Page 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Recommended pages in the Help Guide Finding functions from MENU You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu item on the list.
Page 2 Basic Knowledge Improve your shooting techniques by learning the basics of camera. Shooting tips Learn how to choose lenses and shooting techniques in various scenes. How to use the “Help Guide” Before Use Checking the camera and the supplied items Memory cards that can be used Notes on using your camera Precautions...
Page 3: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the Main menu (shooting setting list) Using the function menu Using the C (custom) buttons Using the DISP (Display Setting) button Using the Delete button Using the AEL button Using the AF-ON button Using the front dial and rear dial (L/R) Using the keyboard In-Camera Guide Preparing the camera/Basic shooting operations...
Page 4 Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting BULB Timer Settings Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Auto Slow Shutter Focusing Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Tracking subject (Tracking function) Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Subject Recognition Focusing using subject recognition functions...
Page 5 Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) AF Frame Move Amt (still image/movie) Focus Area Color (still image/movie) AF Area Auto Clear Area Disp. dur Tracking AF-C Area Display Phase Detect. Area AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Transition Speed AF Subj.
Page 6 Adjusting the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Histogram display Exposure step (still image/movie) Exposure Std. Adjust (still image/movie) D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) Metering Mode (still image/movie) Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) AE lock AEL w/ Shutter Zebra Display Selecting the ISO sensitivity...
Page 7 Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting Focus Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Shooting still images with a higher resolution (Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.) Setting the image quality and recording format JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Image Quality Settings: RAW File Type...
Page 8 Touch Panel Settings Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Shutter settings Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Shutter Type e-Front Curtain Shut. Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Set.
Page 9 External Flash Set. Reg. Flash Shooting Set Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image)
Page 10: Customizing The Camera
Shoe Audio Set. TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Livestreaming video and audio USB Streaming (movie) Customizing the camera Contents of this chapter Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Registering and recalling camera settings Camera Set.
Page 11 Function Ring(Lens) Lock Operation Parts Recording movies by pressing the shutter button REC w/ Shutter (movie) Monitor/viewfinder settings Select Finder/Monitor Monitor Flip Direction DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Viewing Contents of this chapter Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag.
Page 12: Changing The Camera Settings
Protecting recorded images (Protect) Adding information to images Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Rotating an image (Rotate) Crop Extracting still images from a movie Photo Capture JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm.
Page 13 IPTC Information Copyright Info Write Serial Number (still image/movie) Network settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl WPS Push Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Security(IPsec) Reset Network Set.
Page 14 USB settings USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply External output settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI General settings Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio signals Video Light Mode Anti-dust Function Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Version...
Page 15 Using a smartphone as a remote commander Using a smartphone as a remote commander Remote Shoot Setting (smartphone) Transferring images to a Smartphone Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Reset Transfer Status (transferring to a smartphone) Connecting while the camera is turned OFF Cnct.
Page 16 List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen List of default setting values Specifications Trademarks License If you have problems Troubleshooting Warning messages 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 17 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV How to use the “Help Guide” The “Help Guide” is a “Web Instruction Manual” that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the “Help Guide” to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the camera.
Page 18 Method C: Finding functions from MENU If you want to search for information while checking it against the MENU screen of the camera, use the “Finding functions from MENU” page. Select a MENU item from the list to go directly to the description page. Viewing information about related features “Related Topic”...
Page 19 Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer) To print only the page currently being displayed, select the [ Print] button at the top of the page. When the printing screen appears, specify your printer. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery Charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions) Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) USB Type-C cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1)
Page 21 Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached to the camera) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 22: Memory Cards That Can Be Used
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. For still-image shooting The following memory cards can be used.
Page 23 SDHC memory card FAT32 Charge the battery pack sufficiently before attempting to recover the database files on the memory card. Related Topic Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times S&Q Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 25: On Operating Temperatures
Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
Page 26: On Moisture Condensation
If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed.
Page 27 For lens-integrated cameras Always attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap) For interchangeable-lens cameras Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera.
