Sony Rx100 V User Guide

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xFn (Function) button
Allows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.
1Press the Fn (Function) button.
2 Select the desired function by pressing  v/V /b /B  on the control wheel.
3 Select the setting value by turning the control wheel or the control ring.
xControl ring
Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring. When shooting, 
established settings can be changed just by turning the control ring.
xMenu Items
 (Camera Settings)
 
Image Size Selects the size of still images.
 Aspect RatioSelects the aspect ratio for still images.
 QualitySets the image quality for still images.
Img. Size(Dual Rec) Sets the size of still images shot when recording a 
movie.
Quality(Dual Rec) Sets the image quality for still images shot when 
recording a movie.
 File Format
Selects the movie file format.
 Record SettingSelects the size of the recorded movie frame.
Dual Video REC Sets whether to simultaneously record an XAVC S 
movie and MP4 movie or an AVCHD movie and 
MP4 movie.
 HFR Settings
Sets the High Frame Rate shooting settings.
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, shooting 
order for exposure bracke
ting, and white balance 
bracketing.
Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. 
						

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Red Eye ReductionReduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
Focus Mode Selects the focus method.
Focus Area Selects the area of focus.
 AF IlluminatorSets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a 
dark scene to aid focusing.
 AF drive speed
Switches focusing speed when using autofocus in 
movie mode.
 AF Track Sens
Sets the AF tracking sensitivity in movie mode.
Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO 
sensitivity will start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode.
ND Filter Sets the function that reduces the amount of light. 
You can set to a slower shutter speed, reduce the 
aperture value, etc.
Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.
White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image.
DRO/Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and 
contrast.
Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also 
adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness.
Picture Effect Selects the desired effect filter to achieve a more 
impressive and artistic expression.
Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and tone.
Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can 
check the focus.
 Long Exposure 
NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a 
shutter speed of 1/3 second or longer.
 High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity 
shooting.
Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue 
focusing when pressing the center button in the 
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Smile/Face Detect.Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically. Sets to automatically release the 
shutter when a smile is detected.
Auto Dual Rec Sets the shutter to release automatically when an 
impressive composition including a person is detected 
during movie shooting.
 Soft Skin Effect
Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
 Auto Obj. 
Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, 
or subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and 
automatically trims and sa
ves another copy of the 
image with a more impressive composition.
Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or 
Superior Auto.
Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene 
conditions.
High Frame Rate Selects the exposure mode during High Frame Rate 
shooting to suit your subject or effect.
Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or 
effect.
 SteadyShotSets SteadyShot for shooting still images. Reduces 
blur from camera shake when shooting while holding 
the camera.
 SteadyShot
Sets SteadyShot for shooting movies.
 Color SpaceChanges the range of reproducible colors.
 Auto Slow Shut.Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter 
speed following the brightness of the environment in 
movie mode.
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
Micref Level Selects the microphone level during movie recording.
Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
Memory recall Selects a setting registered in advance when the mode 
dial is set to MR
 (Memory recall). Optical zoom scale, 
etc. can be registered.
Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings. 
						

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 (Custom Settings)
ZebraDisplays stripes to adjust brightness.
 MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
enlarged form.
 Initial Focus Mag.
Sets the initial magnification when an enlarged image 
is displayed using [Focus Magnifier].
Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a 
structural outline.
 Marker Display Sets whether to display the marker on the monitor or 
viewfinder when recording movies.
 Marker Settings Sets the marker displayed on the monitor or 
viewfinder when recording movies.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after 
shooting.
DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the 
monitor or in the viewfinder by pressing DISP on the 
control wheel.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a 
specific color when focusing manually.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.
Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are 
changed in the shooting screen.
Live View Display Sets whether or not to reflect settings such as 
exposure compensation in screen display.
AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all
the time or disappear shortly after the focus is
achieved.
Disp. cont. AF area Sets whether or not to display the focus area in
[Continuous AF] mode.
Phase Detect. Area Sets phase detection AF area.
 Pre-AFSets whether or not to perform auto focus before the 
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Zoom SpeedSets the zooming speed when you operate the zoom 
lever.
Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital 
Zoom when zooming.
FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder 
and monitor.
Release w/o Card Sets whether to release the shutter when a memory 
card is not inserted.
 AEL w/ shutterSets whether to perform AEL when the shutter button 
is half pressed. This is useful when you want to adjust 
the focus and exposure separately.
 Shutter Type
Sets whether a mechanical shutter or an electronic 
shutter is used when shooting still images.
Self-portrait/ -timer Sets whether to use a 3-second delay self-timer when 
the screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees.
Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in 
the focus.
 Write DateSets whether to record a shooting date on the still 
image.
Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn 
(Function) button is pressed.
Custom Key(Shoot.) Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to 
perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys 
when shooting images.
Custom Key(PB) Assigning functions to the keys allows you to perform 
operations more quickly by pressing the keys when 
playing back images.
Zoom Func. on Ring Sets the zooming function of the control ring. When 
you select [Quick], the zoom position moves in 
accordance with the degree of rotation of the control 
ring. When you select [Step], you can move the zoom 
position to a fixed step of the focal length.
MOVIE Button Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button. 
						

