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Select the type of shutter sound and then the model for steps to access the feature.
Models with the Silent Shooting feature
Models with an electronic shutter
ILCE-9 / 9M2
ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7RM5, or ILME-FX3
- Press the MENU button →
(Shooting) → Shutter/Silent → Shutter Type → Electronic Shutter
ILCE-1
- Press the MENU button →
(Shooting) → Shutter/Silent →Shutter Type → Electronic Shutter - Press the MENU button →
(Shooting) → Sound Option → Audio signals → Off or On:w/o shutter.
Notes:
- Use the electronic shutter setting responsibly and be careful not to violate the subject's privacy or right to usage of their likeness.
- When using the setting, you can't use the flash (except the ILCE-1). For more information on usage restrictions, refer to the Are there any restrictions on the use of Silent Shooting mode? article.
Other camera models
- You can't turn off the shutter sound because these models are only equipped with a mechanical shutter.
- The following camera models have an added electronic sound that is always on.
- ILCE-5000, ILCE-5100, ILCE-QX1, NEX-3N