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©2019 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 5-010-473-11(1) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1960/h_zz/ ILCE-9M2 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1960/h_zz/ ILCE-9M2 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions. For the quick start guide, see "Startup guide" (page 35). The "Startup guide" introduces the initial procedures from when you - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
screen 28 Changing the screen display 31 Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback 31 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder 33 Startup guide 35 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 35 Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera...... 36 Step 3: Inserting a memory card 37 Step - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Registration 61 Focus Frame Color 63 AF Illuminator 63 Circ. of Focus Point 64 AF Micro Adj 64 Aperture Drive in AF 66 Manual Focus 67 Direct manual focus (DMF 68 Focus Magnifier 69 MF Assist 70 Shutter setting 71 Shutter Type 71 Using the electronic shutter 72 Displaying the release - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
a shooting mode 101 List of mode dial function 101 ( Intelligent Auto 102 Program Auto 103 Aperture Priority 104 Shutter Priority 105 Manual Exposure 106 Bulb shooting 107 / Recall 108 Movie: Exposure Mode 109 S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode 110 Controlling the exposure/metering modes 111 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Selecting the ISO sensitivity 120 ISO Range Limit 121 ISO AUTO Min. SS 121 Using the zoom 123 The zoom features available with this product........... 123 Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom 124 About zoom scale 125 White Balance 126 Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance ( - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Viewing Viewing images 159 Playing back still images 159 Enlarging an image being played back ( Enlarge Image 160 Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation 161 Playing back movies 161 Photo Capture 162 Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index 163 Setting the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
(My Menu 183 Add Item 183 Sort Item 183 Delete Item 184 Display From My Menu 184 Checking images before/after recording 185 Auto Review 185 Aperture Preview 185 Shot. Result Preview 186 Monitor/viewfinder settings 187 FINDER/MONITOR 187 Finder Frame Rate 188 Memory card settings 189 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN functions 203 Installing Imaging Edge Mobile 203 Recording location information to captured images 204 Transferring images to the FTP server 204 Connecting the camera and a smartphone 205 Using a smartphone as a remote - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
232 List of icons on the monitor 233 Icons on the shooting screen 233 Icons on the playback screen 237 About this product Troubleshooting 239 Cleaning the image sensor 240 Attaching accessories 242 Mount Adaptor 242 Vertical grip 246 Specifications 247 Battery life and number of recordable - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see "Precautions" in the Help Guide. Notes on handling the product ••This camera is designed to be dust resistant and splash resistant, but it is not guaranteed to completely prevent the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
if the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/4000 seconds. Sony lenses/accessories Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its accidents or malfunction. On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications are defined under the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting device wiring that might have excessive voltage to LAN terminal. Follow the instructions for LAN terminal. Power Cord For the customers in the UK, - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW942051 Responsible Party: Sony in Japan that caters to tourists Note Some certification marks for standards supported by the camera can be confirmed on the screen of the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
that matches your country/region. See page 13. ••Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (1) ••Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) ••Reference Guide (1) ••USB Type-C™ cable (1) GB 15 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch (42)/Shutter button (45) Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Infrared remote sensor Lens release button (41) Microphone Do not cover this part during movie - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
any position. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle finder (sold separately). Also, select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [FINDER/MONITOR], and then switch to [Viewfinder (Manual)] or [Monitor (Manual)]. Viewfinder Eye sensor (187) GB 17 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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. For shooting: C4 button (Custom button 4) (179) For - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Top side Preparations for shooting Mode dial (101) The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center. Rear dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Exposure compensation dial (111) Pressing the lock button at the center switches the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
front 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 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack HDMI micro jack USB Type-C terminal (22) Multi/Micro USB Terminal* (22) This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. Charge lamp GB 21 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
-II) SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) (39) Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) * 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 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Preparations for shooting Notes on the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected. To attach the cable protector Open both of the jack covers on the monitor side. Fit the two hooks on the rear side of the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
Bottom Lock lever (36) Battery insertion slot (36) Battery cover (36) 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Preparations for shooting Basic operations Using the control wheel ••You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. ••The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Using the multi-selector ••Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. ••When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
the desired function in step 2, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
image function menu items using the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel, and then press the center. Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/ right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel. •• (Grid Line) will - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Preparations for shooting 4 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. •• The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode P/A/S/M mode 5 Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/ - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note ••Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. ••When using [Creative Style], etc., some of the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Preparations for shooting Changing the screen display Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. ••To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/ underexposed warning). ••The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review]. Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. It shows darker toward the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Preparations for shooting Note ••The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder. ••The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the front-back and horizontal directions. When the product is level in either direction, the indicator turns to green. Horizontal direction Front-back direction For viewfinder*: Displays only shooting information on the monitor, not the subject. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Preparations for shooting Startup guide Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. •• Place the battery pack on the this happens, remove the battery pack and then re-insert it to recharge. •• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. GB 35 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover. Lock lever GB 36 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Preparations for shooting To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to a device such as a computer using the USB cable. If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the computer or the device that you connected, and you will be able - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
