Sony ILCE7KB manuale d’uso

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE-7R Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device. Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi -Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Hel[...]

If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 -484 - 060 -11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Troubleshooting List of Topics 2[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE-7R Before Use Names of parts Icons and indicators Using the strap Attaching the eyepiece cup Adjusting the viewfinder In -Camera guide Notes on use 4 -484 - 060 -11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE-7R Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Notes on use 4 -484 - 060 -11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE-7R Shooting Shooting still images/movies Selecting a shooting mode Notes on use 4 -484 - 060 -11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 5 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE-7R Using shooting functions Using the zoom Using the flash Selecting a screen display mode Selecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Selecting the ISO sensitivity Correcting the brightness or contrast Ad[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing Viewing still images Deleting images Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Using viewing functions Viewing images on a TV Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Changing settings Setup menu Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using Wi -Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Changing the settings of Wi -Fi functions Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Installing the applications Starting the applications Managing the applications Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 10 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Using the software Connecting this product and a computer Creating a movie disc Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 11 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Precautions/This product Precautions Cleaning this product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Other information Trademarks Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 12 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R If you have problems If you have problems Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 13 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi -Fi Computers Memory cards Printing Others Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 14 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Messages Messages Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 15 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 16 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) Identifying parts (Rear side) Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) Identifying parts (Bottom view) Identifying parts Lens FE 28 - 70 mm F3.5 - 5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE- 7K) Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Us[...]

About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure BULB Memory recall Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) Fl[...]

Lock - on AF (On) Pre - AF (still image) Eye - Start AF (still image) AF/MF control AF Illuminator (still image) AF Micro Adj. Focus Settings AF w/ shutter (still image) AF On Eye AF Phase Detect. Area (ILCE - 7) Measuring the exact distance to the subject Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Exposure compensation dial Metering Mode AE lock AEL w/[...]

Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Creative Style Recording movies File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) Audio Recording Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Function o[...]

S. Auto Img. Extract. APS - C Size Capture Shading Comp. Chro. Aber. Comp. Distortion Comp. Dial / Wheel Lock Deactivate Monitor Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple [...]

Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm. Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Cleaning Mode Demo Mode Remote Ctrl HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI HDMI Info. Display USB Connection USB LUN Setting Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Ver[...]

Changing the settings of Wi - Fi functions Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Installing the applications Opening a service account Downloading applications Do[...]

Selecting the disc creation method Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu - ray Discs Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Cleaning this product On cleaning Number of recordable still images and recordable time [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The c[...]

The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Wi - Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded][...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Notes on use Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice. June 2013 Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content. You may n[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 28 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 30 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter -adjustment) Adjust the diopter- adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 31 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R In -Camera guide About the [In -Camera Guide] The [In - Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 32 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. Using the Fn (Function) button You can recall functions whe[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 34 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shoot[...]

Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often- used [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the zoom Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted, you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens. The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. Zoom Setting You can select the zoom[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera - shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. Flash Comp. Adju[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. DISP Button (Monitor) A[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large - format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus[...]

Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject. Lock-on AF (On) Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically. Pre -AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic V[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, res[...]

You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Custom Settings] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self -timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self - timer shooting. Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Spd Priority Cont. The product continues to shoot as long as the[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Cop[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Sel[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to two often - used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Functio[...]

Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shootin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Setting the other functions of this product Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. Soft Skin Effect (still image) Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection][...]

When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the im[...]

You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button. Deactivate Monitor When you press the key to which the [Deactivate Monitor] function is assigned, the monitor display is turned off. Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shoo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. Notes on use 4 - [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 57 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 58 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 59 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 60 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter - clockwise. Protect Protects recor[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. Volume Settings Adjus[...]

PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Remote Ctrl You can operate this produc[...]

