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Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Battery cover release lever 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Battery cover 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Bottom 1. Battery insertion slot 2.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Battery cover release lever 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Battery cover 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Bottom 1. Battery insertion slot 2.
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.... During playback, you press the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
.... During playback, you press the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
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Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30 When [Focus Area] is assigned to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. The [Focus Standard] function is set to the center of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using the multiselector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector in the default settings.
Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30 When [Focus Area] is assigned to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. The [Focus Standard] function is set to the center of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using the multiselector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector in the default settings.
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... the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection. Related Topic Add Item 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using MENU items You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu...
... the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection. Related Topic Add Item 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Using MENU items You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu...
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... or left. 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 36 Keyboard Each time you want to enter " abd" Press the key for "abc" once to display "a" → select " "((5) Move cursor...this key, the characters corresponding to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control ...
... or left. 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 36 Keyboard Each time you want to enter " abd" Press the key for "abc" once to display "a" → select " "((5) Move cursor...this key, the characters corresponding to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control ...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 51 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into p l ace. 3 Close the cover. To remo ve the battery pack Turn off the camera and press lock lever (A), then remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 51 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into p l ace. 3 Close the cover. To remo ve the battery pack Turn off the camera and press lock lever (A), then remove the battery pack.
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Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 54 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of computers. Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices ...are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off or...
Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 54 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of computers. Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices ...are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off or...
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... on and off , etc. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life based on /off once every ten times. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode ‒ Viewfinder mode ‒... button again. The battery life and number of minutes for "Shooting (still images)" are not operated. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55 The power is taken every 30 seconds. Other functions, such as zooming, are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under...
... on and off , etc. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life based on /off once every ten times. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode ‒ Viewfinder mode ‒... button again. The battery life and number of minutes for "Shooting (still images)" are not operated. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55 The power is taken every 30 seconds. Other functions, such as zooming, are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under...
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... is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that it is fully charged before use . 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 56 Under certain conditions, power may be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor. If you are using a mobile... the camera. Note The camera will not be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is supplied...
... is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that it is fully charged before use . 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 56 Under certain conditions, power may be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor. If you are using a mobile... the camera. Note The camera will not be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is supplied...
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Check that a battery pack other electronic devices. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that charging has stopped temporarily and is on charging the ...has been inserted. Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the charge lamp flashes again, this indicates that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may cause a ...
Check that a battery pack other electronic devices. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that charging has stopped temporarily and is on charging the ...has been inserted. Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the charge lamp flashes again, this indicates that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may cause a ...
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... About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: This Memory Stick is supported. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 64 High-speed data transfer using this case, set to the LOCK position, you cannot record or delete images. This may cause the...the data on the memory card may be sure that requires MagicGate functions cannot be prompted to this camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time. In this product. Data recording/playback that ...
... About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: This Memory Stick is supported. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 64 High-speed data transfer using this case, set to the LOCK position, you cannot record or delete images. This may cause the...the data on the memory card may be sure that requires MagicGate functions cannot be prompted to this camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time. In this product. Data recording/playback that ...
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... in the slot 2. Hi n t To record the same image on which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 65 If you do not intend to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. Related Topic Recording Mode Memory cards that can be used Selecting...cards. Media) Selects the memory card slot on two memory cards at the same time or to (Select Rec. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Selecting which memory card to record to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/movie), use the...
... in the slot 2. Hi n t To record the same image on which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 65 If you do not intend to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. Related Topic Recording Mode Memory cards that can be used Selecting...cards. Media) Selects the memory card slot on two memory cards at the same time or to (Select Rec. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Selecting which memory card to record to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/movie), use the...
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... hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 68 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
... hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 68 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
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... may be recorded during movie recording. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at the same time. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Related Topic LA-...EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69 If you can turn the sound off by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. You...
... may be recorded during movie recording. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at the same time. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Related Topic LA-...EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69 If you can turn the sound off by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. You...
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...set to [Contrast AF]: [Wide]/[Zone]/[Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 70 When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually. When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie ...: Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 LAEA1/LAEA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
...set to [Contrast AF]: [Wide]/[Zone]/[Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 70 When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually. When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie ...: Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 LAEA1/LAEA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
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...Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF* * Only available when using the focus mode switch on AF SteadyShot: In-body 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 71 Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is controlled by... the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 LAEA2/LAEA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Lenses that support ...
...Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF* * Only available when using the focus mode switch on AF SteadyShot: In-body 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 71 Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is controlled by... the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 LAEA2/LAEA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Lenses that support ...
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...LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) Shutter Type Mechanical Shut. Related Topic Using the electronic shutter 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 72 Continuous Shooting: Hi The focus is locked to the setting in the first shot). [Continuous AF]: Maximum of the...the settings for [Cont. Continuous Shooting: Hi Continuous Shooting: Mi d Continuous Shooting: Lo Mechanical Shut. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Continuous shooting using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount ...
...LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) Shutter Type Mechanical Shut. Related Topic Using the electronic shutter 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 72 Continuous Shooting: Hi The focus is locked to the setting in the first shot). [Continuous AF]: Maximum of the...the settings for [Cont. Continuous Shooting: Hi Continuous Shooting: Mi d Continuous Shooting: Lo Mechanical Shut. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Continuous shooting using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount ...
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...the battery cover in the direction of the battery cover will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 73 Turn off the camera and connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied) then connect the ...AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Vertical grip You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you attach them at the same time. Hi n ...
...the battery cover in the direction of the battery cover will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 73 Turn off the camera and connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied) then connect the ...AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Vertical grip You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you attach them at the same time. Hi n ...
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... to which the [InCamera Guide] function is assigned. The [In-Camera Guide] function cannot be assigned to the key. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 InCamera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function... keys. 2 Select the MENU or Fn item of the item are displayed. Related Topic Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 76
... to which the [InCamera Guide] function is assigned. The [In-Camera Guide] function cannot be assigned to the key. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 InCamera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function... keys. 2 Select the MENU or Fn item of the item are displayed. Related Topic Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 76
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... you use [ AF Track Sens], [ AF Track Sens] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if you update the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase... AF. Note Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. Related Topic AF System (still image) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 84
... you use [ AF Track Sens], [ AF Track Sens] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if you update the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-9 α9 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase... AF. Note Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. Related Topic AF System (still image) 4-691-927-11(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 84