2 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. •• Both the slot 1 (upper) and the slot 2 (lower) only support SD memory cards (compatible with UHS-II). •• This camera does not support Memory Stick media. Slot 1 Slot 2 •• Insert the memory card with the terminal side facing toward you, until it - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Preparations for shooting To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove it. Access lamp To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
when attaching a lens. ••The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, 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 carrying the camera - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Preparations for shooting To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Lens release button Compatible lenses Lenses compatible with this camera are as follows: Lens A-mount lens Lens compatible with 35 mm fullframe - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to "ON" to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. Control wheel 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Preparations for shooting 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint ••To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 230). Note ••This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select [Delete] - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Shooting Shooting Shooting still images 1 Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. ••Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2 Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF). ••Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function (page 179). ••When you set the focus to infinity in the manual focus mode or the direct manual focus mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking the monitor or the viewfinder. Note ••When [Continuous - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Shooting Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area] desired setting. Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically. When you press the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area ••When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between "When focusing on a larger area" and "When focusing on a smaller area" - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Shooting To move the focus area ••You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
AF and contrast AF. Note ••Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. If you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot use [ AF Tracking Sens.], [ AF Tracking Sens.] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if you use a previously purchased applicable - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Shooting Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such as focusing on a subject in the center of the screen automatically in accordance with the focus area settings. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] desired key, then - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera's orientation (horizontal/vertical) ( Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/ vertical). This function is useful when shooting - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] desired button [AF/MF Control Hold - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
not the camera will focus with priority on faces or eyes. There are two ways to perform [Eye AF]. For details, refer to the "Help Guide." ••Focusing on the eyes by pressing the shutter button halfway down. ••Focusing on the eyes by pressing the custom key. For details on using the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Shooting Right/Left Eye Select: Specifies the eye to be detected when [Subject Detection] is set to [Human]. If [Right Eye] or [Left Eye] is selected, only the selected eye is detected. [Auto]: The camera detects eyes automatically. [Right Eye]: The right eye of the subject (the eye on the left - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
[Eye AF] by custom key The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key. The camera can focus on human eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the entire screen regardless of the setting for [Focus - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Shooting Hint ••When [Right/Left Eye Select] is not set to [Auto], or you execute [Switch Right/Left Eye] using the custom key, the eye detection frame appears. Even when [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Auto], if [Face/Eye Frame Display] is set to [On], the eye detection frame will appear over - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
••You cannot use the face/eye detection function with the following functions: --Zoom functions other than the optical zoom. --[Posterization] under [Picture Effect] --Focus Magnifier --Movie shooting with [ Record Setting] set to [120p]/[100p] --When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Shooting Setting the start position to track by touch operation ([Touch Tracking] under [Func. of Touch Operation]) You can set the subject to track by touching it on the monitor (page 95). ••This function is available in still image shooting mode and movie shooting mode. ••This function is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
How to call up the registered focus area MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold]. Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and then press the shutter button to shoot images. Hint - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Shooting Focus Frame Color You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the frame is difficult to see because of the subject, make it more visible by changing its color. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Frame Color] desired color. White: Displays the frame indicating - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame with [Focus Area] set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. This function is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
the values of all the lenses using [Clear]. ••The [AF Micro Adj.] supports Sony, Minolta, or Konica-Minolta lenses. If you perform [AF Micro Adj.] with lenses other than the supported lenses, the registered settings for the supported lenses may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Aperture Drive in AF Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Aperture Drive in AF] desired setting. Focus Priority: Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize autofocusing performance. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select MF. Focus mode dial Shooting Focus mode dial lock - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Focus Mag.]. 3 Confirm the focus. ••Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image. ••When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. If [ AF in Focus Mag.] is set to [Off], the [Focus Magnifier] function is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
by touching the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Then, select the appropriate settings under [Touch Panel/Pad]. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on while shooting with the monitor. While shooting with the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Shooting Shutter setting Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type] desired setting. Auto: The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting conditions and shutter speed. Mechanical - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. * During blackout-free - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
