SONY ILCE-9M3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera User Guide

: September 25, 2024
: Sony

SONY ILCE-9M3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Product Information

Specifications

Model: ILCE 9M3
Lens Mount: E mount
Battery: NP-FZ100
Memory Card Support: CFexpress Type A, SD

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing the Camera:

Before using the camera, ensure you have all the supplied items.
Insert the battery pack into the charger and connect it to a wall outlet. Then insert the charged battery pack into the camera.

Inserting a Memory Card:

Open the memory card cover and insert the memory card into Slot 1 with the correct orientation.
Close the cover. Remember to format a new memory card using the camera for optimal performance.

Attaching a Lens:

Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on both the lens and camera. Turn and push the lens gently towards the camera until it clicks into place.

Initial Camera Setup:

Establish a Bluetooth connection between the camera and your smartphone for initial setup. Follow the steps on the camera screen to complete the setup process.

Shooting Still Images:

Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to “Still” mode and select your desired shooting mode using the mode dial. Press the shutter button to capture images.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I pair my camera with a smartphone?
- A: To pair your camera with a smartphone, follow the instructions in the Help Guide provided at: Pairing Help Guide.
Q: Can I use both CFexpress Type A and SD memory cards in this camera?
- A: Yes, both Slot 1 and Slot 2 of this camera support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards. Slot 1 is used in default settings.

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Preparations

Checking 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

· Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

camera)

(supplied in some countries/

· Cable Protector (1)

regions) * Multiple power cords may be
supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See “Notes on use.”
· Rechargeable battery pack

· Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
· Eyepiece cup (1) (attached to the camera)
· Startup Guide (this manual) (1) · Reference Guide (1)

NP-FZ100 (1)

Preparing the battery pack

CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished

Lock lever

To a wall outlet (wall socket)
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.
Insert the battery pack into the camera.
· Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever.

Inserting a memory card into the camera

Slot 2 Slot 1

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.

Attaching a lens
Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into
Mounting indexes the locked position.

setup for the camera

Performing initial setup for the camera

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

Control wheel/center button

Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.
· The privacy notice screen will appear. Read the privacy notice regarding biometrics by opening the link using your smartphone, etc.
Press the center of the control wheel.
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/2380_pairing/h_zz/

Shooting still images

Still/Movie/S&Q dial Mode dial
Shutter button

Turn and set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) while pressing the lock release button on the front of the Still/ Movie/S&Q dial.
Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial, and then select the desired shooting mode.
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Press the shutter button all the way down.

Notes on use
Refer to “Precautions” in the “Help Guide” as well.
Notes on handling the product
· Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens’s condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.
· If sunlight or other strong light enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap when storing the camera. When shooting with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Even if it is slightly away from the angle of view, smoke or fire may still occur.
· Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction.
· This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.
· Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially careful when listening to headphones.
· Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
· When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, motion sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
· If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.
· When shooting still images continuously, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of unwellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary.
· When recording or streaming for long periods of time or recording 4K movies, if the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc. When using the camera in a high temperature environment When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High] Notes on using memory cards
If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this equipment only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
Note on the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN
When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz by following the procedure below. (WW459276 only) · MENU (Network) [Wi Fi] [Wi Fi Frequency Band] How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily using [Airplane Mode].
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to LAN terminal. Follow the instructions for LAN terminal.

Power Cord

Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that

matches your country/region.

For the customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus

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 and Israel

Use the power cord (B).

For safety reasons, the power cord (A) is not intended for above countries/regions and

shall therefore not be used there.

(A)

(B)

LAN cable
Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with high shielding performance.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1 800 222 SONY (7669) .
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : WW459276 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 858 942 2230
Important note on use of 5 GHz wireless LAN
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm

For Customers in Canada
5 150-5 350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operation only.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 250 5 350 MHz and 5 650 5 850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE LAN devices.

For Customers in Europe

IEEE802.11b/g/n IEEE802.11a/n/ac
IEEE802.11a/n/ac Bluetooth

2 400 MHz 5 150 5 350 MHz 5 470 5 725 MHz 5 725 5 850 MHz 2 400 MHz

< 60 mW e.i.r.p. < 35 mW e.i.r.p.
< 25 mW e.i.r.p. < 10 mW e.i.r.p.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.compliance.sony.eu
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with the UK relevant statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://compliance.sony.co.uk
For this radio equipment the following restrictions on putting into service or of requirements for authorization of use apply in AT/BE/BG/CY/CZ/DK/EE/FI/FR/DE/EL/HU/ IE/IT/LV/LT/LU/MT/NL/PL/PT/RO/SK/SI/ES/SE/UK/UK(NI)/HR/IS/LI/NO/CH/AL/BA/MK/ MD/RS/ME/XK/TR: 5 150 5 350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.
The power delivered by the charger must be between min 2.5 Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 27 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed. USB PD fast charging

For customers who purchased their camera from a store in Japan that caters to tourists
Note
Some certification marks for standards supported by the camera can be confirmed on the screen of the camera. Select MENU (Setup) [Setup Option] [Certification Logo].

