Sony VF55NDAM, ECMALST1, VF55MPAM operating instructions Main specifications

Main specifications of

Type
Camera type		Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility
Lens compatibility		Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor
Type		APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective)		Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Number of pixels (total)		Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio		3:2
Anti-dust system		Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format		JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO
		(MPF Extended compliant)
	3:2 aspect ratio	L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4.0M)
	16:9 aspect ratio	L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S:2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Image size (pixels)	Sweep Panorama	Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal
		8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
	3D Sweep Panorama	Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Image quality modes		RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
		11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y),
Picture Effect		High Contrast Monochrome,Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone
		Monochrome, Miniature
Creative Style		Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3
		steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions		Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure
		Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space		sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format		AVCHD 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
Video compression		MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format		Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
		AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
Image size (pixels)	NTSC	24p/17M/bpsFH)
		MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
* NTSC/PAL compatibility		AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH, 25p/24Mbps/FX,
depends on region	PAL	25p/17Mbps/FH)
		MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (25fps/3Mbps)
Media
Media		Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
		SDXC memory card
Slot		Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card
Noise reduction
Noise reduction		Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
		High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Multi frame noise reduction		Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White balance
		Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
Modes		white/Daylight), Flash, C.Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB micro
		adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment		Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing		3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type		TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor		CCD line sensors
Focus point		15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range		EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode		Autofocus, Manual Focus
AF mode		Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area		Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features		Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in
		flash type)
Exposure control
Metering type		1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor		Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity		EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes		Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
		iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama,
Exposure modes		Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed
		priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection		Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation		±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing		Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock		Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering
		mode.
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)		ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200 )
Viewfinder
Type		SVGA 1.2 cm (0.46 type) electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Total number of dots		1,440,000 dots equivalent
Effective number of dots		Maximum: 1,440,000 dots equivalent, Standard: 1,253,280 dots equivalent
Brightness control		Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage		100%
Magnification *1		Maximum: Approx. 1.04x, Standard: Approx. 0.97x
Diopter adjustment		-4.0 ~ +3.0 m-1
		Maximum: 23.1mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA
Eye point		standard)
		Standard: 25.2 mm from the eyepiece, 20.1mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA
		standard)
Display		Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, SimpleDisplay,
		Grid Line,
Real-time image adjustment display		Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style

Recycled plastic (recycled material rate: 10%) is used in the chassis.

LCD monitor
Type	Xtra Fine, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Total number of dots	921,600 dots
Brightness control	Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage	100%
Adjustable angle	Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle: Leftward 270 degrees from the position in
	which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Display Selector (finder/LCD)	Auto/Manual
Display	Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display,
	Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line.
Real-time image adjustment display	Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
Focus Magnifier	4.8x, 9.5x
Peaking MF	Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Zoom
	Clear Image Zoom: Still images 2x
	Smart Zoom (still images) M: 1.4x, S: 2x
	Digital Zoom (still images) 4x
	Digital Zoom (movie) 4x
Shutter
Type	Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed	1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb
Flash sync. speed	1/160 second
Electronic front curtain shutter	Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
System	For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot capability	For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting
	conditions and lens used)
Flash
Type	Auto popup, built-in
Guide No.	10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage	FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
Control	ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
Compensation	±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Bracketing	1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps, 3 frames
Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Recycling time	Approx. 3 sec
External flash	Sony System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Wireless control	Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
Drive modes	Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White
	Balance), Remote Control (with optional RM-DSLR1)
	Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second
Continuous shooting speed *2	Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per second
	Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
	Tele-zoom Continuous Advance priority AE: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 25
Max. continuous shots *2	Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 27 images, RAW & JPEG: 18
	images, RAW: 21 images
	Continuous shooting *3 : Fine: 25 images, Standard: 29 images, RAW & JPEG: 19 images, RAW:
	21 images
Playback
	Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
Modes	4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2
	sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still),
	Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Other features
	Auto Portrait Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration,
	Face Selection, Smile Shutter (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
Interface
PC interface	Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output	HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Others	Sync.Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection)
	Windows XP *4 SP3, Windows Vista *5 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6)
Audio
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker	Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings
Power
Battery	Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images	Approx. 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Movies	Approx. 180 min. with viewfinder and 180 min. with LCD monitor
External power	AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo	Approx. 618 g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Body only	Approx. 539 g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions)	Approx. 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Body material
Body material	High-grade plastic exterior
Operating temperature
Range	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

*1 With 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1.

*2 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use. *3 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting “Hi” mode.