[WB bracket] or [DRO Bracket]. *2 The next value after 1/16000 second is 1/32000 second when the shooting mode is set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure). *3 When [Shoot. Start Disp.] is set to [On], blackout occurs only when the first image is shot (page 76). *4 The maximum shutter speed - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Turn the drive mode dial and select (Continuous Shooting: Hi), (Continuous Shooting: Mid), or (Continuous Shooting: Lo). Turn the focus mode dial and select AF-C (Continuous AF), then start shooting images. Hint ••If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout- free - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Shooting Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Sets whether or not to display marks (such as a frame) on the screen while shooting. This function is useful in situations where it is difficult to determine the timing of shooting just by looking at the screen, such as when the shutter - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Shoot. Start Disp. Sets whether or not to indicate the shutter release timing with a black screen during blackout-free shooting. The black screen makes it easier to visually confirm when the shutter is released. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Shoot. Start Disp.] desired setting. On: The screen - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
You can perform anti-flicker shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway down or pressing the AF-ON (AF On) button, even when in the manual focus mode. Note ••When you set [ Anti-flicker Shoot.] to [On], the shutter release lag may increase slightly. In the continuous shooting mode, the shooting - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
e-Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is released. You can use [e-Front Curtain Shutter] when [ Shutter Type] is set to [Mechanical Shutter]. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [e-Front Curtain - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Shooting Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select the desired drive mode by turning the drive mode dial. ••Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
the Focus Mode is set to AF-C (Continuous AF), the speed of continuous shooting varies depending on the attached lens. For details, check the support page on compatible lenses. *4 During uncompressed RAW shooting, 12 images are shot per second at maximum. Hint ••To continuously adjust the focus and - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Shooting Note ••The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [ RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed]. ••Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations: --[Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.]. --[DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. ••The speed of - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the 5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture, and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
Shooting Self-timer (Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1 Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial. ••Turn the drive mode dial - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Keep pressing and holding the shutter button until bracket shooting is finished. Note ••The last shot is shown on the auto review. ••When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
the Fn button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image. ••Press the shutter button for each image. Note ••When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Note ••During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. ••When you start single bracket shooting, the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
conversion filters and indicates the same value as "mired." 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note ••The last shot is shown on the auto review. GB 87 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note ••The last shot is shown on the auto review. GB 88 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Shooting Bracket Settings You can set the type of bracket or the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing or white balance bracketing. Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. ••Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
Interval Shooting You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge (Viewer) (page - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Shooting 3 Press the shutter button. When the time set for [Shooting Start Time] has elapsed, shooting will start. ••When the number of shots set for [Number of Shots] is completed, the camera will return to the standby screen for interval shooting. Hint ••If you press the shutter button during - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
, you can adjust some settings such as the shutter speed with using the customized dial or control wheel. ••During interval shooting, auto review is not displayed. ••[Shutter Type in Interval] is set to [Electronic Shutter] as a default, regardless of the setting for [ Shutter Type]. ••Interval - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Shooting Using touch function Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor. MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] desired setting. On: Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Touch Panel/Pad Touch operations when shooting with the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. Select MENU - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
viewfinder. Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or during recording. ••When you touch the subject, the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring. ••To cancel spot focus, touch or press the center of the control wheel. Hint - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Tracking] is unavailable in the following situations: --When shooting movies with [ Record Setting] set to [120p]/[100p]. --When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. --When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom --When using the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) GB - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Shooting Selecting a still image size/image quality File Format Sets the file format for still images. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ File Format] desired setting. RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ RAW File Type] desired setting. Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Records images in compressed RAW format. The file size of the image will be approximately half of that with [Uncompressed]. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Shooting JPEG Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ JPEG Image Size] desired setting. When recording in the full-frame - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Note ••When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to "L." Aspect Ratio MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Aspect Ratio] desired setting. 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc. Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed. Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Shooting 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]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. 1 Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. ••Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Shooting Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 1 Set the mode dial to (Shutter Priority). 2 Select the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
can change the setting of the front/rear dial using MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Dial Setup]. ••You can also set [ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode. The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. ••When [ISO - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
trails from stars or fireworks, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure). 2 Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. 3 shutter remains open. Hint ••When shooting fireworks, etc., focus at infinity in manual focus mode. If you use a lens whose infinity point is unclear, adjust - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
••During bulb shooting, images tend to blur. It is recommended that you use a tripod, a RMT-P1BT Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately) or a remote commander equipped with a lock function (sold separately). When using the RMT-P1BT Bluetooth remote commander, you can start bulb shooting by - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
