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https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 5-007-325-11(2) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 5-007-325-11(2) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
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...-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the camera. Refer to view a description, and then press the (Delete) button. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions. GB 2
...-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the camera. Refer to view a description, and then press the (Delete) button. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions. GB 2
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Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Infrared remote sensor 4. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. 6. Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Front side 1. Image sensor* 9. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 2. Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these parts. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 23 Mounting index 8. Lens release button 5. Mount 10. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp When the lens is removed 7.
Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Infrared remote sensor 4. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. 6. Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Front side 1. Image sensor* 9. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 2. Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these parts. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 23 Mounting index 8. Lens release button 5. Mount 10. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp When the lens is removed 7.
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... the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 33 Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Changing the function of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using the control wheel You can select setting items by...
... the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 33 Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Changing the function of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using the control wheel You can select setting items by...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector in the default settings. The [Focus Standard] function is ... can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector in the default settings. The [Focus Standard] function is ... can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. Related Topic Focus Area Focus Standard 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34
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... under "Related Topic" at the bottom of custom key settings, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-7rm4/custom.php Hint You can recall functions more quickly by using the Function menu to configure each setting directly from MENU...Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation. Custom Button 3 3. Center Button 7. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you want...
... under "Related Topic" at the bottom of custom key settings, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-7rm4/custom.php Hint You can recall functions more quickly by using the Function menu to configure each setting directly from MENU...Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation. Custom Button 3 3. Center Button 7. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you want...
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... frequently used functions more quickly by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. 39 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the... a menu of 12 functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-7rm4/function.php Hint You can register twelve functions to the function menu. For details on the control wheel repeatedly to display a...
... frequently used functions more quickly by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. 39 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the... a menu of 12 functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-7rm4/function.php Hint You can register twelve functions to the function menu. For details on the control wheel repeatedly to display a...
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...Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 43 Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Input box The characters you press this key, the character type... wheel, then press the center to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV How to the right or left. 6. Move the cursor on the screen.
...Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 43 Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Input box The characters you press this key, the character type... wheel, then press the center to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV How to the right or left. 6. Move the cursor on the screen.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable. 1 Turn off the ..., or a computer connected through a USB hub. The camera may cause a malfunction. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 61 Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Do not leave the product connected to...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable. 1 Turn off the ..., or a computer connected through a USB hub. The camera may cause a malfunction. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 61 Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Do not leave the product connected to...
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... ten times. Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on and off , etc. Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) The numbers for "Shooting (still images... shooting (movies): No operations other than starting and ending shooting are performed. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. Approx. 670 Approx. 530...
... ten times. Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on and off , etc. Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) The numbers for "Shooting (still images... shooting (movies): No operations other than starting and ending shooting are performed. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 62 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. Approx. 670 Approx. 530...
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... pack into the camera. 2 Connect the camera to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 When using the AC adaptor, etc. As long as a power source, confirm that powering via USB is in the memory card may be... battery pack into the camera. to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a USB cable and an AC adaptor, etc. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket).
... pack into the camera. 2 Connect the camera to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 When using the AC adaptor, etc. As long as a power source, confirm that powering via USB is in the memory card may be... battery pack into the camera. to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a USB cable and an AC adaptor, etc. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket).
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If the charge lamp flashes again, this may be faulty. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Check that the battery pack is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may indicate a faulty ... it with a new or different one and check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Notes on charging the battery pack If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert...
If the charge lamp flashes again, this may be faulty. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Check that the battery pack is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may indicate a faulty ... it with a new or different one and check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Notes on charging the battery pack If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert...
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... S HD]. [Recording Mode] under [Rec. Media Settings] is used This camera only supports SD memory cards (UHS-II compatible). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Memory cards that can be used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be recorded simultaneously... them to a computer using PlayMemories Home. When using a combination of recordable images Recordable movie times Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69
... S HD]. [Recording Mode] under [Rec. Media Settings] is used This camera only supports SD memory cards (UHS-II compatible). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Memory cards that can be used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be recorded simultaneously... them to a computer using PlayMemories Home. When using a combination of recordable images Recordable movie times Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card ... card. In this case, set to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this prompt, as in a malfunction. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 To use or store the memory card under the sun Locations exposed to this product. When inserting a memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card ... card. In this case, set to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this prompt, as in a malfunction. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 To use or store the memory card under the sun Locations exposed to this product. When inserting a memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If...
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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-7RM4 α7RIV Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward. When the lens hood is attached properly... the red index mark on the hood. (There may be partially reflected in the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 73 Note Attach the lens hood properly.
... 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-7RM4 α7RIV Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward. When the lens hood is attached properly... the red index mark on the hood. (There may be partially reflected in the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 73 Note Attach the lens hood properly.
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...or may be difficult for [Cont. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 74 If you can turn the sound off by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. ... if [Focus Mode] is selected for the product to [Continuous AF]. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at...
...or may be difficult for [Cont. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 74 If you can turn the sound off by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. ... if [Focus Mode] is selected for the product to [Continuous AF]. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you attach them at...
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...: [Wide]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 75 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3...
...: [Wide]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 75 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3...
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...mode switch on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 76 Lenses that do not support DMF (with a focus mode switch): Can be changed using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Focus Mode: LA... Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/Automatic AF/DMF* * Only available when using the focus mode switch on the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera.
...mode switch on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 76 Lenses that do not support DMF (with a focus mode switch): Can be changed using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Focus Mode: LA... Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/Automatic AF/DMF* * Only available when using the focus mode switch on the lens. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera.
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... the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Note The LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product, the battery remaining is attached to the camera. For ... can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you attach them at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be charged while the ...
... the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Note The LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product, the battery remaining is attached to the camera. For ... can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you attach them at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be charged while the ...
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... in the camera, do so. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 78 When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit, remove the camera's battery cover. For details, refer also to shoot for long periods. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Multi Battery Adaptor Kit You can use the Multi...
... in the camera, do so. 5-007-328-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 78 When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit, remove the camera's battery cover. For details, refer also to shoot for long periods. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM4 α7RIV Multi Battery Adaptor Kit You can use the Multi...
