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4-590-091-12(1)

Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera

A-mount
Instruction Manual

“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions of
the camera.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1610/h_zz/

ILCA-68

English
Learning more about the
camera (“Help Guide”)

Owner’s Record
Record the model and serial number (which
are located on the product) in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ILCASerial No.

WARNING
“Help Guide” is an on-line manual.
You can read the “Help Guide” on
your computer or smartphone.
Refer to it for in-depth instructions
on the many functions of the
camera.

URL:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1610/
h_zz/

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the
power outlet, use an attachment plug
adaptor of the proper configuration for the
power outlet.

CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the
battery pack to any shock or force such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow
metal objects to come into contact with
the battery terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above
60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or
in a car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device
that can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of
small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly
as described in the instructions.

Power Cord
For the customers in the UK, Ireland,
Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia
Use the power cord (A). For safety reasons,
the power cord (B) is not intended for
above countries/regions and shall therefore
not be used there.
For the customers in other EU countries/
regions
Use the power cord (B).
(A)

(B)

Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC regulation for using connection
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.

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

For Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve
our environment by
returning your used
rechargeable batteries
to the collection and
recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.call2recycle.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
For supplied accessories
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: ILCA-68
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16535 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935
Zaventem, Belgium
Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the
product, the battery or
on the packaging
indicates that the
product and the battery
shall not be treated as
household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be used
in combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead. By ensuring these products and
batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only. To
ensure that the battery and the electrical and
electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at endof-life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product or
battery.

For Customers in India
Battery Pack

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies
depending on the countries/regions.
Model name

Lens

ILCA-68

Not supplied

ILCA-68K

Supplied (DT 18-55 mm zoom lens)

Before use

Notes on using your camera
Screen language
You can select the language displayed
on the screen using the menu.

Shooting procedure

Functions built into this camera
This manual describes 1080 60i-compatible
devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.

Creating an image database file
If you insert a memory card that does not
contain an image database file into the
camera and turn on the power, the camera
automatically creates an image database
file using some of the memory card’s
capacity.
The process may take a long time and you
cannot operate the camera until the process
is completed. If a database file error occurs,
export all images to your computer using
PlayMemories Home™, and then format
the memory card using the camera.

No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to
record or loss or damage of recorded
content due to a malfunction of the camera
or recording media, etc.

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder
are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, and over 99.99%
of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some small
black dots and/or bright dots (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly
appear on the monitor and electronic
viewfinder. These dots are normal due to
the manufacturing process and do not
affect the images in any way.
• Do not hold the camera by the monitor.
• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or
shoot sunward for a long time. The
internal mechanism may be damaged. If
sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it
may cause a fire.
• Do not directly expose the lens to beams
such as laser beams. That may damage
the image sensor and cause the camera to
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
When turning on the camera in a cold
location, the screen may become
temporarily dark. When the camera
warms up, the screen will function
normally.
• The recorded image may be different
from the image you monitored before
recording.

Back up recommendation
To avoid the data loss, always copy (back
up) data to other media.

Before use

This camera has 2 modes for monitoring
subjects: the monitor mode using the
monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the
viewfinder.

Notes on the monitor, electronic
viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

Notes on using your camera

Notes on shooting with the
viewfinder

Notes on recording for long periods
of time

This camera is equipped with an Organic
Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with
high resolution and high contrast. This
viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle
and a long eye relief. This camera is
designed to provide an easily viewable
viewfinder by appropriately balancing
various elements.
• The image may be slightly distorted near
the corners of the viewfinder. This is not
a malfunction. When you want to see the
full composition with all its details, you
can also use the monitor.
• If you pan the camera while looking into
the viewfinder or move your eyes around,
the image in the viewfinder may be
distorted or the color of the image may
change. This is a characteristic of the lens
or display device and is not a
malfunction. When you shoot an image,
we recommend that you look at the
center area of the viewfinder.
• When shooting with the viewfinder, you
may experience symptoms such as
eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or
nausea. We recommend that you take a
break at regular intervals when you are
shooting with the viewfinder.
The required length or frequency of the
break may differ depending on the
individuals, so you are advised to decide
at your own discretion. In case you may
feel uncomfortable, refrain from using
the viewfinder until your condition
recovers, and consult your doctor as
necessary.

• Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to record
movies or the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera.
A message will be displayed on the
screen before the power turns off or you
can no longer record movies. In this case,
leave the power off and wait until the
camera and battery temperature goes
down. If you turn on the power without
letting the camera and battery cool
enough, the power may turn off again or
you may be unable to record movies.
• Under high ambient temperatures, the
temperature of the camera rises quickly.
• When the temperature of the camera
rises, the image quality may deteriorate.
It is recommended that you wait until the
temperature of the camera drops before
continuing to shoot.
• The surface of the camera may get warm.
This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing XAVC S movies
and AVCHD movies to a computer
When importing XAVC S movies or
AVCHD movies to a computer, download
and use the software PlayMemories Home
from the following website:
http://www.sony.net/pm/

Notes on the flash
• Do not carry the camera by the flash unit,
or use excessive force on it.
• If water, dust or sand get into the open
flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.
• Be sure to keep your fingers out of the
way when you press the flash down.

Notes on using your camera

On the data specifications described
in this manual

• Movies recorded with this camera may
not be played back correctly on other
devices. Also, movies recorded with
other devices may not be played back
correctly on this camera.
• Discs created from AVCHD movies
recorded by this camera can be played
back only on AVCHD-compatible
devices. DVD players or recorders
cannot play back discs created from
AVCHD movies, as they are
incompatible with the AVCHD format.
Also, DVD players or recorders may fail
to eject HD discs recorded in AVCHD
format.
• Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p
format can be played back only on 1080
60p/1080 50p-supported devices.
• Movies recorded in XAVC S format can
be played back only on XAVC Ssupported devices.

The data on performance and specifications
are defined under the following conditions,
except as described in this manual: at an
ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC
(77°F), and using a battery pack that has
been fully charged until the CHARGE lamp
has turned off.

Before use

Notes when playing movies on other
devices

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

The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of
pictures in this manual are reproduced
images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.

Before use

Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 6). The accessories
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Supplied with all models:

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Camera (1)
• Battery charger BC-VM10A (1)
For how to attach the shoulder strap to
the camera, refer to page 15.

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
(supplied in some countries/
regions)

* Multiple power cords may be supplied
with your camera. Use the appropriate
one that matches your country/region.
See page 3.

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• Body cap (1) (Attached on the
camera)

• Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached on
the camera)
• Instruction Manual (1) (this
manual)
ILCA-68K:

• DT 18-55 mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid
(1)

Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

Front side

Before use

A Shutter button (30)

K Mode dial lock release button

(30, 35)

B Power switch (28)
C Control dial (17)
D Self-timer lamp
E Lens contacts*1
F Mirror*

(Flash pop-up) button

N Mounting index (26)
O Lens release button (27)

G Preview button
H Mount
I Built-in flash*

L Mode dial (35)

• Press the (Flash pop-up)
button to use the flash.
• When not using the flash, press
it back into the camera body.

P Focus mode switch
*1 Do not directly touch these parts.
*2 Do not cover this part during movie
recording. Doing so may cause noise
or lower the volume.

J Microphone*2
GB

Identifying parts

Rear side

A Eyepiece cup

F Monitor

B Eye sensor

G MOVIE button (32)

C MENU button (19)

H For shooting: C1 (Custom 1)

D Viewfinder*

• When you look into the
viewfinder, the viewfinder
mode is activated, and when
you take your face away from
the viewfinder, the screen mode
returns to the monitor mode.
E Diopter-adjustment dial

• Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial according to your eyesight
until the display appears clearly
in the viewfinder.

button
For viewing:
button

(Enlarge)

I For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

button/SLOW SYNC button
For viewing:
(Image index)
button
J Control wheel (17)

Identifying parts

K For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (18)
For viewing:
(Image
rotation) button
L C2 (Custom 2) button

For viewing:
(34)

Before use

(Delete) button

(Playback) button (33)

* Do not directly touch this part.

Identifying parts

Top side

A Multi interface shoe*
B FINDER/MONITOR button
C Display panel
D

(Drive mode) button

E WB (White balance) button
F

(Exposure compensation)
button

G ISO button
H

(Display panel
illumination) button

Image sensor position
mark

* For details on compatible accessories
of the Multi interface shoe, visit the
Sony website in your area, or consult
your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Accessories for the Accessory Shoe
can also be used.
Operations with other manufactures’
accessories are not guaranteed.

Identifying parts

Sides/Bottom

Before use

A Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap
onto the camera.

