Sony 3-287-969-15 (1) User Manual

• This camera has two modes for shooting: 

the Live view mode using the LCD 
monitor, and the viewfinder mode using 
the viewfinder (OVF).

• There may be differences between an 

image recorded in Live view mode and 
an image recorded in viewfinder mode, 
such as exposure, white balance, or D-
range optimizer, depending on the 
method used of metering or the exposure 
mode.

• In Live view mode, the recorded image 

may be different from the image you 
monitored with the LCD monitor. The 
difference becomes larger in the 
following or other cases:
– When firing the flash.
– When shooting a low-intensity subject, 

such as night scenery.

– When the difference of the intensity of 

a subject is too large.

– When attaching a Circular PL Filter.

The contents of the recording cannot be 
compensated for if recording or playback is 
not possible due to a malfunction of your 
camera or a memory card, etc.

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, 
always copy (back up) data to other 
medium.

• The LCD monitor is manufactured using 

extremely high-precision technology so 
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational 
for effective use. However, there may be 
some tiny black points and/or bright 
points (white, red, blue or green in color) 
that constantly appear on the LCD 
monitor. These points are normal in the 
manufacturing process and do not affect 
the images in any way.
To deal with such issues that may appear 
in Live view mode, you may reduce the 

effect by using the “Pixel mapping” 
function (page 154).

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of 

the LCD monitor.

• Do not expose the camera to direct 

sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a 
nearby object, it may cause a fire. When 
you must place the camera under direct 
sunlight, attach the lens cap.

• Images may trail across on the LCD 

monitor in a cold location. This is not a 
malfunction. When turning on the camera 
in a cold location, the LCD monitor may 
become temporarily dark. When the 
camera warms up, the monitor will 
function normally.

• Do not press against the LCD monitor. 

The monitor may be discolored and that 
may cause a malfunction.

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

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

Black, white, red, 
blue and green 
points