Page 28: On Image Data Compatibility
Notes on security SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS.
Page 29 Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
Page 30: How To Store The Battery Pack
If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Notes On Memory Card
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Notes on memory card (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged.
Page 33 For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the following URL. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php Note When executing the cleaning mode, remove the lens with the camera turned on.
Page 34 During cleaning, the filter glass on the image sensor makes a vibrating sound. This is not a malfunction. Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens Anti-dust Function 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 35: Cleaning The Lens
If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the monitor may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 36: Front Side
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Lens release button Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Visible light and IR sensor Do not cover this part during shooting.
Page 38: Rear Side
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Rear side Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3) For viewing: (Protect) button MENU button...
Page 39: Adjusting The Monitor Angle
C1 button (Custom button 1) For shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button For shooting: AEL button [AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button in the default settings. For viewing: (Image index) button Multi-selector For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for transferring images to a smartphone by pressing this button.
Page 40 In the default settings, the inversion of the display is automatically switched on and off depending on how the monitor is positioned. You can lock the display method with the following settings: MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Monitor Flip Direction]. Related Topic Front side Top side Sides Bottom 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: Top Side
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Top side Still/Movie/S&Q dial You can switch the shooting mode. Turn the Still/Movie/S&Q dial while pressing the lock release button on the front of the dial. Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center. Rear dial L You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
Page 42 If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 43 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Sides HDMI type A jack (Flash sync) terminal Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack USB Type-C terminal Charge lamp...
Page 44 SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for USB communications.
Page 45 Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (D). To remove the cable protector Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector. Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Bottom 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Bottom Lock lever Battery insertion slot Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover. To attach the battery cover Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.
Page 47 Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Sides 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Basic icons displayed on the monitor This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). The examples are of the display when the screen is in the all-information display mode. The displayed content and positions are for reference only, and may differ from the actual display.
Page 49 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. Slot number of the memory card recording the shooting data and recordable movie time ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. (The ISO value automatically set by the camera is displayed.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 50 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Touch operations on the monitor By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. Touch operations (on the shooting screen) Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus).
Page 51 You can open the function menu by swiping upward quickly on the shooting screen. Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Func. in Shooting Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Using The Control Wheel
During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Using The Multi-Selector
[Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot L] [Tracking: Expand Spot] The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Focus Standard 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: Mode Dial
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial You can use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting. Still/Movie/S&Q dial Use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to select a shooting mode. Turn the Still/Movie/S&Q dial while pressing the lock release button on the front of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial.
Page 55: Exposure Mode
Mode Exposure Description dial mode Program Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the Auto aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO] . Aperture The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Select Priority this when you want to blur the background or focus on the entire screen.
Page 57: Using The Menu
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the menu The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen. (A) Menu tab Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.
Page 58 (A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will appear on the monitor. Select a parameter or execute the function. If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU button and go back to the previous screen.
Page 59 : Menu items displayed in any of the still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, or slow- motion/quick-motion shooting modes Related Topic Add Item Display From My Menu Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Using the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 60 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the Main menu (shooting setting list) Select the (Main) tab on the menu screen to display a list of shooting settings. You can confirm the settings before shooting or for each scene, and also change the settings directly from this screen. Main menu for shooting movies Main1 Rec Frame Rate/...
Page 61 Shooting Format Recording Media File Settings Shoot Mode SteadyShot Focus Mode Focus Area Subject Recog in AF Recognition Target Remaining battery level Main menu for shooting still images Main1 Shutter Speed Aperture Exposure Comp. Format...
Page 62 You can open the setting screens by touching the icons on the main menu when [Touch Operation] is set to [On]. Related Topic Using the menu Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Using The Function Menu
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the function menu If you press the Fn (function) button during shooting, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions such as the Drive Mode and Focus Mode is displayed on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the functions. Example of function menu The displayed items differ depending on the camera status.