C Speaker
D DC IN terminal

• When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold
separately) to the camera, turn
the camera off, then plug the
connector of the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN terminal on the
camera.
E HDMI micro jack
F Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

• Supports Micro USB
compatible device.
B Microphone jack

• When an external microphone
is connected, the internal
microphone is turned off
automatically. When the
external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the
microphone is supplied by the
camera.

G Memory card insertion slot (23)
H Memory card cover (23)
I Access lamp
J Battery insertion slot (23)
K Battery cover (23)

Identifying parts

L Tripod socket hole

• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure the camera, and damage
to the camera may occur.

Lens
DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
(Supplied with the ILCA-68K)

* 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.

A Focusing ring
B Zoom ring
C Focal-length scale
D Focal-length index
E Lens contacts*
F Focusing mode switch
G Mounting index
* Do not directly touch this part.

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
II is designed for Sony A-mount
cameras (models equipped with
an APS-C sized image sensor).
You cannot use these lenses on
35mm-format cameras.
• For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II, refer to
the operating instructions
supplied with the lens.

Functions list

Operating the camera
How to use the control wheel

How to use the control dial

You can turn the control dial to change the settings required for each
shooting mode with immediate effect.
GB

Functions list

• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control
wheel to move the selection frame. Press z in the center of the control
wheel to set the selected item. In this manual, the action of pressing the
up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by v/V/b/B.
• When you turn the control wheel or press b/B on the control wheel in
playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.
• DISP function is assigned to v on the control wheel. You can change the
screen display with this function.
• [Standard] is assigned to z in the center of the control wheel in the
default settings. When you press z, the autofocus function is activated
and the camera focuses on the subjects in the central area of the monitor.

Selecting a function using the Fn
(Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in
shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen. The displayed
contents and their position shown below are just a guideline, and may differ
from the actual display.

1 Press DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to other
than [For viewfinder].

2 Press the Fn button.

3 Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel.
The setting screen appears.

4 Select the desired setting by
turning the control wheel, then
press z on the control wheel.
• Some setting values can be finely
adjusted by turning the control dial.

To set the individual settings in the
dedicated screen
In step 3, select a setting item and press z on
the control wheel to switch to the dedicated
screen for the setting item. Set the items
according to the Operation guide.
Operation guide
GB

Functions that can be selected using
the MENU button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

1 Press MENU button to display the menu screen.
2 Select the desired setting item using
Functions list

v/V/b/B on the control wheel or by
turning the control wheel, and then
press z on the center of the control
wheel.
• Select an icon at the top of the screen and
press the b/B on the control wheel to
move to another MENU item.

3 Select the setting value, then press z to confirm.
To display the Tile Menu
Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu
when you press the MENU button.

MENU t

(Setup) t [Tile Menu] t [On]

Using the In-Camera Guide
You can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the
desired button.
The In-Camera Guide displays explanations for the currently selected menu
function or setting.

MENU button t
(Custom Settings) t [Custom Key Settings]
t Select the desired button assigned to the function. t [InCamera Guide]
Press the MENU button and use the control wheel to select a MENU item whose
explanation you want to read, and then press the button to which [In-Camera
Guide] is assigned.

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FM500H
InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack (supplied).
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been
fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack
again before shooting.

Preparing the camera

1 Insert the battery pack into the
battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Charging the battery pack

2 Connect the battery charger to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
• How to connect the battery charger
may differ depending on the country/
region.
Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed
Charging time
(Full charge)

With the battery charger that can
be connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket) directly

Approx. 175 minutes

• When charging a fully depleted battery
pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The CHARGE lamp turns off when
charging is completed.

CHARGE lamp
With the battery charger that
requires the power cord to connect
to the wall outlet (wall socket)

CHARGE lamp
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)

Notes
• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or
charging conditions.
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery
pack outside this temperature range.
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

Inserting the battery pack/memory
card (sold separately)
1 While sliding the battery cover
open lever, open the cover.

2 Firmly insert the battery pack all
Preparing the camera

the way while pressing the lock
lever with the tip of the battery.

Lock lever

3 Close the cover.

4 Slide the memory card cover to
open it.

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

5 Insert a memory card.
• With the notched corner facing as
illustrated, insert the memory card until
it clicks into place.
Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly

6 Close the cover.

To remove the battery pack
Turn off the camera and slide the lock
lever in the direction of the arrow. Be
careful not to drop the battery pack.