Specifications

Camera
[System] Camera Type:
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Lens: Sony E mount lens
[Image sensor] Image format: 35 mm full frame,
CMOS image sensor
Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 600 000 pixels
Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 25 200 000 pixels
[General] Rated input: 7.2 V , 4.8 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: 20 to 55 °C (4 to 131 °F)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm 136.1 × 96.9 × 72.8 mm (from grip to monitor) 5 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 3 3/8 in. 5 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 2 7/8 in. (from grip to monitor)

Mass (Approx.): 703 g (1 lb 8.8 oz) (including battery pack, SD Card)
[Wireless LAN] WW459276 (see name plate on the
bottom of camera) Supported format:
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Frequency band: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

WW682266 (see name plate on the bottom of camera)
Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz

Battery charger BC-QZ1/BC-QZ1 T

Rated input: 100 240 V

, 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A

Rated output: 8.4 V , 1.6 A

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Rated voltage: 7.2 V
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compatible iPhone/iPad models
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPad Air (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPad (5th through 10th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (1st through 6th generation), iPad Pro 11 inch (1st through 4th generation), iPad Pro 10.5 inch, iPad Pro 9.7 inch, iPad Air 2, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini 4 (As of May 2023)

Trademarks/Licenses
· is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation. · Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. · USB Type C® and USB C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. · Wi Fi, the Wi Fi logo and Wi Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks
of the Wi Fi Alliance. · The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries 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 TM or ® marks may not be used in all cases in this manual.
IMPORTANT Read the End User Software License Agreement before using your Sony product. Using your product indicates your acceptance of the End User Software License Agreement. The software license agreement between you and Sony is available at the following URL: (https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/el23/h_zz/)

· Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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

Finding functions from MENU You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu item on the list.
Memory cards that can be used Information about memory cards that can be used with this camera.
Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip (sold separately).
Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features, such as custom keys and a function to register shooting settings.
Anti-dust Function You can clean the image sensor. You can also set whether or not to close the shading curtain when you turn off the camera.

Support information

Looking for valuable information, such as essential points on shooting This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you set up your camera.
Firmware, Questions & Answers and Compatibility This website provides Firmware update, Question & Answers and Compatibility information
Basic Knowledge Improve your shooting techniques by learning the basics of camera.
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Shooting tips Learn how to choose lenses and shooting techniques in various scenes.
How to use the “Help Guide” Notes on using your camera Precautions Lending, transferring or discarding the camera and/or memory card to others (Notes on protecting private information) Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on memory card Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) On cleaning Checking the camera and the supplied items Names of parts Front side Rear side Top side Sides Bottom Basic icons displayed on the monitor Touch function icons Basic operations Touch panel Touch function icons Control wheel Multi-selector Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial Focus mode dial Drive mode dial
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MENU button Main menu (shooting setting list) Fn (function) button C (custom) buttons DISP (Display Setting) button Delete button AEL button AF-ON button Front dial and rear dial (L/R) Keyboard screen In-Camera Guide Functions for accessibility Preparing the camera/Basic shooting operations Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using a charger Inserting/removing the battery pack Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery Using the battery charger abroad
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Memory cards that can be used Inserting/removing a memory card Attaching/removing a lens Performing initial setup for the camera Basic shooting operations
Confirmation before shooting Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto)
Finding functions from MENU Using the shooting functions
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Using Instructions

Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode

Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting BULB Timer Settings Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Shoot Mode (S&Q/time-lapse)
Convenient functions for shooting self-portrait videos and vlogs
Self-timer (movie) Auto Framing Settings
Focusing
Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Tracking subject (Tracking function) Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF)
Subject Recognition AF
Focusing using subject recognition functions Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Recog Trgt Select Set (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image) Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (movie)
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Face Memory (still image/movie) Regist. Face Priority (still image/movie) Selecting a person to track (Select Face to Track)
Using focusing functions
Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) AF Frame Move Amt (still image/movie) Focus Area Color (still image/movie) AF Area Auto Clear Area Disp. dur Tracking AF-C Area Display Phase Detect. Area AF Lvl for Crossing AF Trk for Spd Chng AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity AF Assist AF/MF Selector Full Time DMF AF w/ Shutter AF On Focus Hold Pre-AF Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Illuminator
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Aperture Drive in AF Preset Focus/Zoom AF in Focus Mag. Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Focus Map Peaking Display
Adjusting the exposure/metering modes
Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Histogram display Exposure step (still image/movie) Exposure Std. Adjust (still image/movie) D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) Metering Mode (still image/movie) Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) AE lock AEL w/ Shutter Auto Slow Shutter Zebra Display
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO (still image/movie) ISO Range Limit (still image/movie) ISO AUTO Min. SS
White balance
White Balance (still image/movie) Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance)
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WB Capt. Frame Size (still image/movie) Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB
Log shooting settings
Log shooting Log Shooting Setting Select LUT Manage User LUTs Display LUT
Adding effects to images
Creative Look (still image/movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Soft Skin Effect (still image/movie)
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)
Drive Mode Drive Mode Limit Cont. Shooting Cont. Shooting Speed Cnt Shoot Speed Boost Pre-Capture Settings Selection/Memo Shot Self-timer(Single) Self- timer(Cont) Self-timer Type Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting Focus Bracket WB bracket
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DRO Bracket Bracket Settings
Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Shooting still images with a higher resolution
NR Shooting Settings
Setting the image quality and recording format
JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Image Quality Settings: RAW File Type Image Quality Settings: JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Aspect Ratio HLG Still Image Color Space File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) S&Q Settings Time-lapse Settings Proxy Settings APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Angle of view
Using touch functions
Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings Touch Pad Settings Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus)
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Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE)
Shutter settings
Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Release Lag/Start Disp. Shoot. Timing Display (still image) Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Set. Differences between the [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Var. Shutter] functions
Using the zoom
The zoom features available with this product Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) Zoom Range (still image/movie) Custom Key Z. Speed (still image/movie) Remote Zoom Speed (still image/movie) About zoom scale Zoom Ring Rotate
Using the flash
Using flash (sold separately) Flash Mode Flash Comp. Exp.comp.set Wireless Flash Red Eye Reduction FEL lock External Flash Set. Flash Timing Setting Reg. Flash Shooting Set
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Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Sync Terminal Settings
Reducing blur
SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie)
Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction
Long Exposure NR High ISO NR
Setting the monitor display during shooting
Shoot Mode Sel. Screen Auto Review (still image) Remain Shoot Display (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Live View Display Set. Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Bright Monitoring Emphasized REC Display Marker Display (still image) Marker Display (movie) Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.
Recording movie audio
Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing
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Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set.
Creating still images while recording a movie
Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks Shot Marks after still image creation (shooting)
TC/UB settings
TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Matching the time code with other devices
Livestreaming video and audio
USB Streaming (movie)
Customizing the camera Contents of this chapter Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Registering and recalling camera settings
Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)
Registering frequently used functions to the function menu
Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) Fn Menu Settings (playback)
Registering frequently used functions to My Menu
Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page
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Delete All Display From My Menu
Separately adjusting the camera settings for still images and movies
Different Set for Still/Mv
Customizing the functions of the ring/dial
Av/Tv Rotate Function Ring(Lens) Lock Operation Parts
Using the shutter button when shooting movies
REC w/ Shutter (movie) Adding Shot Marks with the shutter button (movies)
Monitor/viewfinder settings
Select Finder/Monitor Monitor Flip Direction DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder)
Viewing Contents of this chapter Viewing images
Play Set of Multi. Media Disp Set of Multi Media Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Playing back movies Playback/Monitor. Vol. 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)
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Cont. Play for Interval Play Speed for Interval
Changing how images are displayed
Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Playback Filter Condition Image Order Display as Group Focus Frame Display (playback) Aspect Marker Disp. (still image) Disp Specified Time Img.
Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) Protecting recorded images (Protect) Adding information to images
Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) Voice Memo Play Vol. Rotating an image (Rotate)
Crop Extracting still images from a movie
Photo Capture Creating still images from Shot Marks Shot Marks after still image creation (playback) JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture / Creating still images from Shot Marks)
Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm.
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable
Changing the camera settings Memory card settings
Format Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Display Media Info. (still image/movie)
File settings
File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File Settings IPTC Information Copyright Info Write Serial Number (still image/movie)
Network settings
Wi-Fi Connect WPS Push Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Wired LAN Tethering Connection
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Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Access Authen. Settings Access Authen. Info Reset Network Set. FTP Transfer Func.
Viewfinder/monitor settings
Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Viewfinder Magnifi. Finder Frame Rate (still image)
Power settings
Auto Monitor OFF (still image) Power Save Start Time Power Save by Monitor Auto Power OFF Temp. Display Quality (still image)
USB settings
USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply
External output settings
HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI
General settings
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Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio Signal(Shooting) Audio Signal(Start/End) Audio Signal Volume Video Light Mode Anti-dust Function Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Version Display Serial Number Privacy Notice Screen Reader (For some models only) Enlarge Screen Certification Logo (For some models only) Save/Load Settings Setting Reset
Functions available with a smartphone Functions available with a smartphone (Creators’ App) C3 Portal Monitor & Control Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Using a smartphone as a remote commander
Using a smartphone as a remote commander Remote Shoot Setting
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Reset Transfer Status (transferring to a smartphone)
Connecting while the camera is turned OFF
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Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone)
Reading location information from a smartphone Using a computer Recommended computer environment Connecting/disconnecting the camera and a computer
Connecting the camera to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer
Managing and editing images on a computer
Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) Importing images to the computer
Operating the camera from a computer
Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) Remote shooting with a wired LAN (Remote Camera Tool) Remotely powering the camera on/off (Wake On LAN) Remote Shoot Setting
Shooting in sync with other cameras (Sync. Release Set.) USB Streaming (movie) Using the cloud service Creators’ Cloud Creating an account for Creators’ Cloud and linking your camera to the account (Cloud Connection) Displaying cloud connection information (Cloud Information) Notes on using the cloud service (Creators’ Cloud) Appendix Audio accessories compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe Vertical grip Mount Adaptor
Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor
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Multi Battery Adaptor Kit Battery life and number of recordable images Number of recordable images Recordable movie times List of icons on the monitor
List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen
List of default setting values
List of default setting values (Shooting) List of default setting values (Exposure/Color) List of default setting values (Focus) List of default setting values (Playback) List of default setting values (Network) List of default setting values (Setup) List of default setting values (My Menu)
Specifications Trademarks License If you have problems Troubleshooting Warning messages
5-056-662-13(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation
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Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-9M3 9III
How to use the “Help Guide”
The “Help Guide” is a “Web Instruction Manual” that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the “Help Guide” to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the camera. (The “Help Guide” screens shown on this page are for reference only. They may differ from the actual on-screen display of your model.)
Hint
The “Startup Guide” supplied with the camera describes basic operating methods and precautions for use. Please refer to the “Startup Guide” in combination with this “Help Guide.”
Icons used in the “Help Guide”
: Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes and slow-motion/quick-motion shooting modes : Menu items displayed in any of the still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, or slowmotion/quick-motion shooting modes For details on the relationship between each shooting mode and the menu, refer to “MENU button.”
Finding your desired information
Method A: Searching by keyword Enter a search keyword (“white balance,” “focus area,” etc.), and use the search results to display the description page that you want to view. If you enter two or more keywords by separating them with spaces (blanks), you can search for pages that contain all of those keywords. Method B: Viewing the table of contents Click (Table of contents) to display the table of contents. Select a heading from the table of contents to display the description page. Screen displayed on a computer
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Screen displayed on a smartphone
Method C: Finding functions from MENU If you want to search for information while checking it against the MENU screen of the camera, use the “Finding functions from MENU” page. Select a MENU item from the list to go directly to the description page.
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Viewing information about related features
“Related Topic” at the bottom of each page lists sections that contain information related to the description page currently being displayed. For a deeper understanding of the currently displayed page, refer to the listed sections as well.
Going to the previous/next page
Select the “Previous” or “Next” in the bottom of the page to move to the previous or next page without returning to the table of contents.
Printing all the pages of the “Help Guide”
To print all the pages, select the [ Download PDF] button in the bottom left corner of the top page. When the PDF file appears, use the printing menu of the browser to print it out. This function is not available for certain languages.
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Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer)

