Sony’s Custom Grid Line
The Custom Grid Line allows users to create personalized lines, graphics, and markers for preview overlay on the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD screen. Whether you’re a solo shooter or a team, in studio or in the field, they ensure accurate composition for every shot. You can switch between up to four different overlay presets on each compatible camera, tailoring the camera’s display to suit individual needs or specific photographic scenarios.
How to purchase
Access the Help Guide for Custom Grid Line here
Update your camera
Make sure the camera is compatible with Custom Grid Line, and updated to the supported version.
Purchase License
Purchase and download a Custom Grid Line license.
Grid Line Step up
- Activate your Custom Grid Line license
- Create your Custom Grid Line preset(s)
- Import to your licensed camera
Usability
The Custom Grid Line feature is supported on a range of Alpha cameras, and complete color and graphic customization, for distinct and efficient composition guidance. The overlays are available on both EVF and LCD screens as well as the HDMI output, so they’re ideal for use with external monitors or recorders and the precise framing confidence of a larger screen preview. They can also be enabled in playback mode, allowing photographers to quickly review and confirm the image composition before moving on, for consistent quality and to save time in post workflows.
Step 1: Check that your camera is compatible and updated
Update your camera here
Step 2: Purchase the License
*As of August 2024, the purchase site has been changed to Creators’ Cloud Website from Sony Professional ID. Please follow the directions below.
*For information on compatible cameras, please refer to the license purchase page
*Availability depends on countries and regions.
1. Download your license here:
2. Click [Sign in and upgrade].
* Sign in with your Sony account or create your Sony account if you don’t have an account yet.
3. Click [Purchase license]. If a dialog box appears, confirm the message and click [OK].
4. When the next dialog box appears, confirm the message and click [OK] to move to Cleverbridge, Inc.’s website.
5. Enter the required information on the cart page and click [Next].
6. Make sure your order details and click [Buy Now] to complete payment.
7. Click [Creators’ Cloud] to return to the license download page.
8. The purchased license will be listed in the license list. Click [Enter your camera information].
9. Select your camera from the dropdown menu.
10. Enter your camera’s serial number (7-digit) and click [OK].
11. If a dialog box appears, confirm the message and click [OK].
12. Click [Download license].
* After purchase, a payment email will be sent to you.
Step 3: Set up Custom Grid Line
1. Save the license file you downloaded to your memory card, and insert the memory card in slot 1 to activate the license.
2. Create your own grid line using a commercially available graphic design tool. Follow the instructions below:
- File size: 256 KB or less
- Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels or less
- File system: exFAT/Line color mode: RGBA
3. Save the grid line file to an SD Card/CFexpress Type A Card. Create a new folder as follows:
- For SD Cards: /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/GRIDLINE
- For CFexpress cards: /SONY/PRO/GRIDLINE
4. Insert the memory card into either of the card slots.
5. MENU → [Shooting] → [Shooting Display] → [Grid Line Type].
6. Scroll down to [Custom1] – [Custom4] and select [Import].
7. Select the card slot you inserted and select the grid line.
8. Click [OK].
Help Guide for Custom Grid Line is here