Page 64 Turn the front dial to select the desired setting, and press the center of the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial L or rear dial R. Using the Fn button in the [For viewfinder] display If you press the Fn button while the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], you can directly operate items you want to change.
Page 65 Creative Look] and [ Picture Profile], cannot be operated on the [For viewfinder] screen unless you enter the dedicated setting screen. Related Topic Fn Menu Settings Using the DISP (Display Setting) button Touch Panel Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 66 If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired function. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the DISP (Display Setting) button By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display switches each time the DISP button is pressed. The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately.
Page 68 In the movie recording modes, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], the display will switch to all information when movie shooting starts. Related Topic DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Using The Delete Button
Other than the single-image playback screen, you can also use the (Delete) button for the following operations. Custom Key In-Camera Guide Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete confirm. Delete pressing twice Using the C (custom) buttons In-Camera Guide 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Using The Ael Button
AEL button at the desired brightness to perform metering and lock the exposure (AE lock function). Once the exposure is locked, refocus on the subject and shoot the image. Hint In the default settings, [AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button. Related Topic AE lock 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 You can use the AF-ON button to adjust the focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down ([AF On] function) in the following cases: When you want to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. When you want to focus and release the shutter separately. Related Topic AF On 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 72 Related Topic Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Av/Tv Rotate 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Using The Keyboard
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Using the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page. Input box The characters you entered are displayed.
Page 74 To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Related Topic Copyright Info Access Point Set. Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Edit Device Name Security(IPsec) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: In-Camera Guide
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 76: Charging The Battery Pack Using A Charger
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Charging the battery pack using a charger Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Place the battery pack on the battery charger aligning the direction of (triangle) mark. Slide the battery pack to the end. Connect the power cord (supplied) to the battery charger, and connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 77 “Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery.” Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 78: Inserting/Removing The Battery Pack
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Inserting/removing the battery pack Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
Page 79 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using a charger Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 80 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery You can use a USB cable to charge from an external power source, such as a commercially available USB AC adaptor or mobile battery.
Page 82: Using The Battery Charger Abroad
Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)
When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use. Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies. Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 84: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera. While sliding the switch on the memory card cover in the direction of , slide the cover in the direction of to open it.
Page 85: To Remove The Memory Card
Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 86: Attaching/Removing A Lens
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Attaching/removing a lens Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.
Page 87 Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.
Page 88 Related Topic Mount Adaptor 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Setting Language, Date And Time
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Setting language, date and time The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON”...
Page 90 If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera. The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at regular intervals. Related Topic Area/Date/Time Setting Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) Using the control wheel 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Full Time DMF Making it easy to check whether the camera is on standby or recording when set to a movie mode Emphasized REC Display Resetting shooting settings or resetting all camera settings Setting Reset 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting conditions. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
Page 93 An icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed. Doing so will prevent images from being recorded normally. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Playing back still images Auto Review (still image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to record movies in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the recording conditions. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Movie) to select the movie recording mode.
Page 95 Press the custom key to which [Subject Recognition AF] is assigned. Touch the subject on the monitor. To record movie audio in 4 channels Attach a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel and 24-bit audio recording to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. Hint You can also assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key.
Page 96 Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Shoe Audio Set. Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) REC w/ Shutter (movie) Audio Recording Recordable movie times 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. In the table below, the modes in which each MENU item is displayed are indicated by the still image/movie/S&Q icons. : The menu item is displayed when the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (still image shooting mode).
Page 98 Groups Menu items HLG Still Image Color Space Lens Compensation Format Rec. Media Settings: Recording Media Rec. Media Settings: Recording Media Media Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media Recover Image DB Display Media Info. File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File IPTC Information Copyright Info...
Page 99 Groups Menu items Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Time Code Preset User Bit Preset Time Code Format TC/UB Time Code Run Time Code Make User Bit Time Rec SteadyShot SteadyShot Image Stabilization SteadyShot Adjust. Focal Length Zoom Zoom Range...
