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... electromagnetism causes data transfer to charge the battery pack using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). For the customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia Use the power cord (A). If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in...
... electromagnetism causes data transfer to charge the battery pack using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). For the customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia Use the power cord (A). If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in...
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... for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with different lenses. Model name ILCA-68 ILCA-68K Lens Not supplied Supplied (DT 18-55 mm zoom lens) GB 6 Hand the battery over these products at endof-life to remove the battery from the product safely. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of...
... for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with different lenses. Model name ILCA-68 ILCA-68K Lens Not supplied Supplied (DT 18-55 mm zoom lens) GB 6 Hand the battery over these products at endof-life to remove the battery from the product safely. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of...
Instruction Manual
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... Sony cannot compensate for a long time. Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The monitor and electronic viewfinder are operational for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the menu. GB 7 Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that constantly appear on using your computer using PlayMemories Home™, and then format the memory card using some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red...
... Sony cannot compensate for a long time. Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The monitor and electronic viewfinder are operational for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the menu. GB 7 Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that constantly appear on using your computer using PlayMemories Home™, and then format the memory card using some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red...
Instruction Manual
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... you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at your own discretion. A message will be displayed on the screen before continuing to protect the camera. This is not a malfunction. The required length or frequency of the break may differ depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off or you wait until the temperature...
... you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at your own discretion. A message will be displayed on the screen before continuing to protect the camera. This is not a malfunction. The required length or frequency of the break may differ depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off or you wait until the temperature...
Instruction Manual
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... on the camera) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. The accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) ILCA-68K: • DT 18-55 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • Micro USB cable (1) GB 10 Supplied with all models: • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of...
... on the camera) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. The accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) ILCA-68K: • DT 18-55 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • Micro USB cable (1) GB 10 Supplied with all models: • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of...
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... A Shutter button (30) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (17) D Self-timer lamp E Lens contacts*1 F Mirror*1 G Preview button H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. GB 11 Identifying parts See the pages in flash*1 • Press the (Flash pop-up ) button N Mounting index (26) O Lens release button (27) P Focus mode switch *1 Do not directly touch these parts. *2 Do not cover this part during movie recording. J Microphone*2 K Mode dial lock release button (30, 35) L Mode dial...
... A Shutter button (30) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (17) D Self-timer lamp E Lens contacts*1 F Mirror*1 G Preview button H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. GB 11 Identifying parts See the pages in flash*1 • Press the (Flash pop-up ) button N Mounting index (26) O Lens release button (27) P Focus mode switch *1 Do not directly touch these parts. *2 Do not cover this part during movie recording. J Microphone*2 K Mode dial lock release button (30, 35) L Mode dial...
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...-adjustment dial according to your face away from the viewfinder, the screen mode returns to the monitor mode. F Monitor G MOVIE button (32) H For shooting: C1 (Custom 1) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button I For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button/SLOW SYNC button For viewing: (Image index) button J Control wheel (17) GB 12 Rear side Identifying parts A Eyepiece cup B Eye sensor C MENU button (19) D Viewfinder* • When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your eyesight until the display...
...-adjustment dial according to your face away from the viewfinder, the screen mode returns to the monitor mode. F Monitor G MOVIE button (32) H For shooting: C1 (Custom 1) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button I For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button/SLOW SYNC button For viewing: (Image index) button J Control wheel (17) GB 12 Rear side Identifying parts A Eyepiece cup B Eye sensor C MENU button (19) D Viewfinder* • When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your eyesight until the display...
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K For shooting: Fn (Function) button (18) For viewing: (Image rotation) button L C2 (Custom 2) button For viewing: (Delete) button (34) M (Playback) button (33) * Do not directly touch this part. Identifying parts GB GB 13
K For shooting: Fn (Function) button (18) For viewing: (Image rotation) button L C2 (Custom 2) button For viewing: (Delete) button (34) M (Playback) button (33) * Do not directly touch this part. Identifying parts GB GB 13
Instruction Manual
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... less than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II, refer to the camera may occur. * For details on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. You cannot use these lenses on compatible accessories for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with the lens. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor).
... less than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II, refer to the camera may occur. * For details on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. You cannot use these lenses on compatible accessories for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with the lens. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor).
Instruction Manual
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.... How to use the control wheel GB • You can change the settings required for each shooting mode with this manual, the action of pressing the up /down /left /right on the control wheel to v on the control wheel in playback mode, you press z, the autofocus function is assigned to move the selection frame. GB 17 You can turn the control dial to change the screen display with immediate...
.... How to use the control wheel GB • You can change the settings required for each shooting mode with this manual, the action of pressing the up /down /left /right on the control wheel to v on the control wheel in playback mode, you press z, the autofocus function is assigned to move the selection frame. GB 17 You can turn the control dial to change the screen display with immediate...
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... 43. Low You cannot shoot any more - The divided files can be divided into a single file using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to select a memory card with the appropriate adaptor. Memory cards that can be integrated into files of time, the recorded movies will be used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of 4 GB. Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Battery level High "Battery exhausted."