Formats (initializes) the memory card. File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images. Select REC Folder You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card. Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM fol[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Connecting this product and a Smartphone “PlayMemories Mobile” To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application “PlayMemories Mobile” should be installed on your smartphone. Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone o[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images. One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Andr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone, and send an image display[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network - enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 70 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Changing the settings of Wi -Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi - Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. Access Point Set. You[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 72 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications. Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi -Fi function You can download[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website “PlayMemories Camera Apps.” Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 74 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product. Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. Confirming the account information of “PlayMemories Camera Apps” The acc[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 76 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the software “PlayMemories Home” Installing “PlayMemories Home” Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” Installing “Remote Camera Control” Accessing “Remo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Notes on use 4[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Creating a movie disc Disc type Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu- ray recorder, etc. Creating Blu -ray Discs You can create Blu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. Notes on the battery pack Charging[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Cleaning this product On cleaning Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 81 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 82 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color tel[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Other information Mount Adaptor LA -EA1 Mount Adaptor LA -EA2 Mount Adaptor LA -EA3 Mount Adaptor LA -EA4 Mount Adaptor Vertical grip You can attach a VG - C1EM vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. AVCHD format License Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 -[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 85 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R If you have problems Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 86 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery pack has not[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. The im[...]

The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 89[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 90 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Wi -Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not d[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Computers The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 93 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Printing You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 94 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Others The lens gets fogged. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly. “--E -” appears on the sc[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Messages Warning messages Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 96 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 97 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Identifying parts (Front side) When the lens is removed 1 . AF illuminator/Self - timer lamp 2 . Front dial 3 . Remote sensor 4 . Lens release button 5 . Built - in microphone* 6 . Mount index 7 . Image sensor** 8 . Mount 9 . Contacts** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so ma[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Identifying parts (Rear side) 1 . Eyepiece cup 2 . Viewfinder 3 . MENU button 4 . Eyepiece sensors 5 . LCD screen You can adjust the screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6 . Diopter -adjustment dial Adjust the diopter - adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display[...]

8 . AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9 . Rear dial 10 . For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11 . MOVIE button 12 . For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 13 . Control wheel 14 . For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15 . Access lamp 16[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) 1 . Speaker 2 . Image sensor position mark 3 . (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plugin - power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by this product[...]

Attach both ends of the strap onto the product. 14 . (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC- enabled smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short - range wireless communication technology. 15 . Memory card cover 16 . Memory card slot * For details on compatible accesso[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Identifying parts (Bottom view) 1 . Battery insertion slot 2 . Battery cover 3 . Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure this product, and damage to the product may occur. Connection plate cover Use this when using an A[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Identifying parts Lens FE 28 -70 mm F3.5 -5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE -7K) 1 . Focusing ring 2 . Zoom ring 3 . Focal - length scale 4 . Focal - length index 5 . Lens contacts* 6 . Mount index * Do not touch this part directly. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Hel[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R List of icons on the screen For the LCD screen mode For playback (Basic information display) For the viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode Help Guide How to Use 105 Find[...]

In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 1 . P P * A S M Shooting mode Memory number Scene Recognition icons Memory card/Uploading status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images ILCE- 7: 24M / 10M / 6.0M / 20M / 8.7M / 5.1M / 2.6M / 2.2M Image size of still images ILCE- 7R: 36M / 15M / 9.0M / 30M / 13M / 7.6M / 3.8M / 3.2M Imag[...]

Frame rate of movies Recording settings of movies Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS - C Size Capture Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot/Camera - shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Sm[...]

View Mode 100 - 0003 Folder - file number Protect Recording format of movies DPOF DPOF set Auto Object Framing Remote control 2 . Drive mode Flash mode/Red - eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Face Detection/Smile Shutter Metering mode 7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D - Ra[...]

Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 . Lock on AF Lock on AF guide EV scale Exposure compensation/Metered Manual REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2013 - 1[...]