*4 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.

*5 Starter Edition is not supported.

Main specications of

Type
Camera type		Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in ash
Lens compatibility
Lens compatibility		Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses con rmed
Image sensor
Type		APS-C size (23.2 x 15.4 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color lters
Number of pixels (effective)		Approx. 20.1 megapixels
Number of pixels (total)		Approx. 20.4 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio		3:2
Anti-dust system		Charge protection coating on image sensor and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format		JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
	3:2 aspect ratio	L: 5456 x 3632 (20M), M: 3872 x 2576 (10M), S: 2736 x 1824 (5M)
Image size (pixels)	16:9 aspect ratio	L: 5456 x 3064 (17M), M: 3872 x 2176 (8.4M), S: 2736 x 1536 (4.2M)
	Sweep Panorama	Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal
		8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
Image quality modes		RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
		11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y),
Picture Effect		High Contrast Monochrome,Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone
		Monochrome, Miniature
Creative Style		Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3
		steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions		Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range, Auto Exposure
		Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space		sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Recording system (movie)
Recording format		AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4
Video compression		MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format		Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
	1080 60i compatible	AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i/30 fps/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/30 fps/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17
		Mbps/FH)
	device
Image size (pixels)		MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)
	1080 50i compatible	AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50i/25 fps/24 Mbps/FX, 50i/25 fps/17 Mbps/FH, 25p/24 Mbps/FX, 25p/17
		Mbps/FH)
	device
		MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps/3 Mbps)
Color space		xvYCC standard (x.v.Color™ when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Media
Media		Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card,
		SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Slot		Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card
Noise reduction
Noise reduction		Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
		High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low selectable
Multi frame noise reduction		Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White balance
		Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
Modes		white/Daylight), Flash, C.Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB micro
		adjustment
AWB micro adjustment		Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing		3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type		TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor		CCD line sensors
Focus point		15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range		EV -1 to 18 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode		Autofocus, Manual Focus selectable
AF mode		Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area		Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Lock-on AF		Yes
Other features		Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in ash type, range:
		Approx. 1-5 m)
Exposure control
Metering type		1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor		Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity		EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes		Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
		iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama,Tele-zoom Continuous
Exposure modes		Advance Priority AE, Movie, Picture Effect, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A),
		Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection		Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation		Still images: +/-3.0 EV (0.3 EV steps), Movies: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 EV steps)
AE bracketing		Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV, 3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock		Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering
		mode.
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)		Still images: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200) / ISO 100 - 16000 (1 EV step),
		Movies: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200 equivalent) / ISO 100 - 3200 equivalent (1 EV step)
View nder
Type		1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic view nder (color), Xtra Fine
Total number of dots		1,440,000 dots
Effective number of dots		1,440,000 dots
Brightness control		Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Color temperature control		Manual (5 steps)
Field coverage		100%
Magni cation *1		Approx. 0.88x
Diopter adjustment		-4 to +4 m-1
Eye point		Maximum: 26.5 mm from the eyepiece, 23 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA
		standard)
Display		Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram
Real-time image adjustment display		On/Off
LCD screen
Type		6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive (Clear Photo LCD)
Total number of dots		460,800 dots
Brightness control		Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage		100%
Adjustable angle		Up approx. 135 degrees, down approx. 55 degrees
Display Selector (view nder/LCD)		Auto/Manual
Display		Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / For view nder
Real-time image adjustment display		On/Off