speed and the aperture value). Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
speed and the aperture value). Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Shooting Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively ( - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
to exposure compensation values. Note ••You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: --[Intelligent Auto] ••When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. ••The settings of the exposure compensation - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
Shooting Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Metering Mode] desired setting. Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
Note ••[Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: --[Intelligent Auto] --Other zoom functions than the optical zoom ••In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen. Face Priority in Multi Metering Sets whether the camera measures - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
Shooting Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Spot Metering Point] desired - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
Shooting Correcting brightness and contrast automatically D-Range Optimizer (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 MENU (Camera - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
Auto HDR Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure, the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
Note ••This function is not available when the [ File Format] is [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes: --[Intelligent Auto] ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: --When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. ••You - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
by 1 EV steps by turning the rear dial. ISO AUTO: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 - ISO 204800: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Hint ••You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
Shooting ISO Range Limit You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set manually. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ISO Setting] [ISO Range Limit] [Minimum] or [Maximum], and select the desired values. Note ••ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
SLOW (Slow)/SLOWER (Slower): The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds slower than [Standard], so you can shoot images with less noise. 1/16000 - 30": The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set. Hint ••The difference in shutter speed at which ISO - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
Shooting Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. When a power zoom lens is mounted: When a - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
Note ••The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. ••The default setting for the [ JPEG Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, change [ JPEG Image Size] to [M] or [S]. ••The Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom functions are not available when shooting in the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
Shooting 3 When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted, select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Zoom] desired value. Press the center of the control wheel to exit. ••You can also assign the [Zoom] function to the desired button by selecting MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] or [ - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
White Balance Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. MENU (Camera - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
Shooting Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. You can register 3 settings. 1 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
Note ••The message [Capturing of the custom WB failed.] indicates that the value is in the unexpected range, for example when the subject is too vivid. You can register the setting at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again. When an error value is set, the indicator - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
Shooting About [AWB Lock Hold] and [AWB Lock Toggle] You can also lock the white balance in the auto white balance mode by assigning [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key. Select MENU (Camera Settings 2) Assign [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] using [ Custom Key]. If you - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 130
Setting how to process images Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Creative Style]. 2 Select the desired style or [Style Box] using the top/bottom sides of the control - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 131
Shooting Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 132
To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each image style preset such as [Standard] and [Landscape], and for each [Style Box] to which you can register preferred settings. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left sides of - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 133
green or red, Adobe RGB is effective. The file name of the recorded image starts with "_." Note ••[AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 134
[SteadyShot Adjust.] desired setting. Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens. Manual: Performs the SteadyShot function according to the focallength set using [SteadyS. Focal Len.]. (8mm - 1000mm) ••Check the focal-length - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 135
to [Off]. ••When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, the SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set [SteadyS. Focal Len.] to match the lens you are using. The current set value of the SteadyShot focal length will display to - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 136
Noise reduction Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. MENU (Camera Settings 1) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 137
Shooting High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ High ISO NR] desired setting. Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 138
the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the product. 2 Shoot after you have turned on the flash and it is fully charged. blinking - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 139
recommends shooting in the manual flash mode and setting the flash level to 1/2 or higher. ••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. Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. MENU - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 140
Note ••The default setting depends on the shooting mode. ••Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 141
. --When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash]. --When the flash cannot go off. --When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode. GB 141 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 142
a flash is not attached. ••If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. ••When Commander (sold separately). For details on how to set each method, refer to the instruction manual of the flash or the Wireless Radio Commander. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 143
details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. ••For the flash that is compatible with wireless flash shooting, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Open the cover - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 144
Note ••Set the exposure mode to manual exposure (other than ISO AUTO is recommended for ISO sensitivity), and set the shutter speed to the slower of the following values or slower: --1/200 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 145
Shooting movies Shooting movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. ••Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode. MOVIE button 2 Press - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 146
••The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting: --White Balance --Creative Style --Metering Mode --Face/Eye Priority in AF --Face Priority in Multi Metering --D-Range Optimizer --Lens Comp. ••You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 147
