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Table of Contents

When Your First Photo Can’t Wait

Getting Ready
Taking and Viewing Pictures

Before You Begin

Package Contents
About This Document
For Your Safety
Notices

Parts of the Camera

Camera Body
The Control Panel
The Monitor
The Viewfinder
Touch Controls
The Fn1 and Fn2 Buttons

Using the Menus

The MENU Button
The i Button (i Menu)

First Steps

Attaching the Strap
Charging the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Inserting Memory Cards
Attaching a Lens
Camera Setup

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs
Recording Videos
Playback

Shooting Settings

Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
Focus
Exposure
Release Mode
ISO Sensitivity
White Balance
Bracketing
Picture Controls
Two-Button Reset

Video Recording

Video File Types
Video Frame Size and Rate Options
Video Image Area Options
Points to Note When Filming Videos
RAW Video
Recording HLG Video
Recording N-Log Video
Hi-Res Zoom

Viewing Pictures

Viewing Pictures
Photo Information
The i Button (Playback Mode)
Playback Zoom
Protecting Pictures from Deletion
Rating Pictures
Selecting Pictures for Upload
Filtered Playback
Viewing Slide Shows
Deleting Pictures

Retouching Photographs

Retouching Photographs
RAW Processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Straighten
Distortion Control
Perspective Control
Monochrome
Overlay (Add)
“Lighten” and “Darken”
Motion Blend

Editing Videos

Editing Videos
Trimming Videos
Saving the Current Frame as a JPEG Still
Creating Stills from a Selected Length of Footage

Voice Memos

Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos

Connecting to HDMI TVs and Recorders

Connecting to HDMI Devices
TVs
Recorders

Connecting to Smart Devices

The SnapBridge App
Wireless Connections

Connecting to Computers or FTP Servers

Making the Connection
Computers: Connecting via USB
Computers: Connecting via Wireless LAN
Computers: Connecting via Ethernet
FTP Servers: Connecting via Wireless LAN
FTP Servers: Connecting via Ethernet
What You Can Do When the Camera Is Connected to a Computer or FTP Server
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN and Ethernet Connections

Connecting to Other Cameras

What Inter-camera Connections Can Do for You
Synchronized Release
Synchronizing Camera Clocks

Flash Photography

“On-Camera” Versus “Remote”
Using an On-Camera Flash
Flash Control Mode
Flash Modes
Flash Compensation
FV Lock

Remote Flash Photography

What Is Remote Flash Photography?
Radio AWL
Optical AWL

The Photo Shooting Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Shooting Menu Bank
Extended Menu Banks
Storage Folder
File Naming
Primary Slot Selection
Secondary Slot Function
Image Area
Tone Mode
Image Quality
Image Size Settings
RAW Recording
ISO Sensitivity Settings
White Balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Set Picture Control (HLG)
Color Space
Active D‑Lighting
Long Exposure NR
High ISO NR
Vignette Control
Diffraction Compensation
Auto Distortion Control
Skin Softening
Portrait Impression Balance
Photo Flicker Reduction
High-Frequency Flicker Reduction
Metering
Flash Control
Flash Mode
Flash Compensation
Focus Mode
AF-Area Mode
AF Subject Detection Options
Vibration Reduction
Auto Bracketing
Multiple Exposure
HDR Overlay
Interval Timer Shooting
Time-Lapse Video
Focus Shift Shooting

The Video Recording Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Shooting Menu Bank
Extended Menu Banks
Storage Folder
File Naming
Destination
Video File Type
Frame Size/Frame Rate
Video Quality (N-RAW)
Image Area
Extended Oversampling
ISO Sensitivity Settings
White Balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
HLG Quality
Active D‑Lighting
High ISO NR
Vignette Control
Diffraction Compensation
Auto Distortion Control
Skin Softening
Portrait Impression Balance
Video Flicker Reduction
High-Frequency Flicker Reduction
Metering
Focus Mode
AF-Area Mode
AF Subject Detection Options
Vibration Reduction
Electronic VR
Microphone Sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequency Response
Wind Noise Reduction
Mic Jack Plug-in Power
Headphone Volume
Timecode
External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI)
Hi-Res Zoom

The Custom Settings Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Custom Settings Bank
a1: AF-C Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
a4: Focus Points Used
a5: Store Points by Orientation
a6: AF Activation
a7: Focus Point Persistence
a8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
a9: Focus Mode Restrictions
a10: Focus Point Wrap-Around
a11: Focus Point Display
a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
a13: Focus Peaking
a14: Focus Point Selection Speed
a15: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Matrix Metering Face Detection
b5: Center-Weighted Area
b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
b7: Keep Exp. When f/ Changes
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
c2: Self-Timer
c3: Power Off Delay
d1: Continuous Shooting Speed
d2: Maximum Shots per Burst
d3: Pre-Release Capture Options
d4: Sync. Release Mode Options
d5: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
d6: Limit Selectable Image Area
d7: File Number Sequence
d8: View Mode (Photo Lv)
d9: Starlight View (Photo Lv)
d10: Warm Display Colors
d11: LCD Illumination
d12: View All in Continuous Mode
d13: Release Timing Indicator
d14: Image Frame
d15: Grid Type
d16: Virtual Horizon Type
d17: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
d18: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
d19: High FPS Viewfinder Display
e1: Flash Sync Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed
e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
e4: Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control
e5: Modeling Flash
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e7: Bracketing Order
e8: Flash Burst Priority
f1: Customize i Menu
f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)
f3: Custom Controls (Playback)
f4: Control Lock
f5: Reverse Dial Rotation
f6: Release Button to Use Dial
f7: Reverse Indicators
f8: Reverse Ring for Focus
f9: Focus Ring Rotation Range
f10: Control Ring Response
f11: Switch Focus/Control Ring Roles
f12: Full-Frame Playback Flicks
f13: Prefer Sub-selector Center
g1: Customize i Menu
g2: Custom Controls
g3: Control Lock
g4: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
g5: Focus Mode Restrictions
g6: AF Speed
g7: AF Tracking Sensitivity
g8: Hi-Res Zoom Speed
g9: Fine ISO Control (Mode M)
g10: Extended Shutter Speeds (Mode M)
g11: View Assist
g12: Zebra Pattern
g13: Limit Zebra Pattern Tone Range
g14: Grid Type
g15: Brightness Information Display
g16: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
g17: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
g18: Red REC Frame Indicator