Lock lever

To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp (page 15) is not lit, then open the cover, and
push the memory card once.

To check the remaining battery level
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your
camera. The percentage of the remaining battery life is displayed according
to the operating conditions of your camera.

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

“Battery
exhausted.”

Battery level
High

Low

You cannot shoot
any more pictures.

Memory cards that can be used
Memory card
Memory Stick PRO Duo

For still
images

MP4

For movies
AVCHD

(Mark2 only) (Mark2 only)

XAVC S
—

Memory Stick Micro™ (M2)
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
microSD memory card
microSDHC memory card
microSDXC memory card

(Mark2 only) (Mark2 only)

Preparing the camera

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™
—
—

*2
*2

—

*1 SD Speed Class 4:
or faster, or UHS Speed Class 1:
or faster
*2 Memory cards that fulfill all of the following conditions:
– Capacity of 4 GB or more
– SD Speed Class 10:
, or UHS Speed Class 1:
or faster
• For details on the number of recordable still images and recordable duration of
movies, refer to pages 41 to 43. Check the tables to select a memory card with the
desired capacity.

Notes
• When an SDHC memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended
periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files of 4 GB. The divided
files can be integrated into a single file using PlayMemories Home.
• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced
by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products.
• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.

Attaching a lens
Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the
lens.

1 Remove the body cap from the

Front lens cap

camera and the packaging lid
from the rear of the lens.
• When changing the lens, change the
lens quickly somewhere away from
dusty locations to keep dust or debris
from getting inside the camera.
• When shooting, remove the front lens
cap from the front of the lens.

Body cap
Packaging lid

2 Mount the lens by aligning the
orange index marks (mounting
indexes) on the lens and camera.
• Hold the camera with the lens facing
down to prevent dust from entering into
the camera.
Orange index marks

3 While pushing the lens lightly
toward the camera, turn the lens
clockwise until it clicks into the
locked position.
• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Attaching a lens

Notes
• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
• Do not use force when attaching a lens.
• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the
tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens
firmly.
• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens
the way in and turn the lens
counterclockwise until it stops.
Lens release button

2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body
cap to the camera.
• Before you attach them, remove any dust from them.
• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Lens
Kit. If storing the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase Rear
Lens Cap ALC-R55.

Notes on changing the lens
When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to
an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on
the shooting environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from
landing on the image sensor. However, always make sure to change the
lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations when attaching/
removing a lens.
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Preparing the camera

1 Press the lens release button all

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

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn
on the camera.
The screen to set the date and time
appears.
• To turn the camera off, set the power
switch to OFF.

2 Check that [Enter] is selected on
the screen, then press z on the
control wheel.

3 Select a desired geographic location, and then press z.
4 Select a setting item by using v/V on the control wheel, then
press z.

5 Select a desired setting by using v/V/b/B, then press z.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and
press z.
To cancel the date and time setting operation
Press the MENU button.

Setting the date and time

Checking or resetting the date/time and area
The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is
turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery
has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu.

MENU button t
(Setup) t
[Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting]

Maintaining the date and time setting
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or
the battery is installed or not.

Preparing the camera

MENU button

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images
In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with
the appropriate settings.

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2 Set the mode dial to

(Auto

Mode).
• Turn the mode dial while pressing the
mode dial lock release button on the
center of the mode dial.

3 Look into the viewfinder and hold
the camera.
When using a zoom lens, adjust the zoom
ring to the proper size of the subject.

Zoom ring

4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
• When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or
lights.

5 Press the shutter button fully
down to shoot an image.
• If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto],
when shooting faces, close-up (macro)
subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lockon AF], the camera analyzes the scene
and automatically trims the captured
image into a suitable composition. Both
the original and the trimmed images
will be saved.
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indicator

Shooting still images

To shoot in dark environments
Use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camerashake.
Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash, then press the shutter
button fully down.
You can select an appropriate flash mode to suit your purposes. For details
on flash mode, refer to “Help Guide.”

On the number of focus area points
While the camera uses a maximum of 79 focus points for the autofocus
functions, the number of focus points will be limited when the following
lenses are attached.
Number of focus points

SAL75300, SAL1118, SAL55200, SAL1855,
SAL18552 (Supplied with ILCA-68K),
SAL55200-2, SAL30M28, SAL55300

61 points

SAL500F80

One single point at the center

• This information is current as of the day the model was released. Some of the lenses
above are not available in some countries or regions.