Shooting movies ••In [Program Auto] mode when shooting movies, the aperture value and the shutter speed will be set automatically and cannot be changed. For that reason, the shutter speed may become fast in a bright environment, and the motion of the subject may not be recorded smoothly. By - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 148
Hint ••When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button. ••When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [ REC Control] (page 198). - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 149
other than computers. You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software. You can save movies on a computer or create a disc that supports this format using the PlayMemories Home software. For details on memory cards that can be used for these formats, refer to page 248. Note - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 150
Record Setting Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Record Setting] desired setting. ••The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. ••For estimates of the maximum recordable movie time with each recording setting, refer to page 250. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 151
Shooting movies When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920× - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 152
2) [ Exposure Mode] and select the desired setting of slow-motion/quick-motion ( Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Exposure). 3 Select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ S&Q Settings] and select the desired settings for [ Record Setting] and [ Frame Rate]. Record Setting - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 153
Shooting movies Playback speed The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned [ Record Setting] and [ Frame Rate]. When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC Frame Rate 120fps 60fps 30fps 15fps 8fps 4fps 2fps 1fps 24p 5 times slower 2.5 times slower 1.25 times slower 1.6 times - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 154
Note ••In slow-motion recording, the shutter speed becomes faster and you may not be able to obtain the proper exposure. If this happens, decrease the aperture value or adjust the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. ••For an estimation of recordable time, refer to "Recordable movie times" (page 250). - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 155
Shooting movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Audio Rec Level]. 2 Select the desired level using the right/left sides of the control wheel. +: Turns up the audio recording level. -: Turns down the audio - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 156
. This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV. [Off] / [80%] / [90%] Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off] / [On] Hint ••You can display several markers at the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 157
Shooting movies 4K Output Select You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. 1 Turn the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3 MENU (Setup) [ 4K - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 158
••When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and the camera is connected via HDMI, the following functions are partially restricted. --[Face/Eye Priority in AF] --[Face Priority in Multi Metering] --Tracking function Proxy Recording Sets whether to simultaneously record low-bit-rate proxy movies when - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 159
Viewing Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. ••Images shot with continuous shooting or interval shooting are displayed as one group. To play back the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 160
Enlarging an image being played back ( Enlarge Image) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to check the focus of the image, etc. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the button. ••Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the front/ rear dial, - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 161
Rotation] desired setting. Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 162
Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the down side of the control wheel. Operation panel Available operation Playback Pause Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Next movie file - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 163
Viewing 3 Play back the movie and pause it. 4 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. 5 Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 164
Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) Sets which dial and method to use for jumping between images during playback. This function is useful when you want to find one of many recorded images. You can also quickly find protected images or images set with a particular - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 165
Viewing Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). MENU (Playback) [View Mode] desired setting. Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View (Still): Displays only still images. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 166
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. MENU (Playback) [Select Playback Media] desired slot. Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note ••No image is played back when no memory card is inserted in the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 167
time when many images are to be copied. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. ••XAVC S movies can only be copied to a memory card that supports XAVC S movies. A message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera when images cannot be copied. Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 168
Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. MENU (Playback) [Protect] desired setting. Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. All in this Folder: Protects all images in - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 169
Viewing Multiple Img. Select the image to be protected, then press the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again to remove the mark. To protect other images, repeat step . MENU [OK]. GB 169 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 170
Setting rating function You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale from to to make it easier to find images. Combining this function with [Image Jump Setting] allows you to find a desired image quickly. 1 MENU (Playback) [Rating]. The image rating selection screen will appear. 2 Press - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 171
Viewing Rating Set (Custom Key) Sets the available number of when rating images with the key to which you have assigned [Rating] using [ Custom Key]. MENU (Playback) [Rating Set (Custom Key)]. Add a mark to the number of that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 172
Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) You can record shooting conditions or image descriptions with your voice, and attach the audio file to images as voice memos. Voice memos can be transferred to a computer together with images, and played back on the computer. 1 MENU (Playback) [Voice - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 173
Viewing To delete voice memos MENU (Playback) [Voice Memo]. Select a still image to which a voice memo you want to delete is attached. Press the bottom of the control wheel, and then select [OK]. Hint ••If you assign [Voice Memo hold] to a custom key using [ Custom Key], a voice memo will - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 174
Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 Display the image you want to delete. 2 Press the (Delete) button. 3 Select [Delete] using the control wheel. ••If a - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 175
Viewing Hint ••Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. ••To display the desired folder or date, select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure: (Image Index) button select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 176
Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions / Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings to the product and up to 4 (M1 through M4) to the memory card. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1 Set the product to the setting you want - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 177
Customizing the camera Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 178
