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How to Use 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 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Find Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
How to Use 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 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Find Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
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...AF 41 Time Set the duration for the peaking function in auto focus mode. Lock-on the screen automatically to make fine adjustments manually after the focus is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Use this function when it is locked. Peaking ...area. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Focus Magnifier You can make manual focusing easier. This function allows you can adjust the focus...
...AF 41 Time Set the duration for the peaking function in auto focus mode. Lock-on the screen automatically to make fine adjustments manually after the focus is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Use this function when it is locked. Peaking ...area. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Focus Magnifier You can make manual focusing easier. This function allows you can adjust the focus...
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...mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately). AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. Phase Detect. AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to the subject 42 Measuring... adjust the focus and the exposure separately. The red AF illuminator allows the product to use autofocus when you press the button. Area (ILCE-7) Sets whether or not to adjust and register an autofocused position for Phase Detection AF. Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or...
...mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately). AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. Phase Detect. AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to the subject 42 Measuring... adjust the focus and the exposure separately. The red AF illuminator allows the product to use autofocus when you press the button. Area (ILCE-7) Sets whether or not to adjust and register an autofocused position for Phase Detection AF. Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or...
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...the network settings to default settings. Resets all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point manually. You can register your access point has the WPS button, you can change the device that has ...permission to connect. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 71 SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote ...Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Changing the settings of this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
...the network settings to default settings. Resets all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point manually. You can register your access point has the WPS button, you can change the device that has ...permission to connect. Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 71 SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote ...Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Changing the settings of this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
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...to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R List of any subject under any condition with the desired exposure by the product. Also you want to blur the background, etc. SCN (Scene ...Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to adjust the aperture and shoot when you can select the desired shooting mode by manually adjusting the shutter speed. A (Aperture Priority): Allows you to the scene. 125 Related Topic
...to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R List of any subject under any condition with the desired exposure by the product. Also you want to blur the background, etc. SCN (Scene ...Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to adjust the aperture and shoot when you can select the desired shooting mode by manually adjusting the shutter speed. A (Aperture Priority): Allows you to the scene. 125 Related Topic
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... you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 140 The brightness of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. Hint You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.... of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the image on use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Manual Exposure You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the...
... you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 140 The brightness of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. Hint You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.... of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the image on use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Manual Exposure You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the...
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...to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated. Related Topic Manual Exposure Notes on the image. However, you use a tripod. When the [Drive Mode] function is in [BULB] mode tend to blur. We recommend... that you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [Cont. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of light, such as the shutter button is indicated. 3. When [Picture Effect] ...
...to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated. Related Topic Manual Exposure Notes on the image. However, you use a tripod. When the [Drive Mode] function is in [BULB] mode tend to blur. We recommend... that you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [Cont. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of light, such as the shutter button is indicated. 3. When [Picture Effect] ...
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... Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 143 MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. Manual Exposure: Allows you have changed the position of the mode dial. Menu item details Program Auto: ... check the image angle before shooting. 1. You can be adjusted manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to (...
... Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 143 MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. Manual Exposure: Allows you have changed the position of the mode dial. Menu item details Program Auto: ... check the image angle before shooting. 1. You can be adjusted manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to (...
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...): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is pressed and held halfway down. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the focus you to use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013... Sony Corporation 162 Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on use manual focus and auto focus in motion. (DMF): Allows you set to [Continuous AF], the beep does...
...): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is pressed and held halfway down. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the focus you to use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013... Sony Corporation 162 Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on use manual focus and auto focus in motion. (DMF): Allows you set to [Continuous AF], the beep does...
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MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Notes on the screen. Find When you can adjust the focus manually. 1. Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Manual Focus When it is displayed on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 165 Rotate the focus ring to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is difficult to achieve sharp focus.
MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Notes on the screen. Find When you can adjust the focus manually. 1. Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Manual Focus When it is displayed on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 165 Rotate the focus ring to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is difficult to achieve sharp focus.