Page 100 Groups Menu items Auto Slow Shutter ISO Range Limit ISO AUTO Min. SS Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Exposure Comp. Exposure Comp. Exposure step Exposure Std. Adjust Metering Mode Face Priority in Multi Metering Metering Spot Metering Point AEL w/ Shutter Flash Mode Flash Comp.
Page 101 Groups Menu items Focus Mode Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF AF/MF AF w/ Shutter Full Time DMF Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity AF Assist Focus Area Focus Area Limit Switch V/H AF Area Focus Area Color...
Page 102 Groups Menu items Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. AF in Focus Mag. Initial Focus Mag. Peaking Display Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Groups Menu items Select Playback Media Playback Target View Mode Enlarge Image Magnification...
Page 103 Groups Menu items Display as Group Display Rotation Focus Frame Display Disp Specified Time Img. Image Jump Setting (Network) tab Groups Menu items Smartphone Regist. Select on Cam & Send Smartphone Connect Reset Transfer Status Cnct. while Power OFF Remote Shoot Setting FTP Transfer Func.
Page 104 Groups Menu items Reset Network Set. For some models only (Setup) tab Groups Menu items Language Area/Date Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Setting Reset Reset/Save Settings Save/Load Settings Custom Key/Dial Set. Custom Key/Dial Set. Custom Key Setting Fn Menu Settings Operation Customize Different Set for Still/Mv DISP (Screen Disp) Set REC w/ Shutter...
Page 105 Groups Menu items Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Viewfinder Magnifi. Display Quality Finder Frame Rate Monitor Flip Direction TC/UB Disp. Setting Gamma Display Assist Display Option Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Remain Shoot Display Auto Review Auto Monitor OFF Power Save Start Time Power Setting Option Power Save by Monitor...
Page 106 Menu items Add Item Sort Item Delete Item My Menu Setting Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Note The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual display. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 107: Contents Of This Chapter
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Using the shooting functions”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto...
Page 108 AF Assist AF/MF Selector Full Time DMF AF w/ Shutter AF On Focus Hold Pre-AF Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF AF in Focus Mag. Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag.
Page 109: Shutter Settings
Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting Focus Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Shooting still images with a higher resolution (Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.) Setting the image quality and recording format JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Image Quality Settings: RAW File Type Image Quality Settings: JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size...
Page 110 Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Recording movie audio Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Livestreaming video and audio USB Streaming (movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: Intelligent Auto
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to the desired shooting mode. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). The shooting mode will be set to [Intelligent Auto]. Point the camera at the subject.
Page 114: Program Auto
Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 115: Aperture Priority
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Aperture Preview 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: Shutter Priority
However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Long Exposure NR ISO (still image/movie) Bulb shooting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 117: Manual Exposure
When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) Bulb shooting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Bulb Shooting
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
Page 119 Related Topic Manual Exposure Long Exposure NR 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 When [BULB Timer] is set to [On], a countdown to the end of the exposure time is displayed. When it is set to [Off], the elapsed exposure time is displayed. To stop bulb shooting during the exposure period set in [Exposure Time], press the shutter button on the camera or remote control. Related Topic Bulb shooting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 121 Even if [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], when you shoot a movie by pressing the MOVIE (movie) button in a still image shooting mode, the movie will be shot in the exposure mode selected with the mode dial. Related Topic Auto/Manual Swt. Set. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Shutter speed: control wheel ISO sensitivity: rear dial L Note When you set the aperture value with the lens aperture ring, the aperture ring value takes priority over the dial value. Related Topic Exposure Ctrl Type 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: Auto Slow Shutter
(Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode] and the method for adjusting the shutter speed is set to [Manual] 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 124: Focus Indicator
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single-shot AF: The product locks the focus once focusing is complete.
Page 125 Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion). Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the subject. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] →...
Page 127 When the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion) or during movie shooting, [Tracking] cannot be selected for [ Focus Area]. Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area When [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger...
