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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 4-732-950-11(1) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1720/h_zz/ ILCE-7M3
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 4-732-950-11(1) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1720/h_zz/ ILCE-7M3
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... until you can quickly pull up information during shooting. To use the [In-Camera Guide] function, some basic functions. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1720/h_zz/ ILCE-7M3 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some settings must be made beforehand. For the quick start guide, see "Startup guide...
... until you can quickly pull up information during shooting. To use the [In-Camera Guide] function, some basic functions. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1720/h_zz/ ILCE-7M3 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some settings must be made beforehand. For the quick start guide, see "Startup guide...
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...be used there. Declaration of the FCC rules. Notes on the countries/regions. Operation is not intended for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For safety reasons, the power cord (B) is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW541200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Power Cord For the customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name Lens ILCE-7M3 Not supplied ILCE-7M3K FE28-70mmF3...
...be used there. Declaration of the FCC rules. Notes on the countries/regions. Operation is not intended for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For safety reasons, the power cord (B) is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW541200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Power Cord For the customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name Lens ILCE-7M3 Not supplied ILCE-7M3K FE28-70mmF3...
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... lower the volume. 7. Image sensor* 10. Mount 11. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Front side 1. Lens release button 5. Mounting index 9. Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these parts. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 Infrared remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in) 6. AF illuminator/Self...
... lower the volume. 7. Image sensor* 10. Mount 11. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Front side 1. Lens release button 5. Mounting index 9. Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these parts. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 Infrared remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in) 6. AF illuminator/Self...
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Battery cover release lever 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 28 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Bottom 1. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. Battery insertion slot 2. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Battery cover 3.
Battery cover release lever 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 28 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Bottom 1. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. Battery insertion slot 2. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Battery cover 3.
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Zoom ring 3. Focal-length scale 4. Mount index 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M3K) 1. Focal-length index 5. Lens contacts Do not touch this part directly. 6. Focusing ring 2.
Zoom ring 3. Focal-length scale 4. Mount index 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M3K) 1. Focal-length index 5. Lens contacts Do not touch this part directly. 6. Focusing ring 2.
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In addition, you press the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Your selection is determined when you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, ... of the control wheel or by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left /right side of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
In addition, you press the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Your selection is determined when you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, ... of the control wheel or by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left /right side of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
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Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31 The [Focus Standard] function is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. When [Focus Area] is assigned to manipulate it more precisely.
Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 31 The [Focus Standard] function is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. When [Focus Area] is assigned to manipulate it more precisely.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press ... or left. 6. Enters a space. Switches the next character to display "d." 4. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Input box The characters you want to enter "abd" Press the key for "abc" once to display "a" → select " "((5) Move cursor) and press...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press ... or left. 6. Enters a space. Switches the next character to display "d." 4. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 38 Input box The characters you want to enter "abd" Press the key for "abc" once to display "a" → select " "((5) Move cursor) and press...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Then, slide the lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Then, slide the lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover.
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...and the camera. Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable....laptop computer for an extended period of computers. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 55 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub.
...and the camera. Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable....laptop computer for an extended period of computers. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 55 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub.
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...power is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. The number of recordable images are not operated. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on non-stop shooting until the limit (... is taken every 30 seconds. Viewfinder mode Approx. 115 min. - Screen mode Approx. 210 min. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
...power is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. The number of recordable images are not operated. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on non-stop shooting until the limit (... is taken every 30 seconds. Viewfinder mode Approx. 115 min. - Screen mode Approx. 210 min. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
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As long as a power source, confirm that powering via USB is fully charged before use . 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 57 The data in progress ( ) is displayed on the monitor. Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is no...battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is ...
As long as a power source, confirm that powering via USB is fully charged before use . 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 57 The data in progress ( ) is displayed on the monitor. Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is no...battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is ...
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...type has been inserted. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to this product. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Notes on charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to the product and the wall outlet (wall socket), this...If the newly inserted battery is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 60 Do not connect with a new or different one and check that the battery pack is charging correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack...
...type has been inserted. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to this product. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Notes on charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to the product and the wall outlet (wall socket), this...If the newly inserted battery is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 60 Do not connect with a new or different one and check that the battery pack is charging correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack...
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...to or played on a memory card adaptor. Data recording/playback that the memory card is used for protection. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Notes on the memory card to become damaged. Be careful when you may be prompted to a computer or other storage location, then... About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: This Memory Stick is supported. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be interrupted in response to remove it . Never format the card in the middle of...
...to or played on a memory card adaptor. Data recording/playback that the memory card is used for protection. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Notes on the memory card to become damaged. Be careful when you may be prompted to a computer or other storage location, then... About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: This Memory Stick is supported. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be interrupted in response to remove it . Never format the card in the middle of...
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... shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 4-732-947...
... shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 4-732-947...
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...Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 69 Note When a setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is set to [Continuous AF].... the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. You cannot use the Mount Adaptor...be difficult for [Cont. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at the same time.
...Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 69 Note When a setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is set to [Continuous AF].... the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. You cannot use the Mount Adaptor...be difficult for [Cont. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at the same time.
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... AF]: [Wide]/[Zone]/[Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 70 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3...
... AF]: [Wide]/[Zone]/[Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 70 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3...
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... focus mode switch on the lens. When the focus mode switch on AF SteadyShot: In-body 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 71 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Lenses that...
... focus mode switch on the lens. When the focus mode switch on AF SteadyShot: In-body 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 71 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Lenses that...
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... LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product in advance. If you do not lose it. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be stored inside the vertical grip... battery cover hinge with the battery cover shaft hole to the wall outlet (wall socket). For details, refer to hold. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72
... LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product in advance. If you do not lose it. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M3 α7III Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be stored inside the vertical grip... battery cover hinge with the battery cover shaft hole to the wall outlet (wall socket). For details, refer to hold. 4-732-947-14(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72