3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 110 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1 . Attach both ends of the strap. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 111 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1 . Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift up. Notes on use 4 - 4[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter -adjustment) Adjust the diopter - adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 1 . Turn the diopter - adjustment dial. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 113 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R About the [In -Camera Guide] The [In -Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1 . Press the MENU or Fn button. 2 . Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3 . P[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the control wheel When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), / (Drive Mode), and (White Balance) functions are assigned [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1 . Press MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 . Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right sid[...]

4 . Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. Related Topic Tile Menu Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 117 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the Fn (Function) button You can recall functions when shooting images. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1 . Press the Fn (Function) button in shooting mode. 2 . Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of th[...]

Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guides (A) to perform the settings. Related Topic Function Menu Set. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 119[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using the “Quick Navi” You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 2 . Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Qu[...]

Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 121 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1 . Set the shooting mode to ( Intelligent Auto). 2 . Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3 . Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the[...]

The focusing is in progress. flashes: The focusing has failed. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subjec[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1 . Press the MOVIE button to start recording. To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to ( Movie ). 2 . Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note If you use a func[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions ( Auto Mode ): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product. P ( Program Auto ): [...]

Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 126[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode) . 2 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto] . When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On] , you can select the desired settings after [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quali[...]

S. Auto Img. Extract. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 129[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such as ( Portrait ), (Infant), (Night Portrait ), ([...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The advantages of automatic shooting In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and performs composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. ( Intelligent A[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO] , [Creative Style] and [D-Range Opt.] . 1 . Set the mode dial to P ( Program Auto). 2 . Set the shooting functions to your desire[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama ). 2 . Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness. 3 . While pressing the shutter button halfway down, [...]

(B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size] , the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 . Set the mode dial to SCN ( Scene Selection ). 2 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On] , you can select the desired settings after you have ch[...]

Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene : Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand- held Twilight : Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera - shake, and noise. Night Portrait : Shoots nigh[...]

Note In the [Hand - held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. If you select [Hand - held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] , the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand - held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooti[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies. 1 . Set th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1 . Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2 . Select the desired value by turning the front dial. Smaller F -[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1 . Set the mode dial to M ( Manual Exposure ). 2 . Select the desired aperture value by turning the fr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 . Set the mode dial to M ( Manual Exposure ). 2 . Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. 3 . Press the shutter button halfway d[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often - used modes or camera settings registered in advance. 1 . Set the mode dial to 1 or 2 ( Memory recall ). 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel. Note Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory] . If you set [Memory reca[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1 . Set the mode dial to ( Movie ). 2 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Movie ] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On][...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted, you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens. 1 . Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects. When a Power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects. About [Zoom] on the camera When you select other[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. (1) Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. [...]

Zoom Setting About zoom scale Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 146[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only (default setting): Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S] . On:C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. The following zoom scales are for full- size shooting, and the numbers in brackets are for APS - C size shooting. [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only] [ Image Size] [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera -shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1 . Attach the flash to the product (sold separately). 2 . Press the shu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off : Flash does not operate. Autoflash : Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill - flash (default setting): Fires every time you trig[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram[...]

Level For viewfinder * * [For viewfinder] is not displayed in viewfinder mode. Some display methods are not displayed in the default settings. The displayed screen varies depending on the setting of [DISP Button] . Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. Hint You can select diff[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter] . The items marked with are available. Menu item details [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → desired setting → [Enter] . The items marked with are available. Menu item details G[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large - format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size[...]

