DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual Ver.1.2

Unpacking the box contents
Attaching the Strap
Inserting and removing the battery
Charging the battery using the USB-AC adapter
Charging the Battery using a USB Device
Inserting and removing the card
Attaching and removing lenses
Using the monitor
Turning the camera on
Initial setup
What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display

Shooting

Information displays while shooting
Switching between displays
Shooting still pictures
Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (P: Program AE)
Choosing aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE)
Choosing shutter speed (S: Shutter-Priority AE)
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M: Manual Exposure)
Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)
Lighten Blending (B: Live Composite Photography)
Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial (C1, C2, C3, and C4 Custom Modes)
Recording Movies

Shooting Settings

How to change the shooting settings

Direct Buttons

Functions and Direct Buttons
Setting with Direct Buttons

LV Super Control Panel/Super Control Panel

On LV Super Control Panel/Super Control Panel
Setting with Super Control Panel/LV Super Control Panel
Settings Available in the Super Control/LV Super Control Panel

Using the menu

What you can do with menus
How to operate the menus

Basic functions for focusing

Choosing a focus mode (KAF Mode / nAF Mode)
Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point)
Choosing an AF Target Mode (AF Target Mode)
Setting the options for KAF target modes (KAF Target Mode Settings)
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF (Super Spot AF)

Functions for configuring how to focus

Combined Auto and Manual Focus (KAF+MF)
Configuring the AF operation when the shutter button is pressed (KAF by half-pressing 6)
Autofocus using the AF-ON button
Using Autofocus in Manual Focus Mode (z in MF mode)
Configuring camera operation when it cannot focus on the subject (Release Priority)
Changing the settings of Starry Sky AF (Starry Sky AF Setting)

Functions for customizing AF operation to fit the subject

Tracking Focus on Selected Subjects (Subject Detection)
Configuring the C-AF operation when subject detection is enabled (VC-AF Setting)
Assigning focus priority to buttons (KVAF Button)
Configuring the frame displays for detected eyes (Eye Detection Frame)
C-AF Center Target Priority (KC-AF Center Priority)
C-AF Tracking Sensitivity (KC-AF Sensitivity / nC-AF Sensitivity)
C-AF Focus Speed (nC-AF Speed)

Functions for changing camera operation regarding focus

Lens Focus Range (KAF Limiter)
C-AF Lens Scanning (KAF Scanner)
Fine-Tuning Autofocus (KAF Focus Adjustment)
AF Illuminator Autofocus Assist (AF Illuminator)
AF Target Display Mode (AF Area Pointer)

Functions for setting the focusing position

Matching AF Target Selection to Camera Orientation (KOrientation Linked Y)
Choosing the AF Home Position (KY Set Home)
AF Target Selection (YSelect Screen Settings)
Enabling AF Target Selection Wrap (Y Loop Settings)
Touch AF Target Selection for Viewfinder Photography (AF Targeting Pad)

Other functions that are useful when focusing

Manual Focus Assist (MF Assist)
Focus Peaking Options (Peaking Settings)
Choosing a Focus Distance for Preset MF (Preset MF distance)
Disabling the MF Clutch (MF Clutch)
Lens Focus Direction (Focus Ring)
Resetting the Lens Position at Shutdown (Reset Lens)

Metering and Exposure

Controlling exposure (Exposure Compensation)
EV Steps for Exposure Control (EV Step)
Fine-Tuning Exposure (Exposure Shift)
Reducing Flicker Under LED Lighting (KFlicker Scan / nFlicker Scan)
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering)
Locking the exposure (AE Lock)
AE Lock Exposure Metering (Metering during A)
Releasing AE Lock after shooting (A Auto Reset)
Locking exposure when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AEL by half-pressing 6)
Setting metering options for sequential shooting (Metering during g)
Metering the Focus Target (YSpot Metering)
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)
EV Steps for ISO Sensitivity Control (ISO Step)
Setting the range of ISO sensitivity values selected in [Auto] mode (KISO-A Upper/Default / bISO-A Upper/Default)
Setting the shutter speed at which the camera automatically raises ISO sensitivity (KISO-A Lowest S/S)
Choosing the modes in which [Auto] can be used for ISO sensitivity (KISO-Auto / bISO-Auto)
High ISO Noise Reduction Options (KNoise Filter / nNoise Filter)
Image Processing Options (Low ISO Processing)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Options (Noise Reduction)

Flash photography

Using a flash (Flash photography)
Choosing a Flash Mode (Flash Mode)
Configuring flash modes (Flash Mode Settings)
Adjusting flash output (Flash Exposure Comp.)
Wireless Remote Flash Control (A RC Mode)
Choosing a Flash Sync Speed (A X-Sync.)
Choosing the Minimum Shutter Speed (A Slow Limit)
Flash and Exposure Compensation (7+F)
Setting the exposure balance for TTL metering (Balanced Flash Metering)