Page 128: Phase Detection Af
[Expand Spot] [Tracking: Zone] [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L] [Tracking: Expand Spot] If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the subject being tracked or the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. Hint When [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot] or [Expand Spot], you can move the focusing frame over a greater distance at a time with...
Page 129 Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Tracking Subject (Tracking Function)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required function varies depending on the setting method.
Page 131 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 132: Manual Focus
When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Peaking Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 133: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Hint If you set [Full Time DMF] to [On], you can always perform manual focusing operations without setting [ Focus Mode] to [DMF]. Related Topic Manual Focus Peaking Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Focusing using subject recognition functions If you set the subject in advance, the camera will automatically recognize the subject and can focus on the eyes, etc. when shooting images. This table describes two methods to focus and shoot using subject recognition. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.
Page 135 Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Recog Trgt Select Set (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image/movie) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Subject Recog in AF] is locked to [On]. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Recognition Target (still image/movie) Recog Trgt Select Set (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Recognition Target (still image/movie) Selects the target to be recognized by the subject recognition function when autofocusing. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Recognition Target] → desired setting. Menu item details Human: Recognizes humans as subjects.
Page 138 Focus Area] to [Zone] or [Spot] and move the focus frame closer to the subject to make it easier to recognize the subject. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recog Trgt Select Set (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 You can select the types of targets to which you did not add a check mark in [ Recog Trgt Select Set] by selecting MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Recognition Target]. Related Topic Recognition Target (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus on the left or right eye when [ Recognition Target] is set to [Human] or [Animal]. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Right/Left Eye Select] →...
Page 142 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image/movie) Sets whether to display a subject recognition frame when a subject is recognized. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays a recognition frame when a subject is recognized.
Page 143 Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] is set to [Off], a green recognition frame will appear over the subject that is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway down, etc. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face Memory (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 Even if you perform [Delete This Face], the registered face data will remain in the camera. If you want to delete it from the camera as well, perform [Delete All Faces]. Related Topic Regist. Face Priority (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Subject Recog in AF] under [Subject Recognition]: [On] Recognition Target] under [Subject Recognition]: [Human] If you assign [ Regist. Face Priority] to a custom key, you can switch [ Regist. Face Priority] between [On] and [Off] each time you press the key. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Selecting a person to track (Select Face to Track) When the camera recognizes multiple people, you can choose which person to track. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] → [Wide] or [Center Fix]. Press the top/bottom/left/right sides of the multi-selector while multiple people are recognized.
Page 148: Focus Standard
You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 149: Adjusting The Focus Area Settings To The Camera's Orientation (Horizontal/Vertical) (Switch V/H Af Area)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [ Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
Page 150 When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting. The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: Registering The Current Focus Area (Af Area Registration)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation.
Page 153 Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration]. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Del. Regist. AF Area]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [Switch V/H AF Area] or [AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Note Even if you set [ Circ. of Focus Point] to [Circulate], the focusing frame will not circulate diagonally. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 : L] [Move AF Frame : L] [Move AF Frame : Std] [Move AF Frame : Std] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Focus Area Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 158: Af Area Auto Clear
(Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 Displays the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Since the tracking start area is displayed while tracking the subject, it is helpful when starting the next session of shooting. Off: Does not display the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 When [ Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center Fix] [Spot] [Expand Spot] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 161: Phase Detect. Area
Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 162 Menu item details 5(Responsive)/4/3(Standard)/2/1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances. Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 Select a faster value to focus on the subject more quickly. Select a slower value to focus on the subject more smoothly. Hint You can use the touch focus function to intentionally transition the AF. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 Select a higher value when you want to shoot a quick-moving subject, or when you want to shoot multiple subjects while switching the focus continually. Select a lower value when you want the focus to remain steady, or when you want to keep the focus on a particular target without being affected by other subjects. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Note Only subjects within the focus area are targeted by auto focus. The following lenses are not compatible with [AF Assist]. SELP1650 (sold separately) SEL18200LE (sold separately) Related Topic Peaking Display Focus Map 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 You cannot set the [AF/MF Selector Hold] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel. If the lens is equipped with an AF/MF selector switch, the state of the switch on the lens will take priority. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] The following lenses do not support [Full Time DMF]. SELP1650 (sold separately) SEL18200LE (sold separately) A-mount lens (sold separately) Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Peaking Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Menu item details The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic AF On 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button. Set [AF w/ Shutter] and [Pre-AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. Related Topic AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 170: Focus Hold
→ assign the [Focus Hold] function to the desired key. Focus and press the key to which the [Focus Hold] function has been assigned. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Note [Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted. During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Priority Set In Af-S
Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-C 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 173: Priority Set In Af-C
Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-S 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 When [Focus Magnifier] is activated. When a Mount Adaptor is attached. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 175: Aperture Drive In Af
When [Silent Priority] is selected, the focusing speed may become slower, and it may be more difficult to focus on a subject. The effect may differ depending on the lens you use and the shooting conditions. Related Topic Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 176: Af In Focus Mag
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV AF in Focus Mag. You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than [Spot] under [ Focus Area].