Shooting and viewing images

Lens

Recording movies
1 Set the mode dial to

(Movie).

• When the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always], the movie recording can be
started from any shooting mode.

2 Press the MOVIE button to start

MOVIE button

recording.

3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
• The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You
can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off].
• The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or
the condition of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording” (page 44).
• When the
icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the
camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases.
• When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the camera
is warm. This is normal. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may appear.
In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

Playing back images
1 Press the

button.

button

2 Select an image by pressing the b/B on the control wheel.
• To play back movies, press z on the control wheel.

Control panel

Action during movie playback

Playback

Pause

Fast forward

Fast rewind

Forward slow playback

Rewind slow playback

Next movie

Previous movie

Frame advance

Frame rewind
Volume settings
Closes the control panel

Notes
• Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera.

Shooting and viewing images

If you press V on the control wheel while playing back a movie, the control
panel will be displayed.

Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding.

1 While displaying the image you
want to delete, press the
(Delete) button.
(Delete) button

2 Select [Delete] with v/V on the control wheel, then press z.
• To delete several images at a time, select MENU button t
t [Delete].
Notes
• Protected images cannot be deleted.

(Playback)

Selecting a shooting mode

Selecting a shooting mode
Turn the mode dial while pressing
the mode dial lock release button on
the center of the mode dial.

The following shooting modes are available.
(Auto Mode) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted
automatically.
(Program Auto)

Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus
range, or by defocus the background.

(Shutter Priority) Adjusts the shutter speed to show the movement of the
subject.
(Manual
Exposure)

Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure
(the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control
dial and the control wheel.

1/2/3 (Memory
recall)

Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the
(Camera Settings).

(Movie)

Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie.

(Tele-zoom
Cont. AE)

Allows continuous shooting while the shutter button is fully
depressed. The center area of the image is cropped and the
camera records the images continuously at a maximum of
about 8 images per second. The number of focus area points
is set to a maximum of 25 points.

(Sweep
Panorama)

Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining
multiple images.

(Scene
Selection)

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the
scene.

Selecting a shooting mode

(Aperture
Priority)

Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and
the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings
can be adjusted manually.

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software
Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your
camera.
• Image Data Converter
• PlayMemories Home
• Remote Camera Control
For details on installation, see pages 37 to 40.

System requirements
You can find the system requirements for the software at the following
URL:
http://www.sony.net/pcenv/

Using the software

Using Image Data Converter
With Image Data Converter, you can do the following:
• You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various
corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness.
• You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative
Style], etc.
• You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in a general file
format.
• You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images
recorded by this camera.
• You can rank images in 5 grades.
• You can apply color labels.

Image Data Converter support page (English only)

http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Installing Image Data Converter

1 Download the software from the following URL and install it on
your computer.
Windows:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Notes
• Log on as Administrator.

Viewing images on a computer

To use Image Data Converter, refer to Help.
Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t
[Image Data Converter Ver.4].

Using the software

Using PlayMemories Home
The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and
movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required
for importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to your computer.
Playing back imported
images

Importing images from your camera
For Windows, the following functions are also
available:

Viewing images Creating
on a calendar
movie
discs

Sharing images on
PlayMemories
Online™

Uploading
images to
network services

• You can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control,
etc. by performing the following procedure:
Connect the camera to your computer t launch PlayMemories Home t
click [Notifications].
Notes
• An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home.
• An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network
services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in
some countries or regions.
• Refer to the following URL for Mac software:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
• If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released
before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by
PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the
successor software of PMB.
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Using the software

• Movies recorded using the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i
24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [
Record Setting] are
converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc. This
conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original
image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a
Blu-ray Disc.

Installing PlayMemories Home

1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the
following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].
http://www.sony.net/pm/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation.
Viewing images on a computer

Using Remote Camera Control
Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control you
can:
• Set up the camera or record an image from the computer.
• Record an image directly to the computer.
• Perform an Interval Timer Shooting.
Set up the following before use: MENU t
Connection] t [PC Remote]

(Setup) t [USB

Using the software

Installing Remote Camera Control

1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the
following URL.
Windows:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install
Remote Camera Control.
Notes
• An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.