Items that can be registered ••You can register various functions for shooting. The items that can actually be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera. •• Exposure ••Focus setting ••Drive mode (other than self-timer) To recall registered settings MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 179
Customizing the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 180
The following is the procedure for assigning the [Eye AF] function to the AEL button. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key]. ••If you want to assign a function to recall while shooting movies, select [ Custom Key]. If you want to assign a function to recall while playing back images, select [ - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 181
Customizing the camera Customizing the functions of the dial Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial, and control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings as "My Dial" settings. You can - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 182
Assigning a key to recall "My Dial" Assign a custom key to recall the registered "My Dial" settings. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] Select the key that you want to use to recall "My Dial." Select the number of the "My Dial" setting that you want to recall or the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 183
Customizing the camera Customizing the MENU (My Menu) Add Item You can register the desired menu items to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU (My Menu) [Add Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to add to (My Menu) using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. 3 Select a destination - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 184
Delete Item You can delete menu items added to (My Menu) of MENU. 1 MENU (My Menu) [Delete Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to delete using the top/bottom/ left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center to delete the selected item. Hint ••To delete all the items on a page, - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 185
You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Auto Review] desired setting. 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 186
Hint ••Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Shot. Result Preview While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 187
to the preferred key. ••If you want to retain the viewfinder display or the monitor display, set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Viewfinder (Manual)] or [Monitor (Manual)] beforehand. You can keep the monitor off when you take your eyes off the viewfinder during recording by setting the monitor display to - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 188
Finder Frame Rate Display the subject's movements more smoothly by adjusting the frame rate of the viewfinder during still image shooting. This function is convenient when shooting a fast-moving subject. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Finder Frame Rate] desired setting. ••This function can be - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 189
Customizing the camera Memory card settings Format When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recommend that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 190
Folder Name: You can set how folder names are assigned. [Standard Form]: Folders are named as "folder number + MSDCF." Example: 100MSDCF [Date Form]: Folders are named as "folder number + Y (the last digit of the year)/MM/DD." Example: 10090405 (Folder number: 100; date: 04/05/2019) Hint ••The - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 191
Customizing the camera File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. MENU (Setup) [ File Settings] desired setting. File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to movies. [Series]: Does not reset file numbers even if the memory card is changed. [Reset]: - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 192
Note ••Only alphanumeric characters and symbols can be input for [Title Name Settings]. Up to 37 characters can be entered. ••Titles specified using [Title Name Settings] are only applied to movies recorded after the setting is made. ••[ File Settings] does not apply to AVCHD movies. ••You cannot - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 193
Customizing the camera Recording Mode You can select the method for recording an image, such as recording the same image simultaneously to two memory cards or recording different types of images to two memory cards. MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Recording Mode] desired setting. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 194
to the other memory card. For details on how the memory card slot to which images are recorded changes, refer to the "Help Guide" (page 2). MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Auto Switch Media] desired setting. On: The camera automatically starts recording on the other memory card when - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 195
-DSLR2 only)) on the Wireless Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 (sold separately) and RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions for the Infrared Remote Commander. MENU (Setup) [IR Remote Ctrl] desired setting. On: Allows infrared remote commander operation. Off: Does not - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 196
Note ••The lens or lens hood may block the infrared remote sensor that receive the signals. Use the infrared remote commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product. ••When [IR Remote Ctrl] is set to [On], the product does not switch to power save mode. Set [Off] after using an - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 197
Customizing the camera 24p/60p Output (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) You can set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ Record Setting] is set to [24p 50M], [24p 60M] or [24p 100M]. MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [HDMI Resolution] [1080p] or [2160p/1080p]. MENU ( - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 198
TC Output Sets whether or not to layer the TC (time code) information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional-use devices. This function layers the time code information on the HDMI output signal. The product sends the time code information as - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 199
a "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible TV. Also, the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. ••If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 200
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. MENU (Setup) [USB Power Supply] desired setting. On: Power is supplied to the product via a USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 201
card to this camera. Delete: Deletes the settings saved on a memory card. Hint ••For details on which settings can be saved, refer to the "Help Guide." Note ••You can save up to 10 settings per memory card. When 10 settings have been already saved, you cannot perform [Save New]. Delete the - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 202
Initializing the camera Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. MENU (Setup) [Setting Reset] desired setting. Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 203
images to the FTP server For details, refer to the "Help Guide" (page 2). Installing Imaging Edge Mobile Imaging Edge Mobile is required to smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). Note ••To - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 204
(via Bluetooth communication) and record it to captured images. For details on the operating procedure, refer to the "Help Guide" (page 2) or the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Transferring images to the FTP server You can use the camera's Wi-Fi function or wired LAN to - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 205
Using network functions Connecting the camera and a smartphone Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera With Imaging Edge Mobile, you can shoot images while checking the shooting range of the camera on the monitor of a smartphone. 1 MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Ctrl w/ - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 206