Page 177 Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 You cannot use [Auto Magnifier in MF] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. [Auto Magnifier in MF] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 179: Focus Magnifier
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without operating the focus ring. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier]. Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
Page 180 Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF in Focus Mag. Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 182: Initial Focus Mag. (Still Image)
Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.7: Displays a 4.7-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x3.1: Displays a 3.1-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] →[ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 184 When executing USB Streaming When using a lens that does not support phase detection AF When a Mount Adaptor is attached When the lens is not attached to the camera Related Topic HDMI Info. Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 186 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 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).
Page 187 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Exposure step (still image/movie) Exp.comp.set Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 188: Histogram Display
The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the following cases: When the flash is used When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene Related Topic Using the DISP (Display Setting) button Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 You can adjust the setting increment for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [ Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.5EV / 0.3EV Related Topic Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 190: Metering Mode
If you set [ Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 When [ Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the...
Page 193 Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 Subject Recog in AF] under [Subject Recognition] is set to [On] and [ Recognition Target] is set to an item other than [Human], [ Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 Focus Area] is set to the following parameters, the spot metering position is locked to the center. [Wide] [Zone] [Center Fix] [Tracking: Wide]/[Tracking: Zone]/[Tracking: Center Fix] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 196 Note AEL hold] and [ AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom. Related Topic Using the AEL button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 197: Ael W/ Shutter
Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [AEL w/ Shutter] settings. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Zebra Level
To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 199 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV ISO (still image/movie) Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. ISO on the control wheel → select desired setting. You can also select MENU →...
Page 201 ISO] → [ISO AUTO], and then press the right side of the control wheel to select [ISO AUTO Maximum]/[ISO AUTO Minimum]. Note ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ ISO Range Limit]. Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 202: Iso Auto Min. Ss
When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) Related Topic Program Auto Aperture Priority ISO (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function 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.
Page 204 Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) WB bracket Shockless WB 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 205: Capturing A Standard White Color To Set The White Balance (Custom White Balance)
If you use a flash when capturing a basic white color, the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash. Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 206 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 207: Shutter Awb Lock
[AWB Lock Hold] function or [AWB Lock Toggle] function when shooting. Alternatively, set [ White Balance] to [Flash]. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 Even if a setting other than [Off] is selected, the following will be immediately applied to the movie regardless of the speed setting. Fine adjustments to the color tones Changes to the color temperature using [C.Temp./Filter] Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Creative Look (still image/movie) “Look” is a term referring to the looks and impressions of images generated by various factors, such as color, sharpness, brightness, etc. With [ Creative Look], you can choose the finish of an image by selecting a preferred look from among preinstalled looks.
Page 210 The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer. The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
Page 211 Creative Look] is fixed to [ST] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [BW] or [SE], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. In the movie mode, [Sharpness Range] cannot be adjusted. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 212 Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html Although [ Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, the function is designed mainly for movies.