To print only the page currently being displayed, select the [ the printing screen appears, specify your printer.

Print This Page] button at the bottom of the page. When

Changing the display language
Go to the language selection page from [ Language Selection Page] at the bottom of the page and select a language.

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Precautions

Refer also to “Notes on use” in the Startup Guide (supplied) for this product.
We use environmentally conscious packaging materials
Environmentally conscious packaging materials were used for the camera and supplied accessories. Due to the characteristics of the packaging materials, note the following points.
Powder, etc. from the packaging materials may adhere to the camera or supplied accessories. In this case, remove it with a commercially available blower or cleaning paper before use. The packaging materials will deteriorate with continuous use. Be careful when carrying the product by the packaging.
On the data specifications described in this manual
The data on performance and specifications in this manual are based on an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), except where otherwise indicated. For the battery pack, the data are based on a battery pack that was fully charged until the charge lamp turned off.
On operating temperatures
Shooting in extremely cold or hot environments that exceed the operating temperature range is not recommended. 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. Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the camera may become 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 sufficiently, the power may turn off again, or you may still be unable to record movies.
Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies
During use, the camera and battery may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Especially during 4K shooting, the recording time may be shorter under low temperature conditions. Warm up the battery pack or replace it with a new battery.
Notes on playing movies on other devices
XAVC HS and XAVC S movies can only be played back on compatible devices.
Notes on recording/playback
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording. Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. Attach the shoulder strap to the camera to prevent it from falling.
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When using this product with a tripod or grip, be sure to attach the camera securely.
Notes on using a tripod
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.
Notes on handling memory cards
The temperature of memory cards may rise after saving. This is not a malfunction.

Backing up memory cards

Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection.
When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Database file error
If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product 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 product until the process is completed. If a database file error occurs, export all the data to your computer, etc. to save it, and then format the memory card using this product.
Do not use/store the product in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration It may cause malfunctions and an inability to record data. In addition, the recording media may become unusable, and recorded data may be corrupted. Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. In places with high humidity This may cause the lens to mold. In areas where strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted Recording and playback may not function correctly.

