F)
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bits)*1 Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.):
MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch*2 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
Movies (XAVC S format): 128.9 × 96.9 × 69.7 mm
XAVC Ver2.1: compliant with the (from grip to monitor)
MP4 format 5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 in.
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 in.
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bits), (from grip to monitor)
LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bits)*1 Mass (Approx.):
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bits)*1 699 g (1 lb 8.7 oz) (including
MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch*2 battery pack, SDXC memory card)
*1 When using accessories that
[Wireless LAN]
support 4ch output and 24 bits
WW271448 (see name plate on the
with the Multi Interface Shoe
bottom of camera)
* Proxy movies
2
Supported format:
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
[Recording media]
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
SLOT 1/SLOT 2:
Security:
Slots for CFexpress Type A memory
WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE
cards and SD cards (UHS-I and
Connection method:
UHS-II compatible)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/
Manual
[Input/output terminals]
Access method: Infrastructure mode
USB Type-C terminal:
SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2)
WW389565 (see name plate on the
USB Power Delivery compatible
bottom of camera)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:
Supported format:
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
* Supports Micro USB compatible Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
devices. Security:
HDMI: HDMI Type-A terminal WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE
 (Microphone) terminal: Connection method:
3.5 mm Stereo mini jack Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/
 (Headphones) terminal: Manual
3.5 mm Stereo mini jack Access method: Infrastructure mode

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[NFC]
Tag type: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
Trademarks
••XAVC S and are registered
compliant
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
[Bluetooth communications] ••XAVC HS and are
Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.0 registered trademarks of
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Sony Corporation.
••Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
Battery charger registered in the United States and
BC-QZ1/BC-QZ1 T other countries.
Rated input: ••USB Type-C® and USB-C®
100 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A are registered trademarks of
Rated output: 8.4 V , 1.6 A USB Implementers Forum.
••The terms HDMI, HDMI High-
Rechargeable battery pack Definition Multimedia Interface,
NP-FZ100 and the HDMI Logo are trademarks
Rated voltage: 7.2 V or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc.
Design and specifications are subject
••Microsoft and Windows are
to change without notice.
registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
On image data compatibility in the United States and/or other

About this product/Notes on use

••This camera conforms with DCF countries.
(Design rule for Camera File system) ••SDXC logo is a trademark of
universal standard established SD-3C, LLC.
by JEITA (Japan Electronics and ••The CFexpress Type A logo is
Information Technology Industries a trademark licensed by the
Association). CompactFlash Association.
••Playback of images recorded with ••Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and
your camera on other equipment Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered
and playback of images recorded trademarks or trademarks of the
or edited with other equipment on Wi-Fi Alliance.
your camera are not guaranteed. ••The N-Mark is a trademark
or registered trademark of
NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States
and in other countries.

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 ••The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by
Sony Corporation is under license.
••QR Code is a trademark of
Denso Wave Inc.
••In addition, system and product
names used in this manual are, in
general, trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers.
However, the  or  marks may
not be used in all cases in this
manual.

Additional information on this

product and answers to frequently
asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.

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Index

A Focus Mode........................................31
AF-A....................................................31 Function button................................ 24
AF-C....................................................31
H
AF-S....................................................31
Help Guide.......................................... 2
Automatic AF.....................................31

C I
Imaging Edge Desktop..................... 43
Cable protector................................. 75
In-Camera Guide................................. 2
Charging.............................................. 7
Initial setup......................................... 9
Cloud.................................................44
Computer.......................................... 43
L
Continuous AF....................................31
Language...........................................61
Control wheel.....................................13
Lens..................................................... 8
Cont. Shooting..................................40
List of icons........................................77
Creators’ App.................................... 42
Creators’ Cloud.................................44
M
Custom Key/Dial Set......................... 27
Main menu (shooting setting list).....21

Index
Manual Focus.....................................31
D
Memory card................................. 8, 85
Diopter-adjustment.......................... 70
MENU button.....................................18
Direct manual focus...........................31
MF.......................................................31
DISP button....................................... 28
Mode dial...........................................15
DMF....................................................31
Monitor...............................................77
Drive Mode........................................ 39
Multi Interface Shoe...........................71

E Multi-selector.....................................14

Expand Spot...................................... 33
P
Eye AF................................................ 36
Phase detection AF........................... 36
Eye sensor......................................... 69

S
F
Shooting still images........................ 10
Fn ..................................................... 24
Single Shooting................................. 39
Focus..................................................31
Single-shot AF....................................31
Focus Area......................................... 33
Smartphone Connection.................. 42
Focus indicator.................................. 32
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 Software............................................ 43
Specifications.................................... 87
Spot................................................... 33

T
Touch Focus.......................................41
Touch function icons......................... 11
Touch pad..........................................41
Touch Shutter.....................................41
Touch Tracking...................................41
Tracking............................................. 33

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