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https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 5-021-320-11(1) "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/2010/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 5-021-320-11(1) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
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The "Help Guide" is an on-line manual that you can quickly pull up information during shooting. The "Startup guide" introduces the initial procedures from when you open the package until you want ... item for which you release the shutter for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions.
The "Help Guide" is an on-line manual that you can quickly pull up information during shooting. The "Startup guide" introduces the initial procedures from when you open the package until you want ... item for which you release the shutter for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions.
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... cap (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Cable Protector (1) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with this manual) ••Reference Guide (1) GB 6 Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Startup guide 1: Checking the camera and the supplied items The number...;•Battery charger (1) ••Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/ regions) ••Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Instruction Manual (1) (this equipment.
... cap (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Cable Protector (1) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with this manual) ••Reference Guide (1) GB 6 Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Startup guide 1: Checking the camera and the supplied items The number...;•Battery charger (1) ••Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/ regions) ••Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) ••Instruction Manual (1) (this equipment.
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Manually adjust both the shutter speed and the aperture value). GB 19 The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. You ... subject without blurring, or when you want to shoot a water or light trail. Mode dial Shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Description The camera shoots with your favorite exposure. (B) Movie recording modes Mode dial Shooting mode Movie S&Q Motion Description You can set shooting functions such...
Manually adjust both the shutter speed and the aperture value). GB 19 The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. You ... subject without blurring, or when you want to shoot a water or light trail. Mode dial Shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Description The camera shoots with your favorite exposure. (B) Movie recording modes Mode dial Shooting mode Movie S&Q Motion Description You can set shooting functions such...
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...Exposure Mode] Select the desired exposure mode from among P/A/S/M. When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to which [Av Auto/Manual Switch] or [Tv Auto/Manual Switch] under [Auto/Manual Swt. If you can register various shooting settings, such as the exposure mode (P / A / S / M), aperture (F value... on the MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting. Memory], you select the manual setting, turn the front/rear dial and set the desired value. (C) Registration recall modes Mode dial 1/2/3 Shooting mode Recall Camera Setting ...
...Exposure Mode] Select the desired exposure mode from among P/A/S/M. When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to which [Av Auto/Manual Switch] or [Tv Auto/Manual Switch] under [Auto/Manual Swt. If you can register various shooting settings, such as the exposure mode (P / A / S / M), aperture (F value... on the MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting. Memory], you select the manual setting, turn the front/rear dial and set the desired value. (C) Registration recall modes Mode dial 1/2/3 Shooting mode Recall Camera Setting ...
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...;•Menu items for shooting still images are displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Movie recording modes ( /S&Q) ••Menu items for recording movies are displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icons used in this manual : Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M) : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes (Movie/S&Q) : Menu items displayed in the [Shooting...
...;•Menu items for shooting still images are displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Movie recording modes ( /S&Q) ••Menu items for recording movies are displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icons used in this manual : Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M) : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes (Movie/S&Q) : Menu items displayed in the [Shooting...
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...the subject is motionless, or continues to focus when the subject is no beep when the camera focuses. (DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you cannot focus on a subject more quickly than when using auto focus, use... [Manual Focus]. If you focus on the intended subject using [Manual Focus] from the second shot. (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is motionless. (Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF]...
...the subject is motionless, or continues to focus when the subject is no beep when the camera focuses. (DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you cannot focus on a subject more quickly than when using auto focus, use... [Manual Focus]. If you focus on the intended subject using [Manual Focus] from the second shot. (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is motionless. (Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF]...
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This does not affect the actual recorded images. ••Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are using auto focus ••Dark and distant subjects ••Subjects with poor contrast ••Subjects seen through glass ••... the mode dial is in focus. Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using a lens that the focus is set to infinity in the [Manual Focus] mode or the [DMF] mode, make sure that supports phase detection AF (page 35). ••When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is on...
This does not affect the actual recorded images. ••Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are using auto focus ••Dark and distant subjects ••Subjects with poor contrast ••Subjects seen through glass ••... the mode dial is in focus. Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using a lens that the focus is set to infinity in the [Manual Focus] mode or the [DMF] mode, make sure that supports phase detection AF (page 35). ••When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is on...
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...the smartphone as a remote commander to operate the camera, refer to the "Help Guide." ••The Wi-Fi functions introduced in this manual are not guaranteed to operate on all smartphones or tablets. ••The Wi-Fi functions of this camera are not available when connected to...images will be connected from the smartphone screen. For details on how to connect to a smartphone, refer to the following support sites: https://www.sony.net/dics/iem02/ ••For details on other connection methods, types of images that , launch Imaging Edge Mobile on the camera. When ...
...the smartphone as a remote commander to operate the camera, refer to the "Help Guide." ••The Wi-Fi functions introduced in this manual are not guaranteed to operate on all smartphones or tablets. ••The Wi-Fi functions of this camera are not available when connected to...images will be connected from the smartphone screen. For details on how to connect to a smartphone, refer to the following support sites: https://www.sony.net/dics/iem02/ ••For details on other connection methods, types of images that , launch Imaging Edge Mobile on the camera. When ...
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... interface shoe. Sets the time code. Applies the SteadyShot function according to the focal length set using [ Focal Length] when [ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual]. Shoe Audio Set. Sets the recording format for the time code. Sets whether to NTSC.) Sets the count up format for the time code on...
... interface shoe. Sets the time code. Applies the SteadyShot function according to the focal length set using [ Focal Length] when [ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual]. Shoe Audio Set. Sets the recording format for the time code. Sets whether to NTSC.) Sets the count up format for the time code on...