ILCE- 7R L: 13M 4800×2704 pixels M: 7.6M 3680×2072 pixels S: 3.2M 2400×1352 pixels Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] , the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L] . Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) APS - C Size Capture Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 157 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2 (default setting): Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high - definition TV. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyrig[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW : File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this form[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard : 3872×2160 [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left : Pan the camera from the right to th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single- shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single- shot AF] when the [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Single- shot AF]. 2 . Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 3 . Keep pressing the shutter[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus] . 2 . Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF] . 2[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ MF Assist] → [On] . 2 . Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged. You c[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier] . 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus Magnif. Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec (default setting): Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnif[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in - focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. Menu item details High : Sets the peaking l[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red : Enhances outlines in red. Yellow : Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): En[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Lock-on AF Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock - on AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Off : Does not track a subject to be focused on. On : Tracks a subject to be focused on. On (Start w/shutter) : Tracks a subject to[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Lock-on AF (On) Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Lock - on AF] → [On] . 2 . Align the target frame and the subject to be tracked, and press in the center. Note The [Lock - on AF] function may not operate well in the following situation[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Pre -AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Pre- AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off : Does n[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Eye - Start AF] → desired setting Menu item details On : Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off (default sett[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 . Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AF/MF position, then press the AF/MF button. During auto focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to ma[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ AF Il[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A - mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA - EA2 or LA -EA4 (sold separately). 1 . Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.] . 2 . Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On] . 3 . [amount] →[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Focus Settings Sets up the focus functions. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Settings] . 2 . Perform settings using the front/rear dial or control wheel. When the focus mode is set to [Autofocus] / [DMF] Front dial: Moves the focus area frame up/down. Rear dial: Moves the focus area fr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): The aut[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AF On You can focus using any key instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1 . Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] . 2 . Press the key to which you have[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Eye AF Focuses on a person’s eyes when you press the button. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired key. 2 . Press the key to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function and focus on the eyes. 3 . Press the shutter button while[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Phase Detect. Area (ILCE -7) Sets whether or not to display the auto - focus points for Phase Detection AF. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting. Menu item details On : Displays the auto -focus points for Phase Detection AF. Off (default setting): Does not d[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure com[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Exposure compensation dial Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1 . Turn the [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into mul[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you p[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash (default setting): Applies the exposure compensation [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the aperture, exposure, shutter speed, or ISO. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. Scre[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV (default setting) / 0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV] , the exposure v[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Dial Ev Comp] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not enable exposure compensation with the front or[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Custom Settings] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self - timer shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously wh[...]

DRO Bracket Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 197[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] . Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. The exposure of the first shot is determined when you[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Spd Priority Cont. The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting] . 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Spd Priority Cont.] . Note The speed of continuous shooting is estimated usi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self- timer with a 10 - second or 2 - second delay. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self - timer]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self- timer: 10 Sec (default setti[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self - timer(Cont)]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Men[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Setting[...]

When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Related Topic Bracket order Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket] .[...]

Related Topic Bracket order Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 205[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R WB bracket Shoots three images, each with different degrees of brightness according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D - Range Optimizer value. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details DRO Bracket: Lo (default s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Bracket order You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Bracket order] → desired setting Menu item details 0→ → (default setting): Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. →0→ : Records in the followi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR : Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise. I[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. With multi frame noise reduction, you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity. The image recorded is one combined image. 1 . MENU ?[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D- Range Opt.] . 2 . Se[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2 . Select the des[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [White Bala[...]

for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3 : Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup] . Custom Setup : Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment. Select a memorized custom white balance number. Hint You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] → [Custom S[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera : Creates the look of a Toy Camera[...]

Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors. Illustration : Creates an illustration - like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style] , unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Creative Style] → desired settin[...]

For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia : For shooting images in sepia monotone. To set [Contrast] , [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast] , [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel, then set the value using the top/bot[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details AVCHD (default setting): Records high - definition movies. This file format is suitable for viewing movies on a high - definition TV. You can create a Blu [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit- rate, the higher the image quality. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at[...]