Sequential Shooting/Self-Timer

Performing the sequential/self-timer shooting
Configuring the sequential shooting functions (Sequential Shooting Settings)
Configuring the self-timer functions (Self-timer Settings)
Shooting without the vibration caused by shutter button operations (Anti-Shock H Settings)
Shooting without shutter sound (Silent I Settings)
Shooting without a release time lag (Pro Capture shooting)
Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting)

Image Stabilization

Reducing camera shake (KImage Stabilizer / nImage Stabilizer)
Image stabilization options (nIS Level)
Half-press image stabilization (6Image Stabilizer)
Burst mode image stabilization (gImage Stabilizer)
Displaying camera motion on the monitor (Handheld Assist)
Stabilization for IS Lenses (Lens I.S. Priority)

Color and Quality

Setting the Quality of Photos and Movies (KX / nX)
Combinations of JPEG image sizes and compression rates (KX Detailed Settings)
Choosing the codec for recording movies (nVideo Codec)
Setting the image aspect (Image Aspect)
Peripheral illumination (Shading Comp.)
Processing options (KPicture Mode / nPicture Mode)
Choosing which options are displayed when selecting a picture mode (KPicture Mode Settings)
Adjusting color (WB (white balance))
Locking the white balance in movie mode (nButton Function: NLock)
Making fine adjustments to white balance (KAll d /nAll d)
Preserving the warm tones of incandescent lighting when in WB Auto mode (KN Keep Warm Color/nN Keep Warm Color)
Flash White Balance (A+WB)
Setting the color reproduction format (Color Space)
Preview Options for [nPicture Mode] (cnView Assist)

Special shooting modes (Computational Modes)

Shooting still pictures in a higher resolution (High Res Shot)
Slowing the Shutter in Bright Light (Live ND Shooting)
Shooting scenes with high contrast (Live GND Shooting)
Increasing Depth of Field (Focus Stacking)
Taking HDR (High Dynamic Range) images (HDR)
Recording multiple exposures in a single image (Multiple Exposure)
Digital Zoom (KDigital Tele-converter / nDigital Tele-converter)
Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (Interval Shooting)
Keystone correction and perspective control (Keystone Comp.)
Correcting Fisheye Distortion (Fisheye Compensation)
Configuring BULB/TIME/COMP Settings (BULB/TIME/COMP Settings)
Recording a series of shots with varied exposure (AE BKT)
Recording pictures with varied white balance (WB BKT)
Recording pictures with varied flash level (FL BKT)
Recording pictures with varied ISO sensitivity (ISO BKT)
Recording copies of one picture with different art filters applied (ART BKT)
Recording pictures with different focus positions (Focus BKT)

Functions that are only available in movie mode

Sound Recording Options (Sound Recording Settings)
Adjusting the headphone volume (Headphone Volume)
Time Codes (Time Code Settings)
HDMI Output (nHDMI Output)
Displaying a + mark in the center of the screen while recording movies (Center Marker)
Displaying zebra patterns over high luminance areas while recording movies (Zebra Pattern Settings)
Displaying a red frame while recording movies (Red Frame during RREC)

Playback

Information display during playback
Viewing photographs and movies
Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)
Zooming In (Playback Zoom)
Playback Using Touch Controls

Setting playback functions

Rotating Pictures (Rotate)
Protecting Pictures (0)
Copying an image (Copy)
Copying all images on a card (Copy All)
Deleting Pictures (Erase)
Deleting All Pictures (Erase All)
Disabling Deletion Confirmation (Quick Erase)
RAW+JPEG Deletion Options (RAW+JPEG Erase)
Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)
Selecting RAW+JPEG Pictures for Sharing (RAW+JPEG 9)
Rating Pictures (Rating)
Selecting the numbers of stars to be used for rating (Rating Settings)
Selecting Multiple Pictures (Share Order Selected, Rating Selected, 0, Copy Select, Erase Selected)
Print order (DPOF)
Resetting all protection/share orders/print orders/ratings (Reset All Images)
Adding Audio to Pictures (c)
Retouching Pictures (Edit)
Combining Pictures (Image Overlay)
Trimming movies (Movie Trimming)
Creating Movie Stills (In-Movie Image Capture)
Changing the role of the R (4) button during playback (qRFunction)
Changing the roles of the front and rear dials during playback (qDial Function)
Choosing the Playback Zoom Ratio (q8Default Setting)
Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback (n)
Choosing the information displayed during playback (qInfo Settings)
Choosing the information displayed during magnified playback (q8Info Settings)
Configuring the index display (G Settings)

Functions for Configuring Camera Controls

Changing the roles of buttons (Button Settings)
Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials (KDial Function / nDial Function)
Changing the Dial Direction (Dial Direction)
Changing the Functions of the Multi Selector (Multi Selector Settings)
Customizing the Fn Lever (Fn Lever Settings)
Power Zoom Lenses (Electronic Zoom Settings)
Disabling the 3 Button Operations (3Lock)
Choosing What Happens When the Shutter Button Is Pressed During Live View Zoom (LV Close Up Mode)
Choosing the Behavior of the Control Used for Depth-of-Field Preview (zLock)
Button Hold Options (Press-and-hold Time)