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... shutter button halfway down to achieve a sharper focus. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Direct manual focus (DMF) You can quickly focus on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 166 This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1. Press the shutter button halfway down , rotate...
... shutter button halfway down to achieve a sharper focus. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Direct manual focus (DMF) You can quickly focus on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 166 This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1. Press the shutter button halfway down , rotate...
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...pressing wheel. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. Turn the focus ring to make manual focusing easier. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R MF Assist (still image) ...Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. on use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Time Notes on the center of the control Note You cannot use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
...pressing wheel. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. Turn the focus ring to make manual focusing easier. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R MF Assist (still image) ...Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. on use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Time Notes on the center of the control Note You cannot use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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... is magnified. Press on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 168 The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is ... Hint Each time you want to enlarge using up/down to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. The [Focus ...Magnifier] function will be released after shooting. When focusing manually, you can record images while an image is pressed halfway. Time Notes on the center of the...
... is magnified. Press on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 168 The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is ... Hint Each time you want to enlarge using up/down to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. The [Focus ...Magnifier] function will be released after shooting. When focusing manually, you can record images while an image is pressed halfway. Time Notes on the center of the...
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... Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to middle. The outline of in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Color Notes on the subject and shooting situation. Help Guide Find... How to confirm the focus easily. 1. Off (default setting): Does not use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 170 This function allows you to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R...
... Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to middle. The outline of in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Color Notes on the subject and shooting situation. Help Guide Find... How to confirm the focus easily. 1. Off (default setting): Does not use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 170 This function allows you to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R...
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Yellow: Enhances outlines in white. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in yellow. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Level Find Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 171 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in red. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting.
Yellow: Enhances outlines in white. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in yellow. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Level Find Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 171 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in red. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting.
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During manual focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF/MF button is being held down . Hint If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] ... focus. Related Topic Function of the AF/MF button Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 176 Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to manual. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to...
During manual focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF/MF button is being held down . Hint If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] ... focus. Related Topic Function of the AF/MF button Notes on use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 176 Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to manual. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to...
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...Autofocus]/[DMF] Front dial: Moves the focus area frame up /down. When the focus mode is set the area to be magnified when focusing manually. Front dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left button Function of the right button Function of the center button Notes on use ... AEL button Function of the Custom button Function of the down button Function of the left . Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Settings Sets up /down. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Settings]. 2. Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified up /...
...Autofocus]/[DMF] Front dial: Moves the focus area frame up /down. When the focus mode is set the area to be magnified when focusing manually. Front dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left button Function of the right button Function of the center button Notes on use ... AEL button Function of the Custom button Function of the down button Function of the left . Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Settings Sets up /down. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Settings]. 2. Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified up /...
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... or back-lit conditions. When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus], etc. [Eye AF] may not be able to focus on the face. When the...the shade. Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 182 When the eyes are closed. If the camera cannot detect a person's face, you cannot use... key to which you press the button. 1. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Eye AF Focuses on a person's eyes when you have assigned the [Eye AF] function and focus ...
... or back-lit conditions. When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus], etc. [Eye AF] may not be able to focus on the face. When the...the shade. Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use 4 - 484 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 182 When the eyes are closed. If the camera cannot detect a person's face, you cannot use... key to which you press the button. 1. Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Eye AF Focuses on a person's eyes when you have assigned the [Eye AF] function and focus ...
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... when the exposure compensation dial is set to +2.0EV, the "+2.0EV" setting will be reflected in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Manual Exposure], you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you set to "0." Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. You can adjust the...
... when the exposure compensation dial is set to +2.0EV, the "+2.0EV" setting will be reflected in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Manual Exposure], you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you set to "0." Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. You can adjust the...
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Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Exposure compensation dial Based on use the flash, you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Note You can ....comp.set automatically (auto exposure). 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial. Related Topic Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can adjust the exposure in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Exposure compensation dial Based on use the flash, you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Note You can ....comp.set automatically (auto exposure). 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial. Related Topic Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can adjust the exposure in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use