Bit - rate: Maximum 24 Mbps 24p 17M(FH) *: 25p 17M(FH) **: Records standard image quality movies of 1920× 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema - like atmosphere. Bit - rate: Average 17 Mbps [ File Format] :[MP4] 1440×1080 12M (default setting): Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit - rate: Average 12 Mbps VGA 3M : Records movies of VGA size. Bit [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will al[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Audio Level Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the audio level. Off : Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displaye[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Rec Level] → desired setting. Menu item details +: Turns up the audio recording level. −: Turns down the audio recording level. Reset: Resets the audio recording [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Audio Out Timing When using headphones, you can set echo cancellation while shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live (default setting): Outputs audio without delay when recording movies. Select this setting when audio deviation is[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind i[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Set whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [Auto Slow Shutter]. The shutter speed automat[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always (default setting): Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only : Starts movie recording when you p[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Memory Allows you to register up to two often -used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1 . Set the product to the setting you want to register. 2 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Memory] → desired number. Items that can be registered[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Function Menu Set. ] → set a function to the desired location. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key. Note Some functions ca[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the control wheel Once you assign a function to the control wheel, you can perform that function by simply turning the wheel when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Control Wheel] → desired setting. The funct[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the AEL button Once you assign a function to the AEL button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AEL Button] → desired setting. The function[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the AF/MF button Once you assign a function to the AF/MF button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the AF/MF button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AF/MF Button] → desired setting. The [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Custom Button] → desired setting. T[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. Th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the left button Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting. The func[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Right Button] → desired setting. The [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Down Button] → desired setting. The func[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Dial Setup You can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Dial Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details SS F/no. : The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. F/no. SS (default setting): The fr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not use the [Face Detecti[...]

product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint When the [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] , you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile] , [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile]. Note You cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions: When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom Up to eight fa[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Soft Skin Effect (still image) Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Soft Skin Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. On: Uses the [[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Face Registration (New Registration ) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)] . 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration] . 2 . Align the guide frame with [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Face Registration (Order Exchanging ) When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging] . 2 . Select a face to change the ord[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Face Registration ( Delete ) Deletes a registered face. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [Delete] . If you select [Delete All] , you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete] , the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red -eye phenomenon. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The flash is always fired to reduce the red - eye phenomenon. Off (default [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock - on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [SteadyShot] . Off : Does not use [SteadyShot] . We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. No[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Long Exposure NR (still image) When you set the shutter speed to one second or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R High ISO NR (still image) When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears. 1 . MENU → ([...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Men[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid : Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec / 5 Sec / 2 Sec (default setting): Displays the recorded image o[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style] , or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Live View Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Setting Effect ON (default s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R FINDER/MONITOR Switches the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable (default setting): Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the pro[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R e -Front Curtain Shut. (ILCE -7) The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [e - Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses the electronic front curtain shutter func[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R S. Auto Img. Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto]. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [S. Auto Img. Extract.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Saves one appropriate image selected by the product. Off : S[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R APS -C Size Capture This product shoots 35mm full- size image sensor pictures, but it can also shoot APS - C size equivalent sensor pictures. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [APS- C Size Capture] → desired setting. Menu item details On : Captures APS - C size equivalent sensor pictures usi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Chro. Aber. Comp. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. O[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto : Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off (default settin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Dial / Wheel Lock You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Dial / Wheel Lock] → desired setting. Menu item details Lock: Locks the front dial, rear dial and control wheel. Unlock (default settin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Deactivate Monitor When you press the key to which the [Deactivate Monitor] function is assigned, the monitor display is turned off. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [Deactivate Monitor] function to the desired key. 2 . Press the key to which [Deactivate Moni[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting. Whi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Shot. Result Preview With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 . Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 . Select the image with the control wheel. Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1 . Display the image you want to enlarge, and then select . If the image is too large, press the button to adjust the zoom scale. 2 . Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Hint Y[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1 . Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback ) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images (default se[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “ Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. ” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. 1 . Display the image you want to delete. 2 . Press the (Delete) button. 3 . Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images Notes on use 4 - 484 -[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is disp[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1 . Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 . Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3 . To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback an[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1 . Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 . Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3 . Press on the center to play back the image. To pause playbac[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press on the center of t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View : Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still) : Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4) : Displays only MP4- format movies. AVCHD View : Display[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image. You can rotate the image using the rotatio[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 . Select [Enter] . Menu item details Repeat: Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the sl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter - clockwise. 1 . MENU → ( Playback) → [Rotate] . 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter - clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even aft[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1 . MENU → (Playback ) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be prote[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI- connected TV that supports 4K. 1 . Turn off this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI terminals on this product and the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Turn on this produ[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI jack of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI jack of the produ[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual (default setting): Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather : Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting ou[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automaticall[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. 1 . MENU → (Setup) → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 to +2: When you select “ ,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colde[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Audio signals Selects whether the product produces sound or not when you operate the product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Produces sound when you operate the product. Off : Does not produce sound when you operate the prod[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Upload Settings (Eye -Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye - Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye - Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. 2 . Set your Wi - Fi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Tile Menu Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On : Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off (default setting): Deactivates the Tile Menu di[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details On : Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off (default setting): Do[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first : [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel&q[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High : Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min / 5 Min / 2 Min / 1 Min (def[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [PAL/NTSC Selector] → [Enter] Note This function is provided with 1080 50i - compatible devices only. It is not provided with 1080 60i - compatible devices. The 1080 50i - compatibl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter] 2 . Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 3 . Detach the lens. 4 . Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 . Attach the lens. No[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The movie playback[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button, 2SEC button (2 second delay shutter), and START/STOP button (or Movie button (RMT- DSLR2 only)) on the RMT - DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) and RMT - DSLR2 (sold separately). Refer also to the o[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the shooting information o[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi] . Single : Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. Not[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [ Language] → desired language. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 306 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings : Selects Daylight Savings [On] / [Off] . Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format : Selects the date and time display format. Notes on use 4 - [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 308 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unreco[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series (default setting): Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card, the product continues to assign numbers to fi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Select REC Folder You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder. A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form (default setting): The[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB] . 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Recov[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Display Media Info.] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 315 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Version Displays the version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Version] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 316 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Certification Logo] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 317 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you activate [Setting Reset] , the recorded images are retained. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset : Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R “PlayMemories Mobile” To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] , etc., the application “PlayMemories Mobile” should be installed on your smartphone. Download and install the application “PlayMemories Mobile” from your smartphone’s application store. If “PlayMemories [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 . Launch “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. 2 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT- xxxx: xxxx). 3 . Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 06[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT- xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi - Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2 . Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3 . Confirm that your iPhone or iPad w[...]