the SSID. Note ••If you cannot connect this product to a smartphone using the NFC function or QR code, use the SSID and password. For detailed instructions, refer to the "Help Guide." GB 206 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 207
[Send to Smartphone] and display the QR code. ••For details on which file formats of still images and movies are transferable, refer to the "Help Guide" (page 2). GB 207 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 208
the password for the wireless access point, then select [OK]. Note ••If a connection is not established, see the wireless access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point. To save images to a computer, install PlayMemories Home on your computer. PlayMemories Home - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 209
Settings] [Pairing] to display the screen for pairing. 3 On the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing. ••For details, refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander. 4 On the camera, select [OK] on the confirmation screen for the Bluetooth connection. ••Pairing is - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 210
Hint ••The Bluetooth connection is only active while you are operating the camera using the Bluetooth remote commander. ••If the function does not work properly, check the following notes and then try pairing again. --Confirm that the camera is not connected with other devices using the Bluetooth - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 211
Using a computer Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Selecting the appropriate USB connection method Selects the USB connection method when this product is connected to a computer, etc. Select MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Off] beforehand. Also, - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 212
computer. The Imaging Edge (Remote) software is required for this function. For details on how to operate the camera from a computer, refer to the "Help Guide." GB 212 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 213
the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before operating environment for the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ Imaging Edge Imaging Edge is a software suite that - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 214
your computer. You can access the download website directly from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pm/ ••When you connect the camera to your computer, new functions may be Camera Tool, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/remotecameratool/l/index.php GB 214 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 215
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. MENU button MENU items/List of - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 216
For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide. (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size File Format RAW File Type JPEG Quality JPEG Image Size reproducible colors). Selects the type of lens compensation. 100 136 137 133 Help Guide GB 216 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 217
are recalled or to which settings are registered for M1 through M4. Assign functions to the custom key to recall when shooting. Help Guide 89 90 108 176 Help Guide 177 Sets the timing of the shutter release when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF] with a still subject - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 218
frame indicating the focusing area. Sets whether the focus area is displayed all the time or disappears automatically shortly after focusing. 54 63 56 Help Guide 66 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 61 Help Guide 63 Help - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 219
when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot], etc. Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. Help Guide Help Guide 64 64 111 Help Guide 120 113 114 115 Help - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 220
value to flash compensation. Sets whether to shoot with the wireless flash. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. 139 140 Help Guide 142 Help Guide Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light to shoot whitish objects in a white tone. ([Auto] / [Daylight], etc.) Selects which tone to - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 221
. Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas when focusing manually. 69 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 70 Help Guide Detects flickering/blinking from artificial light sources such as fluorescent lighting and times the shooting of images to moments when flickering - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 222
recording. Sets whether to display the audio level. Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording. 109 110 149 150 152 158 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 154 155 Help Guide Help Guide GB 222 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 223
to release the shutter when a memory card is not inserted. Sets whether to activate SteadyShot for shooting. Sets SteadyShot settings. 71 78 Help Guide Help Guide 134 134 Sets the zoom scale for zoom functions other than the optical zoom. Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 224
DISP Button FINDER/MONITOR Finder Frame Rate Zebra Setting Grid Line Exposure Set. Guide Live View Display Shoot. Start Disp. Shoot. Timing Disp. Cont. Shoot. Length Auto Review Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder when the DISP button is pressed. Sets - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 225
the lens. Sets which function is activated by touch operations on the monitor. Enables or disables the MOVIE button. 179 179 179 28 181 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 94, 95 Help Guide GB 225 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 226
and held down. Selects whether the electronic shutter makes a sound or the camera beeps during auto focus and self-timer operations. Help Guide Help Guide (Network) Send to Smartphone Func. Send to Computer (Wi-Fi) FTP Transfer Func. View on TV Ctrl w/ Smartphone PC Remote Function Airplane - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 227
computer while they are connected via Wi-Fi or a wired LAN. Resets all the network settings. 209, Help Guide Help Guide 209 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide MENU items/List of icons (Playback) Protect Rotate Delete Rating Rating Set (Custom Key) Blue tab Protects recorded - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 228
the memory card in the other slot. Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. Enlarges the playback images. Help Guide 172 Help Guide 166 162 160 Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. Sets the initial magnification area when playing back enlarged - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 229
of the monitor. Selects whether to activate touch panel operation when shooting with the monitor, or touch pad operation when shooting with the viewfinder. Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 195 Help Guide Help Guide 240 93 93 GB 229 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 230
via HDMI when the camera is connected to an external recorder/ player that supports 4K. Sets the USB connection method. Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of images. Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 195 196 157 211 Help Guide 200 42 42 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 231
reads saved settings from the memory card. Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore all settings to their default values. 189 192, Help Guide 189 191 Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide 201 202 MENU items/List of icons GB 231 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 232
all the MENU items added to (My Menu). Sets whether or not to display the My Menu first when the MENU button is pressed. Help Guide Help Guide 184 *1 If you change this item, you will need to format the memory card for compatibility with the PAL or NTSC system. Also, note - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 233
List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode Shooting mode/ Scene recognition PP ASM Shooting mode (101) Register number (176) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 234