Others

Checking the number of images and
recordable time of movies
When you insert a memory card into the
camera and set the power switch to ON,
the number of images that can be
recorded (should you continue to shoot
using the current settings) is displayed on
the screen.
Notes
• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current
memory card (page 34).
• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.

The number of images that can be recorded on a memory
card

Image Size: L: 24M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera
Capacity
Quality
Standard

(Units: Images)

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

330

660

1300

2700

5400

10500

Fine

200

405

820

1650

3300

6600

Extra fine

100

200

405

810

1600

3250

RAW & JPEG

105

215

435

880

1750

RAW

145

295

600

1200

2400

* When [
Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the
numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).
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Others

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

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

The number of images that can be recorded using a
battery pack
Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
Shooting (still
images)

Battery life

Number of images

—

Approx. 580 images

Viewfinder

—

Approx. 540 images

Monitor

Actual shooting
(movies)

Monitor

Approx. 130 min.

—

Viewfinder

Approx. 130 min.

—

Continuous
shooting (movies)

Monitor

Approx. 220 min.

—

Viewfinder

Approx. 220 min.

—

Viewing (still
images)

Monitor

Approx. 410 min.

Approx. 8200 images

Viewfinder

Approx. 410 min.

Approx. 8200 images

Notes
• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– Using the lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
– Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately)
– [Viewfinder Bright.] is set to [Manual] [±0].
– [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Manual] [±0].
• The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– DISP is set to [Display All Info.].
– [Focus Mode] is set to [AF-S].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The flash is used once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and are
for shooting under the following conditions:
–[
Record Setting] is set to [30p 50M]/[25p 50M].
– Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly shooting, zooming,
shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc.
– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit
(29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button
again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.

Available recording time for a movie
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a
memory card formatted with this camera.
Memory card formatted with this camera
File Format

XAVC S

MP4

60p 50M/
50p 50M
30p 50M/
25p 50M
24p 50M*/–
60p 28M(PS)/
50p 28M(PS)
60i 24M(FX)/
50i 24M(FX)
60i 17M(FH)/
50i 17M(FH)
24p 24M(FX)/
25p 24M(FX)
24p 17M(FH)/
25p 17M(FH)
1440×1080
12M
VGA 3M

Recordable time (h (hour), m (minute))
8 GB

32 GB

64 GB

15 m

1 h 15 m

2 h 35 m

15 m

1 h 15 m

2 h 35 m

15 m

1 h 15 m

2 h 35 m

35 m

2 h 30 m

5h5m

40 m

4h5m

8 h 15 m

40 m

4h5m

8 h 15 m

1 h 20 m

5 h 30 m

11 h 5 m

4 h 55 m

20 h

40 h 10 m

Others

AVCHD

Record Setting

* Only when [PAL/NTSC Selector] is set to NTSC

• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product
specification limit).
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Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

Notes
• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR
(Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the
shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the
recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or
the image quality/size settings.
• The values shown are not for continuous recording time.
• The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory
card used.
• For details on movie playback, see page 33.

Notes on continuous movie recording
• It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous
shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature
inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the
camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the
images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.
• The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera
starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The
following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording
until the camera stops recording.)
Ambient temperature

Continuous recording time for movies

20°C (68°F)

About 29 minutes

30°C (86°F)

About 29 minutes

40°C (104°F)

About 25 minutes

• The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or
condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or
shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise
and the recording time available will be shorter.
• When
is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera
has increased to an unacceptable level.
• If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes
with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera
drops fully.

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

• If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer.
– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB, when [
File Format] is set to
[AVCHD]. When the file size is about 2 GB, a new movie file is created
automatically.
• The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.

Others
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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type: Built-In-Flash
Interchangeable Lens Digital
Camera
Lens: Sony A-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format: 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm
(APS-C format) CMOS image
sensor
Effective pixel number of camera:
Approx. 24 160 000 pixels
Total pixel number of image sensor:
Approx. 24 780 000 pixels
[SteadyShot]
For still images:
System: Image sensor-shift
mechanism
For movies:
System: Electronic
[Anti-Dust]
System: Anti-dust coating on image
sensor and image sensor shift
mechanism