4 . Return to the “Home” screen and launch “PlayMemories Mobile.” Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 322 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R One -touch(NFC) You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC - enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi - Fi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images. Still images shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product. Download and install the application “PlayMemories Mobile” from your smartphone’s application s[...]

Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad “PlayMemories Mobile” Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 325[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. 1 . Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2 . Switch this product to shoot[...]

Mode] to [Off] . If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode, the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Related Topic Airplane Mode Smart Remote Embedded Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 327[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. Download the application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your smartphone from the application store. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. If you press the (Send to Smartphone) button in[...]

You cannot send AVCHD format movies. This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → [Wireless] → [SSID/PW Reset] . After resetting [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. 1 . Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2 . Display a [...]

For iPhone/iPad Select “PlayMemories Mobile” in the setting menu, and change the image size by [Copy Image Size]. RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent. If the Image Index is displayed on the product, you cannot transfer images using the NFC function. If you cannot make a connection, perform the following: Launch “PlayMem[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install “PlayMemories Home” on your computer and register the acce[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R View on TV You can view images on a network - enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 . MENU → ( Wire[...]

You can view images on a Wi - Fi Direct - enabled TV or network - enabled TV (including cable TV). If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi -Fi Direct, you need to register your access point first. Displaying the images on the TV may take time. Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi - Fi. Use an HDMI cable (sold separately). Related Topi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi - Fi functions temporarily. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On] , an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyrigh[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [WPS Push]. 2 . Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point a[...]