Page 213 PP10: Example setting for recording HDR movies using [HLG2] gamma. PP11: Example setting using [S-Cinetone] gamma. HDR movie recording The camera can record HDR movies when a gamma from [HLG], [HLG1] to [HLG3] is selected in the picture profile. Picture profile preset [PP10] provides an example setting for HDR recording. Movies recorded using [PP10] can be viewed with a wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).
Page 214 S-Cinetone: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [S-Cinetone]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
Page 215: Color Depth
Color Phase Sets the color phase. (-7 to +7) Color Depth Sets the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side.
Page 216 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
Page 217 Soft Skin Effect] is not available for RAW images when [ File Format] under [Image Quality Settings] is set to [RAW & JPEG] / [RAW & HEIF]. Soft Skin Effect] is not available when using the digital zoom function. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 218: Drive Mode
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Shooting) →...
Page 220: Cont. Shooting
RAW: L)* When [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] is set to [Fine]. Numbers of recordable images are estimates based on shooting under the following conditions: Using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Number of memory cards inserted: 1...
Page 221 The speed of continuous shooting decreases when shooting in uncompressed RAW or lossless compressed RAW. The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash. Related Topic Remain Shoot Display (still image) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) AEL w/ Shutter 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 222 Set [Audio signals] to [Off] to turn off the beeping sound during the self-timer countdown. To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select bracket mode under drive mode, then select MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Bracket]. Related Topic Audio signals 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 223: Self-Timer(Cont)
Press the shutter button again or press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel to stop the count of the self-timer. Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 224: Cont. Bracket
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. Press (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Bracket]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU →...
Page 226: Single Bracket
[ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 227: Indicator During Bracket Shooting
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps...
Page 229: Focus Bracket
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Focus Bracket Performs continuous shooting automatically while shifting the focus position. This function can be used to shoot images for depth-of-field composite images that are in focus at all points (focus stacking), or to select the optimum focus position from among multiple images.
Page 231 Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as "mired." Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 232: Dro Bracket
Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 233: Bracket Settings
Sets the save destination folder for still images taken with the focus bracket. ([Current Folder]/[New Folder]) Note When [0→-→+] is selected for [Focus Bracket Order], the number of shots taken with the focus bracket is fixed at three. Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Focus Bracket 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 234 To stop the self-timer countdown, press the MOVIE button again or press the button to which the [ Self-timer] function is assigned. Note If you press the MOVIE button in the still image shooting mode to start movie recording, [ Self-timer] will not work. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 235 Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer). You cannot create a movie from the still images on the camera. For details on time-lapse movies, refer to the support page for Imaging Edge Desktop. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func.] → [Interval Shooting] → [On].
Page 236 Interval shooting is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] is set to other than [Off] Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 237 RAW images to the computer and then combine them using Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer). For techniques for [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.], refer to the following support site. https://www.sony.net/psms/ Hint You can also perform [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] on the camera itself without using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote). Select MENU →...
Page 238 When shooting in the [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] mode, you cannot use the optical wireless flash. If shooting is set to a mode other than P/A/S/M, you cannot perform [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.]. If you use a Mount Adaptor, the shooting interval may be longer. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 When recording in the HEIF format with [HLG Still Image] set to [Off], the color space is recorded in sRGB. When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], it is recorded in the BT.2100 color space (BT.2020 color gamut). Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 240 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
Page 241 Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 242 The file size is smaller than when [Uncompressed] is selected. You can select L/M/S as the image size. The number of pixels after development using a Sony application is the same as the L/M/S size for JPEG/HEIF images.
Page 243 Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 When [ Recording Media] is set to [Sort Recording], you can select the image quality for each slot. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 245 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size 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. MENU →...
Page 246 The L size cannot be selected when shooting in the APS-C size. If you shoot in the APS-C size while the L size is selected, the image size will switch to the M size temporarily. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Aspect Ratio 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 247: Aspect Ratio
(Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The aspect ratio is 1:1. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 248 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV HLG Still Image By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut compatible with BT.2020. [HLG Still Image] can only be set when shooting in the HEIF format.