[Auto focus system]
System: TTL phase-detection system
(with center F2.8 sensor),
79 points (15 points cross type)
Sensitivity Range: –2 EV to 18 EV
(at ISO 100 equivalent)
AF illuminator: Approx. 1 m to 5 m
(3.3 ft. to 16.4 ft.)
[Electronic viewfinder]
Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic
Electro-Luminescence)
Screen size: 1.0 cm (0.39 type)
Total number of dots: 1 440 000 dots
Frame coverage: 100%
Magnification:
Approx. 0.88 ×
Approx. 0.57 × (35mm-format
equivalent) with 50 mm lens at
infinity, –1 m–1
Eye Point: Approximately 26.5 mm
from the eyepiece and
approximately 23 mm from the
eyepiece frame at –1 m–1 (CIPA
standard compliant)
Diopter Adjustment: –4.0 m–1 to
+3.0 m–1
[Monitor]
LCD monitor: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT
drive/Clear Photo LCD screen
Total number of dots: 460 800 dots

Specifications

Aperture F2.8

F4.0

F5.6

100 1 m –
4.3 m
(3.3 ft. –
14.1 ft.)

1m–
3m
(3.3 ft. –
9.8 ft.)

1m–
2.1 m
(3.3 ft. –
7.0 ft.)

200 1 m –
6.1 m
(3.3 ft. –
19.9 ft.)

1m–
4.2 m
(3.3 ft. –
13.9 ft.)

1m–
3m
(3.3 ft. –
9.9 ft.)

400 1.4 m –
8.6 m
(4.7 ft. –
28.1 ft.)

1m–
6m
(3.3 ft. –
19.7 ft.)

1m–
4.3 m
(3.3 ft. –
14.1 ft.)

800 2 m –
12 m
(6.6 ft. –
39.8 ft.)

1.4 m –
8.5 m
(4.6 ft. –
27.8 ft.)

1m–
6.1 m
(3.3 ft. –
19.9 ft.)

Others

[Shutter]
Type: Electronically-controlled,
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range:
Still images: 1/4 000 second to
30 seconds, BULB
Movies: 1/4 000 second to
1/4 second (1/3 EV step)
– 1080 60i-compatible device
up to 1/60 second in AUTO
mode (up to 1/30 second in
Auto slow shutter mode)
– 1080 50i-compatible device
up to 1/50 second in AUTO
mode (up to 1/25 second in
Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash sync speed: 1/160 second

[Built-In-Flash]
Flash G.No.: GN 12 (in meters at ISO
100)
Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds
Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens
(focal length that the lens
indicates)
Flash compensation: ±3.0 EV
(switchable between 1/3 EV and
1/2 EV steps)
Flash range:

ISO setting

[Exposure control]
Metering Cell: “Exmor” CMOS
sensor
Metering method: 1 200-zone
evaluative metering
Metering Range: –2 EV to +17 EV on
Multi segment, Center weighted,
Spot modes (at ISO 100
equivalent with F1.4 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended
exposure index):
Still images: AUTO, ISO 100 to
25 600 (1/3 EV step)
Movies: AUTO, ISO 100 to
12 800 (1/3 EV step)
Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV
(switchable between 1/3 EV and
1/2 EV steps)

Specifications

[Continuous shooting]
Continuous shooting speed:
[Tele-zoom Cont. AE]:
Maximum 8 images per second/
: Maximum 5 images per
second/
: Maximum
2.5 images per second
• Based on our measurement
conditions. The speed of
continuous shooting can be
slower, depending on the
shooting conditions.
The maximum number of continuous
shots:
In [Tele-zoom Cont. AE] mode
Extra fine: 34 images/
Fine: 63 images/
Standard: 112 images/
In Continuous shooting
Extra fine: 21 images/
Fine: 32 images/
Standard: 35 images/
RAW & JPEG: 8 images/
RAW: 8 images
[Image zooming playback]
Scaling range:
Image size:
L: Approx. ×1.0 – ×18.75/
M: Approx. ×1.0 – ×13.25/
S: Approx. ×1.0 – ×9.4

[Recording format]
File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,
Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline)
compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3
format)
Movie (XAVC S format): MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0
format compliant
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz
16 bit)
Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD
format Ver. 2.0 compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch,
equipped with Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator
• Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Movie (MP4 format):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
[Recording media]
Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD
card
[Input/output terminals]
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:
USB communication, Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0)
* Supports Micro USB compatible
devices.

HDMI: HDMI type D micro jack
Mic Terminal:
3.5 mm Stereo
mini jack
[Power, general]
Battery pack: Rechargeable battery
pack NP-FM500H
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Specifications

[Power consumption (while
shooting)]
When using a DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
SAM II*
When using the viewfinder:
Approx. 2.7 W
When using the screen:
Approx. 2.5 W
* Supplied with ILCA-68K.