On moisture condensation

If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering. Wait for about an hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Precaution on carrying
Do not hold, hit, or apply excessive force to the following parts, if your camera is equipped with them:
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The lens part The movable monitor part The movable flash part The movable viewfinder part Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break. Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
Notes on handling the product
Although this camera is designed and built to be dustproof and drip-proof, it cannot completely prevent the ingress of dust or water droplets. Before you connect the cable to the terminal, be sure to check the orientation of the terminal. Then, insert the cable straight. Do not insert or remove the cable forcefully. This may cause the terminal part to break. The camera uses magnetic parts including magnets. Do not bring objects affected by magnetism, including credit cards and floppy disks, close to the camera.
On storing
For lens-integrated cameras Always attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap) For interchangeable- lens cameras Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera. If the camera is dirty after use, clean it. Water, sand, dust, salt, etc. left in the camera may cause a malfunction.
Notes on using lenses
When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens. (Only for models with a power zoom feature or interchangeable lens cameras) If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap or interchangeable lens cameras) If sunlight or a strong light source enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap to the lens when storing the camera. When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Note that smoke or fire may occur even if the light source is slightly away from the angle of view. Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. These may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction. If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Notes on the flash (Only for models with a flash)
Keep your fingers away from the flash. The light-emitting part may get hot. Remove any dirt from the surface of the flash. Dirt on the surface of the flash may emit smoke or burn due to heat generated by the emission of light. If there is dirt/dust, clean it off with a soft cloth. Restore the flash to its original position after using it. Make sure that the flash portion is not sticking up. (Only for models with a movable flash)
Notes on the Multi Interface Shoe (Only for models with a Multi Interface Shoe)
When attaching or detaching accessories such as an external flash to the Multi Interface Shoe, first turn the power to OFF. When attaching the accessory, confirm that it is firmly fastened to the camera. Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltages of 250 V or more or has the opposite polarity of the camera. It may cause a malfunction.
Notes on the viewfinder and flash (Only for models with a viewfinder or a flash)
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Take care that your finger is not in the way when pushing the viewfinder or flash down. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash) If water, dust or sand adheres to the viewfinder or flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash)
Notes on the viewfinder (Only for models with a 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. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor if necessary. Although the viewfinder is built with high-precision technology for 99.99% or more effective pixels, black dots may appear, and white, red, blue, and green dots may not disappear. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Do not forcibly push down the viewfinder when the eyepiece is pulled out. It may cause a malfunction. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder and an eyepiece that can be pulled out) 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. 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 use the camera in a cold location, the image may have a trailing appearance. This is not a malfunction. When the temperature of the camera changes, the color tone of the viewfinder display may change due to the characteristics of the display device. Do not directly expose the viewfinder to beams such as laser beams. These may damage the inside of the viewfinder and cause the camera to malfunction.
Notes on the monitor
Although the monitor is built with high-precision technology for 99.99% or more effective pixels, black dots may appear, and white, red, blue, and green dots may not disappear. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the monitor stays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This may cause a malfunction. If you use the camera in a cold location, the image may have a trailing appearance. This is not a malfunction. When you connect cables to the terminals on the camera, the rotating range of the monitor may become limited.
Notes on the image sensor
If you point the camera at an extremely strong light source while shooting images, highlighted areas in the images may be recorded as black areas.
Notes on the wind screen (Only for models supplied with a wind screen)
If the wind screen is stored for a long time in a place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device, it may become discolored. The texture and degree of raising of the hairs may change depending on the environment during use and storage as well as aging. Brushing or forcefully pulling the hairs on the wind screen may cause them to come off. If the wind screen gets wet or dirty, do not remove it from the wind screen adaptor. Wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth and dry it in the shade.
On image data compatibility
This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Services and software provided by other companies
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Network services, content, and the [operating system and] software of this Product may be subject to individual terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
Notes on connecting to the internet
To connect the camera to a network, connect it through a router or a LAN port with the same function. Failure to connect in this manner may result in security issues.
Notes on security
SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS. Depending on the usage environment, unauthorized third parties on the network may be able to access the product. When connecting the camera to a network, be sure to confirm that the network is protected securely. The content of communications may be unknowingly intercepted by unauthorized third parties in the vicinity of the signals. When using wireless LAN communication, implement proper security measures to protect the content of communications.
Notes on the FTP function
Since content, usernames, and passwords are not encrypted using normal FTP, use FTPS or SFTP if it is available.
Optional accessories
It is recommended that you use genuine Sony accessories. Some Sony accessories are only available in certain countries and regions.
Available models and kits
Some models and kits are only available in certain countries and regions.

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Lending, transferring or discarding the camera and/or memory card to others (Notes on protecting private information)

Important information may be recorded on the camera and/or memory card depending on the functions and camera settings. Before lending, transferring, or discarding the camera and/or memory card to others, be sure to read the following and make sure that you have completed the procedures.

Notes on lending, transferring, or discarding the camera to others
Before lending, transferring, or discarding the camera to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private information.

Select MENU

(Setup) [Reset/Save Settings] [Setting Reset] [Initialize].

Notes on using the cloud service (Creators’ Cloud)
Before lending or transferring the camera, make sure that the camera linkage information and upload settings are appropriate to prevent damage such as the content on the camera being uploaded to an unintended third party’s Creators’ Cloud. If the settings are not appropriate, be sure to perform the following operations.

If you will transfer or lend the camera: initialize the camera or cancel the linkage with Creators’ Cloud on the camera. Also, cancel the camera linkage in Creators’ Cloud. If the camera is transferred to you or you borrow the camera: initialize the camera or cancel the linkage with Creators’ Cloud on the camera.

Note that Creators’ Cloud may only be available in certain countries and regions.

Notes on lending, transferring, or discarding a memory card to others
Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card. Before lending or transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete any data on it completely using data deletion software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.

Notes on network functions
When you use network functions, unintended third parties on the network may access the camera, depending on the usage environment. For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.

Notes on location information
If you upload and share still images or movies taken with this camera on the Internet while the location information is linked with the dedicated smartphone application, you may accidentally reveal the location information to a third party. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, deactivate the [Location Information Linkage] function of the dedicated application.

Warning on copyrights
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.
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Related Topic Creating an account for Creators’ Cloud and linking your camera to the account (Cloud Connection) Displaying cloud connection information (Cloud Information)
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Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery
Notes on using the battery pack
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
Notes on charging the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images. Do not charge battery packs except battery packs specified for this product. Doing so can result in leaks, overheating, explosions, electric shocks, burns, or injuries. When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp (CHARGE) may flash quickly when the battery is charged. If this happens, remove the battery pack and then reinsert it to recharge. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be correctly charged in temperatures outside this range. Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies. After charging is finished, disconnect the charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) if charging with a charger, or disconnect the USB cable from the camera if charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera. Not doing so may result in a shorter battery life. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. If the product’s charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty. If the charge lamp flashes while charging the battery pack inside the camera, this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again.
Remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If the remaining battery indicator does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it.
Effective use of the battery pack
Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit.
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The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function frequently, turn the power on/off frequently, or set the monitor very bright. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots. If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab.
How to store the battery pack
To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery in a cool, dry place after removing it from the camera.
On battery life
The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.