The Playback Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Delete
Playback Folder
Playback Display Options
Delete Pictures from Both Slots
Dual-Format Recording PB Slot
Filtered Playback Criteria
Series Playback
Picture Review
After Delete
After Burst, Show
Auto-Rotate Pictures
Copy Image(s)

The Setup Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Format Memory Card
Language
Time Zone and Date
Monitor Brightness
Monitor Color Balance
Viewfinder Brightness
Viewfinder Color Balance
Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)
Limit Monitor Mode Selection
Auto Rotate Info Display
AF Fine-Tuning Options
Non-CPU Lens Data
Save Focus Position
Auto Temperature Cutout
Sensor Shield Behavior at Power Off
Clean Image Sensor
Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Pixel Mapping
Image Comment
Copyright Information
IPTC
Voice Memo Options
Camera Sounds
Silent Mode
Touch Controls
HDMI
USB Connection Priority
Location Data
Wireless Remote (WR) Options
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
Conformity Marking
Battery Info
USB Power Delivery
Energy Saving (Photo Mode)
Slot Empty Release Lock
Save/Load Menu Settings
Reset All Settings
Firmware Version

The Network Menu

Menu Items and Defaults
Airplane Mode
Connect to Smart Device
Connect to Computer
Connect to FTP Server
Connect to Other Cameras
ATOMOS AirGlu BT Options
USB Data Connection
Router Frequency Band
MAC Address

My Menu/Recent Settings

Menu Items and Defaults
My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings

Troubleshooting

Before Contacting Customer Support
Problems and Solutions
Alerts and Error Messages

Technical Notes

Compatible Lenses and Accessories
Camera Displays
Compatible Flash Units
Other Compatible Accessories
Optional MB-N12 Power Battery Packs
Attaching an EP‑5B Power Connector and EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC Adapter
Software
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Specifications
Approved Memory Cards
Portable Chargers (Power Banks)
Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity (Videos)
Battery Endurance
Trademarks and Licenses
Notices
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

Changes with “C” Firmware Version 2.00

Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 2.00
Changes Made with “C” Firmware Version 2.00
New AF Subject Detection Option: “Birds”
New Bracketing Increments
New Items Added to Picture Control
Addition of “Large” to Size Options Available for “JPEG Primary - JPEG Secondary” and “HEIF Primary - HEIF Secondary”
New Menu Item: “Pixel Shift Shooting”
New Menu Item: “Auto Capture”
More Time for Pre-Release Capture
New: Slow-Motion Videos
Color Change to Hi-Res Zoom In-Focus Display
Low ISO Sensitivity Settings for N‑Log Video
Changes to Hi-Res Zoom Speeds Available in g8 “Hi-Res Zoom Speed” in the Custom Settings Menu
Changes to i-Menu “Select for Upload” Options
Priority Upload Options Added to i Menu
Addition of “Playback Speed” Item to the Video Playback i Menu
Addition of “Auto Series Playback Options” to “Series Playback” in Playback Menu
Addition of “Auto Image Rotation” to Playback Menu
Support for Power Zoom
Addition of “Focus Point Border Width” Item to a11 “Focus Point Display” in the Custom Settings Menu
New Custom Setting: d5 “Exposure Delay Mode”
Addition of “Half-Press to Cancel Zoom (MF)” Item to d18 and g17 in the Custom Settings Menu
Exposure Compensation and White Balance Now Changeable During Shooting Function Recall
New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls”
New Options for Custom Setting f3 “Custom Controls (Playback)”
Changes to Method for Performing a Full Format with “Format Memory Card” in the Setup Menu
Updates to “Non-CPU Lens Data”
Changes to Character Limit for “Category” Entries when Editing Presets with “IPTC” in the Setup Menu
Changes to Setup Menu “Camera Sounds” Options
Shooting Display Maximum Magnification Increased to 400%
“Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)” Changed to “Viewfinder Display Size” in the Setup Menu
Updated Distance Display for Manual Focus
Changes and Additions to “Connect to FTP Server”
Changes to Synchronized Release
New “Overwrite Copyright Info” Option for Master Cameras
Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected
Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 2.00
Post-Upgrade Specifications for “C” Firmware Version 2.00

Index

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Tips and Tricks

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Notices

The information on this page assumes camera settings are at their default values.
Sample images are provided for illustrative purposes only to explain functions.
The cameras used in these videos include the Z 6 and Z 50.