Battery charger BC-VM10A
Input rating: AC 100 V – 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz, 9 W
Output rating: DC 8.4 V, 0.75 A
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FM500H
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.0 A
Capacity: 11.5 Wh (1 600 mAh)

Others

[Others]
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
DPOF: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III:
Compatible
Dimensions (Approx.):
142.6 mm × 104.2 mm ×
82.8 mm (5 5/8 inches ×
4 1/8 inches × 3 3/8 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Mass:
Approx. 675 g (1 lb 7.8 oz) (with
battery and Memory Stick PRO
Duo media)
Approx. 596 g (1 lb 5 oz) (body
only)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature:
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Battery charger/Battery

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
SAM II (Supplied with ILCA68K)
Focal length: Equivalent 35 mmformat focal length*1:
27 mm – 82.5 mm
Lens groups/elements: 7/8
Angle of view*1: 76° – 29°
Minimum focus*2: 0.25 m (0.82 ft.)
Maximum magnification: 0.34
Minimum f-stop: f/22 – f/36
Filter diameter: 55 mm
Dimensions (max. diameter ×
height): Approx. 71.6 mm ×
69 mm (Approx. 2 7/8 inches ×
2 3/4 inches)
Mass: Approx. 222 g (Approx.
7 7/8 oz.)
*1 The values for equivalent 35mmformat focal length and angle of
view are based on Interchangeable
Lens Digital Camera equipped with
an APS-C sized image sensor.
*2 Minimum focus is the shortest
distance from the image sensor to the
subject.
• This lens is equipped with a distance
encoder. The distance encoder allows
more accurate measurement (ADI) by
using a flash with ADI functionality.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the
focal length may change with any
change of the shooting distance. The
focal length assumes the lens is
focused at infinity.

• The infinity position provides for
some adjustment to compensate for
focus shift caused by change in
temperature. To shoot a subject at
infinite distance in MF mode, use the
viewfinder and set focus.

On focal length

The picture angle of this camera is
narrower than that of a 35 mmformat camera. You can find the
approximate equivalent of the focal
length of a 35 mm-format camera,
and shoot with the same picture
angle, by increasing the focal
length of your lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm
lens, you can get the approximate
equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a
35 mm-format camera.
On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF
(Design rule for Camera File
system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information
Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded
with your camera on other
equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with
other equipment on your camera
are not guaranteed.

Specifications

Others

Trademarks
• Memory Stick and
are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
• XAVC S and
are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD Progressive” and the
“AVCHD Progressive” logotype are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
and Sony Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
• Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Mac is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
• Facebook and the “f” logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Facebook, Inc.
• YouTube and the YouTube logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Google Inc.
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• In addition, system and product names
used in this manual are, in general,
trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective developers or
manufacturers. However, the ™ or ®
marks may not be used in all cases in
this manual.
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Index

Index
A

Area Setting ................................28
AUTO .........................................30
Auto Mode..................................30

Help Guide................................... 2

I
Image Data Converter................ 37
In-Camera Guide ....................... 20

Battery pack..........................21, 23

L
C
CHARGE lamp...........................22
Charging battery pack.................21
Computer ....................................36
Control wheel .............................17

D
Date/Time Setup .........................28
DC IN terminal ...........................15
Delete..........................................34
Diopter-adjustment .....................12

Language...................................... 7
Lens............................................ 26

M
Memory card........................ 23, 25
MENU........................................ 19
MOVIE ...................................... 32
MOVIE Button .......................... 32
MR ............................................. 35
Multi interface shoe ................... 14

N
E

Number of recordable images.... 41

Eye sensor...................................12

P
F
Flash ...........................................31
Fn ................................................18
Focal length ................................50
Function button...........................18

PlayMemories Home ........... 38, 39

R
Recordable time of movies ........ 43
Recording movies ...................... 32
Remote Camera Control ............ 39

Index

S
Set the clock............................... 28
Shooting ..................................... 30
Shooting mode ........................... 35
Shooting still images.................. 30
Shoulder strap ............................ 15
Software ..................................... 36
Specifications............................. 46

V
Viewfinder ................................. 12
Viewing image ........................... 33

Index
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Index

Index
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