Functions for adjusting the live view display

Changing the look of the display (KLV Mode)
Making the display easier to see in dark places (KNight Vision)
Viewfinder Display Rate (Frame Rate)
Art Filter Preview (Art LV Mode)
Reducing Flicker in Live View (Anti-Flicker LV)
Selfie Assist (Selfie Assist)

Functions for configuring information display

Selecting the display style of the viewfinder (EVF Style)
Shooting Indicators (KInfo Settings / nInfo Settings)
Configuring the display for when the shutter button is pressed halfway (Info by half-pressing 6)
Viewfinder Info Display Options (qKInfo Settings)
Displaying the Level Gauge when the shutter button is pressed halfway (q6 Level Gauge)
Framing Guide Options (KGrid Settings / nGrid Settings)
Viewfinder Framing Grid Options (qKGrid Settings)
Choosing the Settings Available via Multi-Fn (Multi Function Settings)
Histogram Exposure Warning (Histogram Settings)

Settings related to operation and display of menus

Configuring the cursor on the menu screen (Menu Cursor Settings)
Choosing how to move between pages with the rear dial (x Loop in Menu Tab)
[Yes]/[No] Default (Priority Set)

“My Menu” Settings

My Menu

Card/Folder/File Settings

Formatting the card (Card Formatting)
Setting the card to record to (KCard Slot Settings / nCard Slot Settings)
Specifying a folder to save images in (Assign Save Folder)
File Naming Options (File Name)
Naming Files (Edit Filename)

User information

Saving lens info (Lens Info Settings)
Output Resolution (dpi Settings)
Adding Copyright Information (Copyright Info.)

Monitor/Sound/Connection Settings

Disabling Touch Controls (Touchscreen Settings)
Monitor Brightness and Hue (Monitor Adjust)
Viewfinder Brightness and Hue (EVF Adjust)
Configuring the eye sensor (Eye Sensor Settings)
Disabling the Focus Beep (o)
External Monitor Display Options (HDMI Settings)
Choosing a USB Connection Mode (USB Settings)

Battery/Sleep Settings

Displaying Battery Status (zBattery Status)
Setting which Battery Is Used First (zBattery Priority)
Changing the battery level display during movie recording (nzDisplay Pattern)
Dimming the Backlight (Backlit LCD)
Setting Sleep (Power Saving) Options (Sleep)
Setting Auto Power Off Options (Auto Power Off)
Reducing Power Consumption (Quick Sleep Mode)

Reset/Clock/Language/Others Settings

Restoring Default Settings (Reset/Initialize Settings)
Setting the Camera Clock (m Settings)
Choosing a Language (W)
Calibrating the Level Gauge (Level Adjust)
Image Processing Check (Pixel Mapping)
Viewing the Firmware Version (Firmware Version)
Viewing Certificates (Certification)

Connecting the Camera to External Devices

Connecting to External Devices
Precautions for Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^®
Disabling the camera’s wireless communication (Airplane Mode)

Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone

Connecting to Smartphones
Pairing the Camera and Smartphone (Wi-Fi Connection)
Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is On (Bluetooth)
Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is Off (Power-off Standby)
Transferring images to a smartphone
Automatically uploading images while the camera is off
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Live View)
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Remote Shutter)
Adding position information to images
Resetting smartphone connection settings (Reset Q Settings)
Changing the password (Q Connection Password)

Connecting to Computers via Wi‑Fi

Installing Software
Pairing the Computer with the Camera (New Link)
Adjusting Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi Connection)
Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken
Ending the Connection

Using the Remote Control

Names of parts
Connection
Shooting from the remote control
MAC address of the remote control
Precautions for using the remote control

Connecting to Computers via USB

Installing Software
Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken (0RAW/Control)
Connecting the Camera for High-Speed RAW Processing (0RAW/Control)
Copying Pictures to the Computer (Storage/MTP)
Using the Camera as a Webcam (Webcam)
Powering the Camera via USB (USB PD)

Connecting to TVs or External Displays via HDMI

Connecting the Camera to TVs or External Displays (HDMI)
Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)

Cautions

Information about Dust and Water-resistant Features
Batteries
Using your USB-AC adapter abroad

Information

Interchangeable lenses
MF Clutch Lenses
Monitor display when using a lens equipped with the SET/CALL function
Optional Accessories
Accessories
Cleaning and storing the camera
Shooting tips and information
Error codes
Specifications

Default Settings

Default Settings
Super Control/LV Super Control Panel
a Tab
b Tab
AF Tab
n Tab
q Tab
C Tab
e Tab

Memory Card Capacity

Memory Card Capacity: Photos
Memory Card Capacity: Movies

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Additions/modifications by firmware update

Additions/modifications by the firmware version 1.1
Additions/modifications by the firmware version 1.2

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