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Notes on memory card

If

(overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right

away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the

memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the

memory card.

If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may

occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a

computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this camera.

Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the

access lamp is lit up. This may cause the data on the memory card to become damaged.

Be sure to back up the data for protection.

Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly.

Images recorded on an SDXC/CFexpress Type A memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV

devices not compatible with exFAT when connected using a USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with

exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be

prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the

card.

(exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards or CFexpress Type A memory cards.)

Do not expose the memory card to water.

Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.

Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:

High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

If the memory card is used near areas with strong magnetization, or used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the memory card may become damaged. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Be sure to format the memory card using this product. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Do not press down hard when writing in the memo space on the memory card. Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. You may not be able to remove the memory card. If the write-protect switch or delete-protect switch of an SD memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot record or delete images. In this case, set the switch to the record position. To use a microSD memory card with this product:
Be sure to insert the memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If you insert a memory card into the product without a memory card adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the product. When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go. If the card is not inserted properly, it may result in a malfunction.

Cleaning

Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning)

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. If this happens, clean the image sensor quickly by following the steps below.
1 Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently.

2 MENU

(Setup) [Setup Option] [Anti-dust Function] [Sensor Cleaning] [Enter].

The filter glass vibrates to shake off the dust.

3 Detach the lens.

4 Use a commercially available blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out.

5 Turn off the camera.
6 Attach the lens.
Hint
For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the following URL. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php
Note
When executing the cleaning mode, remove the lens with the camera turned on. Do not turn off the camera during cleaning. Make sure that the remaining battery level is 51% or more before performing cleaning. To clean the image sensor with the camera turned off, set [Curtain when Pwr OFF] under [Anti-dust Function] to [Off]. Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body.
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Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor.
When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged.
If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility.
During cleaning, the filter glass on the image sensor makes a vibrating sound. This is not a malfunction.
Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off.

Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens Anti-dust Function

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On cleaning
Cleaning the lens
Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
Cleaning the camera body
Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact. To clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially available blower* to blow any dust off.

Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction.
Cleaning the product surface
Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
Cleaning the monitor
If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the monitor may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc.
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Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery Charger (1)
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.
NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)
Shoulder Strap (1)
Body Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)
Cable Protector (1)
Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera)
Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached to the camera)
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Accessories may differ depending on the country or region. Please check the Startup Guide for details on accessories.

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Front side
1. Visible light and IR sensor
Do not cover this part during shooting.
2. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
Do not cover this part during shooting.
3. Shutter button 4. ON/OFF (Power) switch 5. Front dial
You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
6. C5 button (Custom button 5) 7. Lens release button 8. Microphone
Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
9. Lens 10. Mounting index 11. Image sensor 12. Mount 13. Lens contacts

Do not directly touch these parts.
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Rear side

1. Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup
Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup.

2. Viewfinder

3. MENU button

4. For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3)

For viewing:

(Protect) button

5. Eye sensor 6. Monitor (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad)
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You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. For details, see “Adjusting the monitor angle.”
You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle. Do not apply excessive force when opening, closing, or rotating the monitor. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
7. Diopter-adjustment dial
Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.

8. MOVIE (Movie) button 9. For shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button
For viewing: (Enlarge) button

10. For shooting: AEL button

[AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button in the default settings.

For viewing:

(Image index) button

11. Multi-selector 12. Fn (Function) button 13. Control wheel 14. For shooting: C4 button (Custom button 4)
For viewing: (Delete) button

15. Access lamp

(Playback) button

17. Microphone for the voice memo function

Adjusting the monitor angle

When holding the camera in the high or low position, pull the monitor toward you to adjust the angle.

(A): Where to place your fingers (B): Approx. 98° from the rear surface of the camera (C): Approx. 40° from the rear surface of the camera
In the self-portrait position with the monitor open sideways and the lens facing toward you, the monitor image is flipped horizontally. Rotate the monitor backwards to cancel the flipped display.
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(A): Where to place your fingers (B): Approx. 180° (C): Approx. 270°
When you want to switch the display orientation to the self-portrait mode with the monitor pulled out, rotate the monitor all the way in the direction of (A). If you want to cancel the display orientation for the self-portrait mode, rotate the monitor all the way in the direction of (B) (when [Monitor Flip Direction] is set to [Auto]).

In the default settings, the inversion of the display is automatically switched on and off depending on how the monitor

is positioned. You can lock the display method with the following settings: MENU

(Setup) [Finder/Monitor] [Monitor Flip Direction].

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1. Mode dial
The mode dial is unlocked for as long as you press the lock release button in the center of the dial.

2. Rear dial L
You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

3. Rear dial R
You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Pressing the lock button at the center switches the dial between the locked and unlocked status. The dial is unlocked when the lock button is popped up and the white line is visible.

