Here’s everything you need to know about getting started with the Sony RX10 II

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card:

• • Open the battery compartment located on the bottom of the camera, and insert a Sony NP-FW50 battery (this is the smaller of the two Sony DSLR Camera batteries we have.) 
  • Insert a compatible memory card into the slot located on the right-hand side of the camera (SDXC recommended)

Powering On:

• • Turn the switch to the “on” position located on the top right-hand side of the camera.

Choosing a Shooting Mode:

• • Turn the mode dial to select Auto, P (Program Auto), A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Priority), M (Manual), or Video. 

Navigate to Format:

• Use the control wheel to navigate to the Setup (toolbox icon) menu.
• Scroll down to find the Format option. 
• *This will erase all footage on your memory card, so make sure it’s backed up*

Adjusting your Focus:

• • When in manual mode, use the outermost ring on the lens to adjust the focus of your image.
  • When in automatic focus mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, and fully to capture the image.

Adjusting the Shutter Speed:

• • Use the wheel on the top right-hand side of the camera to adjust your shutter speed, the lower the number, the brighter your image will be.

Adjusting the Aperture:

• • Use the ring closest to the body of the camera on the lens to adjust your aperture, the lower the number, the brighter the image. 

Using the Zoom Feature:

• • Use the dial on the far-side of the camera’s shutter button to change your optical zoom amount.  

Taking a Photo:

• • Frame your shot using the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder.
  • Press the shutter button halfway to focus (when auto-focus is active,) and press fully to capture the image.

Recording a Video:

• • Frame your shot using the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder.
  • Press the red “record” button situated next to viewfinder. Press it again to stop.