... 43. Low You cannot shoot any more - The divided files can be divided into a single file using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to select a memory card with the appropriate adaptor. Memory cards that can be integrated into files of time, the recorded movies will be used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of 4 GB. Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Battery level High "Battery exhausted."
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... saved. Zoom ring 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. • When the image is set to shoot an image. • If [Auto Obj. Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Set the mode dial to Mode). (Auto • Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the subject. When using a zoom lens, adjust...
... saved. Zoom ring 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. • When the image is set to shoot an image. • If [Auto Obj. Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Set the mode dial to Mode). (Auto • Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the subject. When using a zoom lens, adjust...
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... shoot after manually adjusting the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial and the control wheel. 1/2/3 (Memory recall) Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the (Camera Settings). (Movie) Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie. (Tele-zoom Cont. GB 35 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of 25 points. (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot panoramic images by defocus the background. (Shutter Priority) Adjusts the shutter speed...
... shoot after manually adjusting the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial and the control wheel. 1/2/3 (Memory recall) Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the (Camera Settings). (Movie) Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie. (Tele-zoom Cont. GB 35 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of 25 points. (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot panoramic images by defocus the background. (Shutter Priority) Adjusts the shutter speed...
Instruction Manual
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... Online™ Viewing images Creating on a calendar movie discs Uploading images to network services • You can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control, etc. by PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the successor software of PMB. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home. • An Internet connection is required for Mac software: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
... Online™ Viewing images Creating on a calendar movie discs Uploading images to network services • You can download Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control, etc. by PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the successor software of PMB. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home. • An Internet connection is required for Mac software: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser...
Instruction Manual
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.... • Record an image directly to the following before use: MENU t Connection] t [PC Remote] (Setup) t [USB GB 39 Also, you want to create an AVCHD recording disc. http://www.sony.net/pm/ GB 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to your computer. Using Remote Camera Control Connect the camera to complete the installation. This conversion can : • Set up the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. With Remote Camera Control you can take a long time. If...
.... • Record an image directly to the following before use: MENU t Connection] t [PC Remote] (Setup) t [USB GB 39 Also, you want to create an AVCHD recording disc. http://www.sony.net/pm/ GB 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to your computer. Using Remote Camera Control Connect the camera to complete the installation. This conversion can : • Set up the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. With Remote Camera Control you can take a long time. If...
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GB 40 Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control 1 Using the Internet browser on the screen to the following URL. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instructions on your computer, go to download and install Remote Camera Control. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.
GB 40 Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control 1 Using the Internet browser on the screen to the following URL. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instructions on your computer, go to download and install Remote Camera Control. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.
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... 30 seconds. - The flash is based on and off once every ten times. Continuous shooting (movies) Viewing (still images) Monitor Viewfinder Monitor Viewfinder Approx. 220 min. DISP is set to [Display All Info.]. - [Focus Mode] is fully charged. The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: - Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Note that...
... 30 seconds. - The flash is based on and off once every ten times. Continuous shooting (movies) Viewing (still images) Monitor Viewfinder Monitor Viewfinder Approx. 220 min. DISP is set to [Display All Info.]. - [Focus Mode] is fully charged. The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: - Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Note that...
Instruction Manual
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....) [Electronic viewfinder] Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic Electro-Luminescence) Screen size: 1.0 cm (0.39 type) Total number of dots: 460 800 dots GB 46 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type: Built-In-Flash Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens: Sony A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format: 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 160 000 pixels Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 24 780 000 pixels [SteadyShot] For still images: System: Image sensor-shift mechanism For movies: System...
....) [Electronic viewfinder] Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic Electro-Luminescence) Screen size: 1.0 cm (0.39 type) Total number of dots: 460 800 dots GB 46 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type: Built-In-Flash Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens: Sony A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format: 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 160 000 pixels Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 24 780 000 pixels [SteadyShot] For still images: System: Image sensor-shift mechanism For movies: System...
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... second in Auto slow shutter mode) - 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in Auto slow shutter mode) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second ISO setting Specifications [Built-In-Flash] Flash G.No.: GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps) Flash range: Aperture F2.8 F4...
... second in Auto slow shutter mode) - 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in Auto slow shutter mode) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second ISO setting Specifications [Built-In-Flash] Flash G.No.: GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps) Flash range: Aperture F2.8 F4...
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...-format camera, and shoot with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by using a flash with ADI functionality. • Depending on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with ILCA68K) Focal length: Equivalent 35 mmformat focal length*1: 27 mm - 82.5 mm Lens groups/elements: 7/8 Angle of this camera is equipped with any change in MF mode, use the viewfinder and set focus. On focal length The picture angle of view...
...-format camera, and shoot with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by using a flash with ADI functionality. • Depending on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with ILCA68K) Focal length: Equivalent 35 mmformat focal length*1: 27 mm - 82.5 mm Lens groups/elements: 7/8 Angle of this camera is equipped with any change in MF mode, use the viewfinder and set focus. On focal length The picture angle of view...