Focus Magni er	6.8x, 13.6x
Peaking MF	Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Zoom
	Clear Image Zoom: Still images 2x
	Smart Zoom (still images) M: 1.4x, S: 2x
	Digital Zoom (still images) 4x
	Digital Zoom (movie) 4x
Shutter
Type	Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed	Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec/Bulb,
	Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), up to 1/30 in AUTO mode
Flash sync. speed	1/160 second
Electronic front curtain shutter	Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
System	For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot capability	For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting
	conditions and lens used)
Flash
Type	Auto popup, built-in
Guide No.	10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage	18mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control	ADI	ash / Pre- ash TTL
Compensation	±2.0 EV (0.3 EV steps)
Bracketing	0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV, 3 EV steps, 3 frames
Modes	Flash off, Auto ash, Fill- ash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable),
	Wireless *2, Hi-speed sync *2
Recycling time	Approx. 4 sec
External ash	Sony	System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the optional shoe adaptor
	(ADP-MAA) for		ash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
Wireless control	Yes (wireless		ash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
Drive modes	Single Shooting, Continuous Shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable),
	Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance)
Continuous shooting speed *3	Hi: Maximum 5 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 2.5 frames per second
	Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 8 frames per second
	Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Fine: 16 frames, Standard: 19 frames
No. of frames recordable *3	Continuous shooting *4: Fine: 7 frames, Standard: 8 frames, RAW & JPEG: 5 frames, RAW: 6
	frames
Playback
	Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
Modes	4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15x, M: 11x, S: 7.7x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,
	Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/
	Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Other features
	Auto Object Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration,
	Face Selection, Smile Shutter (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
Interface
PC interface	Multi/Micro USB Terminal *5, Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP/Multi (REMOTE)/Micro
	USB type B
HD output	HDMI mini connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Others	Multi Interface Shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection)
	Windows XP *6 SP3, Windows Vista *7 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Mac OS X (10.5-10.8)
Audio
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker	Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7.
Print
Compatible standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings
Power
Battery	Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images	Approx. 690 shots with view nder and 700 shots with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Movies	Actual *8*9: Approx. 160 min. with view nder and 160 min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
	Continuous *8*10: Approx. 270 min. with view nder and 265 min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
External power	AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo	Approx. 573 g (1 lb 4.2 oz)
Body only	Approx. 492 g (1 lb 1.4 oz)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions)	Approx. 128.6 x 95.5 x 77.7 mm
Body material
Body material	High-grade plastic exterior
Operating temperature
Range	0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Specications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

*1 With 50 mm lens at innity, -1m-1*2 With compatible external ash

*3 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use.

*4 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting “Hi” mode.

*5 Supports Micro USB compatible devices

*6 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.

*7 Starter Edition is not supported.

*8 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specications).

*9 Indicated recording time is dened by repeating the following cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.

*10 Indicated recording time is dened by repeating the following cycle: Pressing the MOVIE button. No other operations such as zoom are performed.

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Recycled plastic (recycled material rate: 10%) is used in the chassis. SoRPlas (Sony Recycled Plastic) contains 99% recycled material content and is used in internal components of the product — virtually eliminating the need to use oil-based virgin plastics.

System requirements of bundled software

	Image Data Converter Ver.4		PMB
OS*	Microsoft Windows ®	Macintosh	Microsoft Windows ®
	Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1	Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard)	Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
		Intel Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or	Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or
CPU	Pentium 4 or faster		faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD
		faster
			FH), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))
Memory	1 GB or more is recommended	1 GB or more is recommended	512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)

Trademarks & Remarks

* is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Exmor	, BIONZ	, BRAVIA	, SteadyShot,VAIO	, InfoLithium	, Memory Stick	,Translucent Mirror Technology	,Tru-Finder	,
Memory Stick PRO Duo			, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo		are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

*Blu-ray Disc and are trademarks.

*AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive and their respective logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

*SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

*HDMI, HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

*All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

*InfoLithium is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.

Sony recommendsthat you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the mark.

•Screen displays are simulated.

•Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.

The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.

*Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment.

** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required for disc burning function.

System requirements of bundled software

	Image Data Converter Ver.4		PlayMemories Home	The computer environment must also satisfy
				the operating requirements of the OS.
	Microsoft Windows®	Macintosh	Microsoft Windows®
OS*				* Must be installed with the above OS at
	Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8	Mac OS X (10.5-10.8)	Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8	delivery. Proper operation cannot be
			Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66	guaranteed with an upgraded OS
				environment.
CPU	Pentium 4 or faster	Intel Core Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or faster	GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or	** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not
			faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))	supported. Windows Image Mastering API
				(IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required for disc
Memory	1 GB or more is recommended	1 GB or more is recommended	512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
				burning function.

Trademarks & Remarks

•“Sony”,“make.believe”,“”,“Exmor”,“BIONZ”,“BRAVIA”,“SteadyShot”,“VAIO”,“InfoLITHIUM”,“Translucent Mirror Technology”,“Tru-Finder”,“G Lens”, “Memory Stick”,“Memory Stick PRO Duo”,“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”,“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, “Multi Interface Shoe”,“PlayMemories Home”, “PlayMemories Studio”,“PlayMemories Online”,“TRILUMINOS”,“TRILUMINOS Color” and “TRILUMINOS Display” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•“Xperia” is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.

•“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

•“AVCHD” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

•“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.

•Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the “InfoLITHIUM” mark.

•Screen displays and effects used to illustrate some functions are simulated.

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