1 . Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2 . Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel, the character type switches among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3 . Keyboard Each time you press on the center, the character that you enter will be displayed. For example: If you want to enter “abd?[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi - Fi Direct. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Edit Device Name]. 2 . Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK] . For input method, refer to “ How to use the keyboard .” Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Notes on use[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Disp MAC Address] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 340 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1 . MENU → (Wireless ) → [SSID/PW Re[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 . MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 342 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following operations are available: You can use various effects for shooting images. You can upload images to [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, use to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website ( www.sony.net/pmca ) Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications. 1 . Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2 . Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1 . Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2 . Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi -Fi function You can download applications using the Wi - Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to dow[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website “PlayMemories Camera Apps.” 1 . MENU → (Application) → Application List → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove] . 2 . Select the application to be uninstalled. 3 . Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application c[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort] . 2 . Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3 . Select the desti[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Confirming the account information of “PlayMemories Camera Apps” The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1 . MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information]. Not[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recommended computer environment The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home,” “Image Data Converter” and “Remote Camera Control.” Windows OS (pre - installed): Windows Vista SP2*/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 “PlayMemories Home” CPU: Int[...]

100 MB Display: At least 1024 × 768 dots “Image Data Converter”/“Remote Camera Control” Memory: At least 1 GB of memory is recommended. Display: At least 1024 × 768 dots Note Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi - boot environment. If you connect two or more [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R “PlayMemories Home” With “PlayMemories Home,” you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer. You can play back the images imported to your computer. You can share your images using “PlayMemories Online.” Also for Windows, you can do the follow[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Installing “PlayMemories Home” 1 . Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] → [Run] . www.sony.net/pm/ If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, ?[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi - Fi function. Download [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R “Image Data Converter” With “Image Data Converter,” you can do the following: You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style] , etc. You can save the still image[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Installing “Image Data Converter” 1 . Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids - se/ Note Log on as Administrator. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 358 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] → [Help] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. For Windows 8, start [Image Data Converter Ver.4] , and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide] . Mac: Finder → [Applic[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R “Remote Camera Control” When using “Remote Camera Control,” the following operations are available on your computer. Changing this product’s settings and shooting. Recording images directly to the computer. Performing interval timer shooting. Use these functions after selecting MENU →[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Installing “Remote Camera Control” Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 361 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Control] → [Help] → [Remote Camera Control Ver.3]. For Windows 8, start [Remote Camera Control Ver.3] , and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help Guide]. Mac: Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Connecting the product to a computer 1 . Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product. 2 . Turn on the product and the computer. 3 . Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (A) (supplied). Related Topic USB Connection USB LUN Setting Notes on use 4 - 484 - 0[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Importing images to the computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the Help of “PlayMemories Home.” Importing images to the computer without using “PlayMemories Home” (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard app[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Turning off the product. 1 . Click on the ta[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Disc type High - definition image quality (HD) A Blu -ray Disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. High - definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, su[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select a method suitable for your disc player. For details on creating a disc using “PlayMemories Home,” see the Help of “P[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu - ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary. Blu - ray recorder: High- definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorde[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Creating Blu -ray Discs You can create Blu -ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. The computer must be capable of creating Blu - ray Discs. BD - R (not re - writable) or BD - RE (rewritable) discs can be used. Multi -session recordings cannot be made. To create Blu - ray Discs using[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or e[...]

This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i - compatible devices and 1080 50i - compatible devices. To check whether this product is a 1080 60i - compatible device or 1080 50i - compatible device, look for the following marks on the bottom of the product. 1080 60i - compatible device: 60i 1080 50i - compatible device: 50i Notes for when on boar[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long a[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not m[...]

A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time while the power is on, the product turns off automat[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charg[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (“Memory Stick XC - HG Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo” media) SD card (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, ?[...]