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 (Wireless) (Application)  (Playback)
Wheel Lock Sets whether to disable the control wheel temporarily 
by using the Fn button when shooting. You can 
disable/enable the control wheel by pressing and 
holding down the Fn button.
Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer 
connected to a network.
View on TV  You can view images on a network-enabled TV.
One-touch(NFC) Assigns an application to One-touch (NFC). You can 
call up the application when shooting by touching an 
NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera.
Airplane Mode You can set this device to not perform wireless 
communications.
WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily 
by pushing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) 
button.
Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, 
etc.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password of smartphone 
connection.
Reset Network Set. Resets all network settings.
Application List Displays the application list. You can select the 
application you want to use.
Introduction Displays instructions on using the application.
Delete Deletes an image. 
						

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 (Setup)
View ModeSets the way in which images are grouped for 
playback.
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.
Display Rotation Sets the playback direction of the recording image.
Slide Show Shows a slide show.
Rotate Rotates the image.
 Enlarge ImageEnlarges the playback images.
 Enlarge Init. Mag.Sets the initial magnification when enlarging an 
image during playback.
 Enlarge Initial Pos.
Sets the initial position when enlarging an image 
during playback.
Protect Protects the images.
Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the interval for showing the tracking of 
subjects in [Motion Shot Video], where the tracking 
of the subject’s motion will be shown when playing 
back movies.
Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image.
Beauty Effect Retouches a person’s face on a still image and saves 
the retouched image as a new image.
Photo Capture Captures the desired scene from a movie to be saved 
as a still image.
Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness.
Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder.
Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder.
Gamma Disp. Assist Converts an S-Log image to an ITU709-equivalent 
image and displays it on the viewfinder or on the 
monitor.
Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback.
Audio signals Sets the operating sound of the camera.
Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an 
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Tile MenuSets whether to display the tile menu every time you 
press the MENU button.
Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each 
shooting mode) on or off.
Delete confirm. Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the 
Delete confirmation screen.
Display Quality Sets the display quality.
Pwr Save Start Time Sets the length of time until the camera turns off 
automatically.
Function for VF close Sets whether to turn the power off when the 
viewfinder is closed.
NTSC/PAL Selector By changing the TV format of the device, shooting in 
a different movie format is possible.
Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.
TC/UB Settings Sets the time code (TC) and user bit (UB).
HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings.
 4K Output Sel.Sets how to record and output 4K movies via HDMI 
when the camera is connected
 to an external recorder/
player that supports 4K.
USB Connection Sets the USB connection method.
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of 
the USB connection. Set to [Multi] in normal 
conditions and to [Single] only when the connection 
between the camera and a computer or AV 
component cannot be established.
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via USB connection 
when the camera is connected to a computer or USB 
device using a micro USB cable.
 Language Selects the language.
Date/Time Setup Sets date and time, and daylight savings.
Area Setting Sets the location of use.
Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images.
Format Formats the memory card. 
						

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File NumberSets the method used to assign file numbers to still 
images and movies.
Set File Name Changes the first 3 characters of the file name for still 
images.
Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images 
and movies (MP4).
New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and 
movies (MP4).
Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images.
Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables 
recording and playback.
Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and 
the recordable number of still images on the memory 
card.
Version Displays the camera software version.
Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. 
						

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Installing the following software to your computer will make your camera 
experience more convenient.
 PlayMemories Home: Imports images to your computer and lets you use them in different ways (page 31).
 Image Data Converter: Displays RAW images and processes them.
 Remote Camera Control: Controls a camera connected to your computer via  a USB cable.
You can download and install this software to your computer from the 
following URLs.
 When using Remote Camera Control, select the MENU button  t  (Setup)  t 
[USB Connection]  t [PC Remote] and then connect the camera to your 
computer.
Using software
1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to one 
of the following URLs, and then follow the instructions 
on the screen to download the desired software.
Windows:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
 An Internet connection is required.
 For details on operation, refer to the support page or Help page of the 
software.
Notes