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.../ [Spot], etc.) Face Priority in Multi Metering Sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [ Metering Mode] is set manually. You can limit the range of the aperture value and shutter speed independently. The function is available when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to... exposure compensation dial position is set to maintain the exposure value set using [ Exposure Comp.] when you can switch the auto/manual setting of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. When recording ...
.../ [Spot], etc.) Face Priority in Multi Metering Sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [ Metering Mode] is set manually. You can limit the range of the aperture value and shutter speed independently. The function is available when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to... exposure compensation dial position is set to maintain the exposure value set using [ Exposure Comp.] when you can switch the auto/manual setting of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. When recording ...
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...of time the image will be played back. GB 55 Finding functions from a specified date, all still images in -focus areas when focusing manually. Initial Focus Mag. Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of infocus areas. AF in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Sets ...Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Playback Target Select Playback Media View Mode Magnification Enlarge Image Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus. Time Initial Focus Mag. Sets the color used to be shown...
...of time the image will be played back. GB 55 Finding functions from a specified date, all still images in -focus areas when focusing manually. Initial Focus Mag. Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of infocus areas. AF in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Sets ...Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Playback Target Select Playback Media View Mode Magnification Enlarge Image Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus. Time Initial Focus Mag. Sets the color used to be shown...
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... information obtained from a paired smartphone. Resets the SSID and password shared with devices with a Bluetooth device. When the camera is displayed. Registers an access point manually. Pairs the camera with permission to connect to obtain location information from a paired smartphone. Sets whether or not to a paired device, the name of the...
... information obtained from a paired smartphone. Resets the SSID and password shared with devices with a Bluetooth device. When the camera is displayed. Registers an access point manually. Pairs the camera with permission to connect to obtain location information from a paired smartphone. Sets whether or not to a paired device, the name of the...
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... Delete All Display From My Menu Adds desired menu items to automatically optimize the image sensor when the camera is pressed. Performs image sensor optimization manually. Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. Deletes all the menu items added to display the My Menu first when the MENU button is...
... Delete All Display From My Menu Adds desired menu items to automatically optimize the image sensor when the camera is pressed. Performs image sensor optimization manually. Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. Deletes all the menu items added to display the My Menu first when the MENU button is...
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... been fully charged until the charge lamp has turned off the camera, and then remove the memory card. Pay special attention in this manual The data on continuous shooting During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. GB ...damaged, stop using a battery pack that you take a break at an ordinary ambient temperature of unwellness. Notes on using the camera immediately. Sony lenses/accessories Using this unit with the viewfinder, you may drop it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as described in ...
... been fully charged until the charge lamp has turned off the camera, and then remove the memory card. Pay special attention in this manual The data on continuous shooting During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. GB ...damaged, stop using a battery pack that you take a break at an ordinary ambient temperature of unwellness. Notes on using the camera immediately. Sony lenses/accessories Using this unit with the viewfinder, you may drop it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as described in ...
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...: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Frequency band: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode WW389565 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Security: WEP.../WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode About this product/Notes on use GB 85 Movies (XAVC HS format): XAVC Ver2.0: compliant with the MP4 format Video: ...
...: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Frequency band: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode WW389565 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Security: WEP.../WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode About this product/Notes on use GB 85 Movies (XAVC HS format): XAVC Ver2.0: compliant with the MP4 format Video: ...
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... answers to frequently asked questions can be used in this manual are, in this product/Notes on use of their respective developers or manufacturers. and any use ••The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is under license. ••QR Code is a trademark... marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. GB 87 However, the or marks may not be found at our Customer Support Website. About this manual.
... answers to frequently asked questions can be used in this manual are, in this product/Notes on use of their respective developers or manufacturers. and any use ••The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is under license. ••QR Code is a trademark... marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. GB 87 However, the or marks may not be found at our Customer Support Website. About this manual.
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Shooting 39 Custom Key 24 D Delete 14 Diopter-adjustment 67 Direct manual focus 30 DISP button 28 DMF 30 Drive Mode 38 E Expand Spot 32 Eye AF 35 Eye sensor 66 F Fn 25 Focus 30 Focus Area ... indicator 31 Focus Mode 30 Function button 25 H Help Guide 2 I Imaging Edge Desktop 43 In-Camera Guide 2 L Language 59 Lens 10 List of icons 74 M Manual Focus 30 Memory card 9, 82 MENU button 21 MF 30 Mode dial 18 Monitor 74 Multi Interface Shoe 68 Multi-selector 17 P Phase detection AF...
Shooting 39 Custom Key 24 D Delete 14 Diopter-adjustment 67 Direct manual focus 30 DISP button 28 DMF 30 Drive Mode 38 E Expand Spot 32 Eye AF 35 Eye sensor 66 F Fn 25 Focus 30 Focus Area ... indicator 31 Focus Mode 30 Function button 25 H Help Guide 2 I Imaging Edge Desktop 43 In-Camera Guide 2 L Language 59 Lens 10 List of icons 74 M Manual Focus 30 Memory card 9, 82 MENU button 21 MF 30 Mode dial 18 Monitor 74 Multi Interface Shoe 68 Multi-selector 17 P Phase detection AF...
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...) Shooting movies Finding functions from MENU Using the shooting functions Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto...
...) Shooting movies Finding functions from MENU Using the shooting functions Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto...
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SS White balance White Balance (still image/movie) Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) 5 Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) AE lock AEL w/ Shutter Zebra Display Selecting the ISO...
SS White balance White Balance (still image/movie) Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) 5 Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) AE lock AEL w/ Shutter Zebra Display Selecting the ISO...