Images recorded on a “Memory Stick XC -HG Duo” media and SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the product. If you connect your product to an incompatible dev[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R On cleaning Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slight[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. ILCE - 7 [ Image Size] : [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] * Standard 2GB: 280 images 4GB: 560 images 8GB: 1100 images 16GB: 2250 images 32GB: 4600 images 64GB: 9200 im[...]

32GB: 1200 images 64GB: 2400 images ILCE - 7R [ Image Size] : [L: 36M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] * Standard 2GB: 215 images 4GB: 440 images 8GB: 890 images 16GB: 1750 images 32GB: 3550 images 64GB: 7000 images Fine 2GB: 145 images 4GB: 295 images 8GB: 600 images 16GB: 1200 images 32GB: 2400 images 64GB: 4800 images Extra fine 2GB: 78 ima[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting con[...]

25p 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 64GB: 8 h 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 20 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 10 h 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specific[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation He[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product. NTSC system: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A - mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dea[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R LA -EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Not available Autofocus : Available with SAM/SSM lens only* AF system: Contrast AF AF/MF Select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus M[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R LA -EA2 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Not available. Autofocus : Available AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF Select: SAM lens: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. SSM lens: Can[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R LA -EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full size shooting- compatible lenses only Autofocus : Available with SAM/SSM lens only* AF system: Contrast AF AF/MF Select: Can be changed usi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R LA -EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available with full size shooting- compatible lenses only AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF Select: SAM lens: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Vertical grip You can attach a VG - C1EM vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. How to remove the battery [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high -definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High - Definition) signal using high - efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ( , , “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo”, , “Memory Stick XC - HG Duo”, , “Memory Stick Micro”, , “MagicGate”, “Pho[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 . Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. 2 . Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re - insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 . Initialize the settin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the lock lever is locked. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 395 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot turn on the product. After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, i[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP - FW50. When you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp on the product may flash in rare cases. If this happens, remove the battery pack and re - insert i[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off. This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Notes [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The battery pack is not charged. When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, remove the battery pack and re -insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 1[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write - protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash. The lens is not attached properly.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. You are shooting in RAW mode. Since RAW data files are large, RAW mode shooting may take time. The [Auto HDR] function is processing an image. The product is compiling images. Related Topi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. Ambient light is insufficient. The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto -focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or manual focus mode. Related Topic Focus Area Manual Focus Notes on use[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 405 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. Related Topic Date/Time Setup Area Setting Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubles[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troublesho[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance] . [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off] . To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset] . Related Topic White Balance Picture Effect Setting Reset Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyrig[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] . Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Related Topic Red Eye Reduction Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 411 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 412 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter - adjustment dial. Related Topic Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter - adjustment) Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 413 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). The picture was taken under backlit conditions, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 414 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The corners of the picture are too dark. If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the p[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image is blurred. Activate the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down and then shoot images. The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in product - shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand - held Twilight] and [Anti Mot[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, the product switches to the power - save mode. The product exits power - save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway. Related Topic Pwr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product, playback on this [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 419 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 420 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 421 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 422 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.] . Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 424 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 425 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] to record movies. Related Topic File Format (movie) Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 426 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Gui[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. Notes on us[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot use One -Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB termina[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot import images. Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection. When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. Related Topic Connecti[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using “PlayMemories Home” and play it back. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use “PlayMemories Home” to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Tro[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 434 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 435 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Trouble[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with [ Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9] , the lateral end of the image may be cut off. When printing images using your prin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R You cannot print images with the date. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing] . You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 439 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 440 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Related Topic Date/Time Setup Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R The product does not work properly. Turn off the product. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the product is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. If an AC - PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R “--E -” appears on the screen. Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 444 Find[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format ? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] , a[...]

The retractable lens with power zoom is retracted. Turn off the product and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Unable to print. You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. Turn the power off. Cool the product and wa[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -7/ILCE -7R Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again. Low light conditions Sweep Panoram[...]

Related Topic Sweep Panorama Lock - on AF Superior Auto Auto HDR Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 448[...]