4. C1 button (Custom button 1)

Image sensor position mark

The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The position of the image sensor is

indicated by

(Image sensor position mark). When you measure the exact 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.
6. C2 button (Custom button 2)
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7. Still/Movie/S&Q dial
You can switch the shooting mode. Turn the Still/Movie/S&Q dial while pressing the lock release button on the front of the dial.
8. Multi Interface Shoe*
Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi Interface Shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.
9. Upper: Drive mode dial
The drive mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button at the center is being pressed. Lower: Focus mode dial The focus mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button on the back is being pressed.

For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.

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Sides
1. (Microphone) jack
When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
2. (Headphones) jack 3. USB Type-C terminal 4. Charge lamp 5. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.
6. Speaker 7. LAN terminal 8. HDMI type A jack 9. (Flash sync) terminal 10. Hooks for shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
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11. SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) 12. SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2)

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 terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for USB communications. However, you cannot conduct USB communications with both terminals simultaneously. Use the USB Type-C terminal to supply power and charge the battery pack. This camera cannot be powered via the Multi/Micro USB terminal.
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 closed before use.
Notes on the cable protector
Use the cable protector to prevent the cable from being disconnected when shooting images with a cable connected.
To attach the cable protector
1. Open the HDMI terminal cover and the USB terminal cover.
2. Attach the cable protector as illustrated so that it fits the shape of the terminal surface of the camera.
Attach the cable protector with the open covers of the HDMI terminal and the USB terminal inserted into the slit of the cable protector.
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3. Push in the attachment screw (A) and turn it to secure the cable protector. 4. Insert the cable into one of the jacks. 5. Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (B).

To remove the cable protector Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector.
Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Bottom
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Bottom
1. Lock lever 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Battery cover
When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover.
To remove the battery cover
Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
To attach the battery cover
Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.
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4. 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 damage to the camera may occur.

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Basic icons displayed on the monitor
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.”
During still image shooting
1. Slot number of the memory card recording the shooting data and recordable number of still images 2. [JPEG/HEIF Switch] is set to [JPEG]. [JPEG Quality] is set to [Fine]. 3. [JPEG Image Size] is set to [L: 24M]. 4. [ SteadyShot] is set to [On]. 5. The focus mode is set to [Single-shot AF]. 6. Remaining battery level 7. Shutter speed 8. Aperture value 9. Exposure compensation 10. [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. 11. The mode dial is set to (Program Auto). 12. [Drive Mode] is set to [Single Shooting]. 13. [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide]. 14. [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] is selected. 15. [ Creative Look] is set to [ST]. 16. [ Metering Mode] is set to [Multi]. 17. Displayed when [AF Illuminator] is set to [Auto] and the camera detects that the AF Illuminator is required. 18. [ White Balance] is set to [Auto]. 19. [ Subject Recog in AF] is set to [On] and [ Recognition Target] is set to [Human]. 20. [Anti-flicker Shoot.] is set to [Off]. 21. [ Picture Profile] is set to [Off].
During movie recording
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1. The mode dial is set to (Program Auto). 2. Audio level 3. The focus mode is set to [Continuous AF]. 4. Actual shooting time of the movie 5. The camera is in the shooting standby mode. 6. [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. 7. Slot number of the memory card recording the shooting data and recordable movie time 8. Remaining battery level
Related Topic Touch function icons List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen
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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
[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: Shoot Mode, Drive Mode, Focus Area, White Balance, Creative Look Icons on the right side: Shoots a still image, starts recording movies, Recog. Target 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
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Icons on the left side: Shoot Mode, Self-timer, Focus Area, Picture Profile, Creative Look Icons on the right side: Starts recording movies, Focus Map, Recog. Target 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.

Related Topic Touch Panel Settings Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) Intelligent Auto Drive Mode Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) White Balance (still image/movie) Creative Look (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Playing back still images Self-timer (movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Focus Map Playing back movies Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone)
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Touch panel
By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen.
Touch operations (on the shooting screen)
Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus). Touch a subject on the monitor to use the touch tracking function (Touch Tracking). You can also focus on a subject and shoot images simply by touching the subject on the screen (Touch Shutter). When you touch the subject on the screen, the camera adjusts the brightness automatically according to the subject (Touch AE). [Touch AE] can also be used in combination with [Touch Focus], [Touch Tracking], or [Touch Shutter]. For information on how to switch the function activated by touch operation, refer to ” Touch Panel Settings .”
Touch operations (on the playback screen)
During single-image playback, swipe the screen to the left or right to move to the previous or next image.
During single-image playback, you can enlarge or reduce the displayed image by moving apart or bringing together two fingers on the screen (pinch-out/pinch- in).
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You can also double-tap the monitor to enlarge a still image or exit the enlarged image. During movie playback, you can start or pause playback using touch operations. Hint
You can also operate the camera by touching the guides displayed on the bottom of the screen (Except when in the [Intelligent Auto] mode).
You can open the function menu by swiping upward quickly on the shooting screen or playback screen. You can show and hide the icons for functions displayed on the left and right sides of the screen by swiping left and right quickly on the shooting screen.
You can set whether to enable touch operations and configure detailed settings under [Touch Panel Settings].

Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings Touch function icons Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE)
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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
[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: Shoot Mode, Drive Mode, Focus Area, White Balance, Creative Look Icons on the right side: Shoots a still image, starts recording movies, Recog. Target 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
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Icons on the left side: Shoot Mode, Self-timer, Focus Area, Picture Profile, Creative Look Icons on the right side: Starts recording movies, Focus Map, Recog. Target 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.

Related Topic Touch Panel Settings Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) Intelligent Auto Drive Mode Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) White Balance (still image/movie) Creative Look (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Playing back still images Self-timer (movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Focus Map Playing back movies Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone)
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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.

The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO ( ISO) functions are assigned to the top/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.

Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)
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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: XL] / [Spot: L] / [Spot: M] / [Spot: S] / [Spot: XS] [Expand Spot] [Custom 1] – [Custom 3] [Tracking: Zone] [Tracking: Spot XL] / [Tracking: Spot L] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Spot XS] [Tracking: Expand Spot] [Tracking: Custom 1] – [Tracking: Custom 3] The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings.

Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Focus Standard
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Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial
You can use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting.
Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to select a shooting mode. Turn the Still/Movie/S&Q dial while pressing the lock release button on the front of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial.
(A) Still image shooting mode (B) Movie recording mode (C) Slow-motion/quick- motion shooting mode
Hint
The displayed menu items vary depending on the Still/Movie/S&Q dial position. When shooting a time-lapse movie, set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to S&Q, and select [ Time-lapse].
Mode dial
The exposure mode you select determines how the aperture (F value) and shutter speed are adjusted. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial.
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Mode dial

Exposure mode

Description

(Auto) P A S M
1 / 2 / 3

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

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.

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.

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]:

Select the desired exposure mode using the mode dial.

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

The aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be switched between the automatic setting and manual setting

by using the following functions assigned to custom keys.

Aperture value [L.PressAv Auto/Manual] Shutter speed [L.PressTv Auto/Manual] ISO sensitivity [L.PressISO Auto/Manual]

If you select the manual setting, turn the front dial, rear dial L, or control wheel and set the desired value.

Related Topic Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) S&Q Settings Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Recall Camera Setting Camera Set. Memory MENU button
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Focus mode dial
Use the focus mode dial to select a focus mode according to the subject and the shooting scenario.

Turn the focus mode dial (B) while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button (A) to select the desired mode.

Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode)
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Drive mode dial
Use the drive mode dial to select a drive mode according to the subject and the shooting scenario.

Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button in the center to select the desired mode.

Hint
When you set the drive mode dial to

(disable), you can set the drive mode by using [Drive Mode] in MENU.

You can set the continuous shooting speed using [Cont. Shooting 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.
(A) Menu tab
Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.
(B) 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.
(C) 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. 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.
Basic operations on the menu screen 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. 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.
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(A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Relationship between the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and menu screen
The menu groups and menu items displayed in the [Main], [Shooting], [Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the Still/Movie/S&Q dial position.
The displayed menu groups and menu items are the same in the movie recording modes and the slow-motion/quickmotion shooting modes.
Still image shooting modes Menu items for shooting still images are displayed.*

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/Slow-motion and quick-motion shooting modes Menu items for recording movies are displayed.
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Icons used in the “Help Guide”
: Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes and slow-motion/quick-motion shooting modes : Menu items displayed in any of the still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, or slowmotion/quick-motion shooting modes

Related Topic Add Item Display From My Menu Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial Main menu (shooting setting list)
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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
1. Shutter Speed 2. Aperture 3. Exposure Comp. 4. ISO 5. Format 6. Image Quality Settings 7. Aspect Ratio 8. Rec. Media Settings 9. Shoot Mode 10. Drive Mode 11. Flash Mode 12. Flash Comp. 13. Wireless Flash 14. Flash Timing Setting 15. White Balance 16. Focus Area
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17. 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. Rec Frame Rate/

Rec Frame Rate (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies)/

(when shooting time-lapse)

Rec Frame Rate

2. Shutter Speed

3. Aperture

4. ISO

5. White Balance

6. Picture Profile

7. File Format

8. Record Setting/

S&Q Settings (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies)/

shooting time-lapse)

Record Setting (when

9. Gamma Display Assist

10. Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.

Proxy Recording

12. Wind Noise Reduct.

13. Audio Rec Level

Main 2

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1. Log Shooting Setting

Shooting

3. Format

4. Recording Media

5. File Settings

6. Shoot Mode

7. SteadyShot

8. Focus Area

9. Subject Recog in AF

10. Recognition Target

11. 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].

Related Topic MENU button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.)
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Hint

When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

You can change the memory card slot for recording by selecting MENU

(Shooting) [Media] [ Rec. Media

Settings] [ Recording Media] or [ Recording Media]. The Slot 1 is used in the default settings.

To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the

image type (still image/movie), select MENU

(Shooting) [Media] [ Rec. Media Settings], and then change the

settings of [ Recording Media] or [ Recording Media].

To remove the memory card
Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it.

Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Play Set of Multi. Media
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Attaching/removing a lens

Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. 1 Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens.
It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera. 3 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.
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Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.
To remove the lens
Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.

Note
When attaching/removing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location. Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. If you want to shoot full- frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens. When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens. When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment. The shutter speed is limited to 1/8000 second or slower when a lens is not attached.