24M 21M 20M 16M 10M 9.2M 8.7M 6.9M 6.0M 5.3M 5.1M 4.0M 2.6M 2.3M 2.2M 1.7M Image size of still images (99) RAW RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) (98) X.FINE FINE STD JPEG Quality (98) XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD File format of movies (149) Record setting of movies (150) 120p 60p 60i 30p 24p - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 235
Copyright information writing on (230) IPTC IPTC information writing on (230) Database file full/Database file error Battery Focus Cancel (94) Remaining battery (35) Tracking Cancel (95) Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] (95) Remaining battery warning USB power supply (200) NFC active (203) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 236
250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation (111)/ Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400 ISO sensitivity (120) AE lock (116 Guides/other Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking (95) Focus Cancel Guide display for canceling focusing (94) Control wheel function Guide display - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 237
Spot metering area (113) Exposure Setting Guide (224) Shutter speed indicator (33) Aperture indicator (33) Histogram (32) Digital level gauge (34) STBY REC Movie recording standby/Movie recording in progress 1:00:12 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 238
Rating (170) Protect (168) DPOF DPOF set (228) 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode NFC active (203) Remaining battery (35) Display as Group (228) Shooting settings Picture Effect error Auto HDR error (118) 35mm Lens focal length Refer to "Icons on the shooting screen" (page 233) - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 239
Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Americas https://www.sony.com/am/support Europe https://www.sony.eu/support Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Middle East and - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 240
sufficiently. 2 MENU (Setup) [Cleaning Mode] [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust. 3 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. GB - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 241
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 ••Clean the image sensor quickly. ••A blower is after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility. About this product GB 241 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 242
) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note ••You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. ••The LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 243
operating switch on the lens. Single-shot AF/Continuous AF ••When using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually. Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expand Flexible Spot / Tracking In-body About this product GB 243 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 244
without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera. Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF* * Only available when using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. ••Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], it will temporarily switch to [AF]. ••Even if [Priority Set in - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 245
When using the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) Update the firmware of the Mount Adaptor to the latest version in advance. shooting speed varies depending on the [Focus Mode] setting. --[Single-shot AF]/[DMF]/[Manual Focus]: Maximum of 20 images per second (the focus is locked to the setting - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 246
this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. To remove the battery cover For details on how to remove or attach the battery cover, refer to page 24 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 247
based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions: --Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). --Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) --Using a FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) ••The numbers for "Shooting (still images - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 248
SD memory cards (UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. Recording format Supported memory card Still image SD/SDHC/SDXC card AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster) XAVC S 4K 60 Mbps* HD - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 249
The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. [ JPEG Image Size - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 250
Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. The recording times for when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [XAVC S - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 251
also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. ••The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. About this product Notes on continuous movie recording ••High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 252
••The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 253
] Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens: Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format: 35 continuous shooting) * Available only in the M (Manual Exposure) and S (Shutter Priority) modes. For details, refer to the "Help Guide." Still images (when shooting with the mechanical shutter - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 254
(DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Movie (XAVC S format): MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode WW485782 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 255
other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. Trademarks ••XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ••"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 256
or marks may not be used in all cases in this manual. On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the Customer Support Website. GB 256 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 257
Audio recording of movies 154 Audio signals 226 Autoflash 139 Auto focus 49 Auto HDR 118 Auto Mode 43 Auto Power OFF Temp 229 Auto Review 185 Auto Slow Shutter 222 Auto Switch Media 194 Autumn leaves 131 AVCHD 149 Av/Tv Rotate 225 AWB 126 AWB lock 128 B Battery pack - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 258
258 Dial Ev Comp 225 Dial Setup 225 Digital zoom 123, 124 Diopter-adjustment 18 Direct manual focus 47, 68 DISP 31 DISP Button 33 Disp. cont. AF area 219 Display as set 220 Exposure Comp 111 Exposure Set. Guide 224 Exposure Std. Adjust 220 Exposure step 219 Eye AF 56, 58 Eye sensor - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 259
H HDMI Info. Display 197 HDMI Only (24p 157 HDMI Only (25p 157 HDMI Only (30p 157 HDMI Resolution 196 HDMI Settings 196 HDR 118 Help Guide 2 High ISO NR 137 Highlight 113 Histogram 32 I Image Index 163 Image Jump Setting 164 Image sensor 240 Imaging Edge 213 Imaging Edge Mobile 203 - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 260
233 Live View Display 224 Location Info. Link Set 227 Location information 204 Lock Operation Parts 226 Long Exposure NR 136 M M 106 Manual Exposure 106 Manual Focus 47, 67 Marker Display 156 Marker Settings 156 Mass Storage 211 GB 260 Memory 176 Memory card 37, 189, 248 Memory Card - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 261
O One-touch (NFC 203 Operating sound 226 P P 103 Pairing 209 PB Speed for Interval 228 PC Remote Function 212 Peaking Setting 221 Phase Detect. Area 219 Phase detection AF 52 Photo Capture 162 Picture Effect 221 Playback 159, 227 Playback speed 153 Playback zoom 160 Playing back movies - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 262
Self-timer (Cont 83 Self-timer Type 217 Send to Computer (Wi-Fi 226 Send to Smartphone Func 226 Sensitivity 120 Sepia 131 Setting Reset 202 Setup 229 Shade 126 Sharpness 132 Shooting still images 45 Shoot. Start Disp 76 Shoot. Timing Disp 75 Shot. Result Preview 186 Shutter AWB Lock - Sony ILCE-9M2 | Operating Instructions - Page 263
Index W WB 126 WB bracket 87 White Balance 126 Wide 49 Wi-Fi 203 Wi-Fi Settings 226 Wind Noise Reduct 223 Wired LAN Setting 227 Wireless Flash 142 Write Serial Number 230 X XAVC S 4K 149 XAVC S HD 149 Z Zebra Setting 224 Zone 49 Zoom 123 Zoom Ring Rotate 223 Zoom scale 125 Zoom
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ILCE-9M2
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Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.
Instruction Manual
E-mount