Page 249 Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) JPEG/HEIF Switch Gamma Display Assist 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 250: Color Space
Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch HLG Still Image 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 251: File Format (Movie)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details File Characteristics Format Records 8K movies in the XAVC HS format. The XAVC HS format uses the HEVC codec, which has high compression efficiency.
Page 252 35 mm full-frame format. To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
Page 253 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Movie Settings] →...
Page 254 Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 60p/50p 150M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 60p/50p 100M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 60p/50p 75M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 60p/50p 45M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 24p* 100M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 24p*...
Page 255 Recording frame rates are indicated as the closest integer values. The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: 23.98 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, and 120p: 119.88 fps. Related Topic File Format (movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 256: Playback Speed
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky.
Page 257 Frame Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rate 120p Normal playback 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower 2 times quick speed Normal playback 30fps 1.25 times slower 2 times quick 4 times quick speed 15fps 1.6 times quick...
Page 258 [Time Code Output] Related Topic Recordable movie times Memory cards that can be used 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 259: Proxy Settings
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a movie or slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites. MENU →...
Page 260 Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 Shooting] is locked to [Off] when shooting movies in 4K 60p/50p or 8K. We recommend using a lens compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format. When shooting movies in 4K 60p/50p or 8K, the angle of view becomes approximately 1.2 times the focal length indicated on the lens. Related Topic Angle of view 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 262: Angle Of View
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Angle of view The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [ Shooting] and the attached lens. The angle of view is also different for still image shooting and movie shooting. Angle of view equivalent to full frame (A) When shooting still images (B) When recording movies (other than 4K 60p/50p or 8K 24p/25p, and [RAW Output] under [...
Page 263 When recording full-frame-size slow- and quick-motion movies, the angle of view becomes approximately 1.2 times the focal length indicated on the lens. Related Topic File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 264: Touch Operation
Deactivates touch operations. Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Panel/Pad Touch Sensitivity Touch operations on the monitor Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 265: Touch Sensitivity
If you are not wearing gloves, set [Touch Sensitivity] to [Standard]. Note Even if the touch sensitivity is set to [Sensitive], the touch panel/pad may not react properly depending on the gloves used. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 266: Touch Panel/Pad
Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Panel Only: Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor. Touch Pad Only: Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 267: Touch Panel Settings
Regardless of the settings for [Swipe Up], the swipe operation are disabled in the following situations: when [Touch Operation] is set to [Off] or [On: Playback Only] when [Touch Panel/Pad] is set to [Touch Pad Only] Related Topic Using the function menu Touch Panel/Pad Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 268: Touch Pad Settings
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting.
Page 269 In touch pad operations when [Touch Position Mode] is set to [Absolute Position], the area set in [Operation Area] is treated as the entire screen. Related Topic Touch Panel/Pad 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 270 You can change the setting for [Touch Func. in Shooting] by touching (touch function icon) on the shooting screen. Related Topic Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 271 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → [On] beforehand. This function is available when [ Focus Area] is set to one of following parameters: [Wide]...
Page 272 The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode When using the digital zoom When using the LA-EA4 Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 273 If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking] in still image shooting mode, the setting value for [Touch Func. in Shooting] will be changed to [Touch Focus]. Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 274 If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Shutter], the setting value for [Touch Func. in Shooting] will change to [Touch Focus]. Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Operation 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 275 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. You can also set whether or not to change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode.
Page 277: Shutter Type
[Shutter Type] cannot be selected when the shooting mode is a mode other than P/A/S/M. When [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter], the following functions are not available: Flash shooting Long Exposure NR e-Front Curtain Shut. BULB shooting Anti-flicker Shoot. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 278 [On], the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven. When you shoot at high shutter speeds, the image brightness may become uneven depending on the shooting environment. In such cases, set [e-Front Curtain Shut.] to [Off]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 279 Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 280: Release W/O Card
Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 281 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Anti-flicker Set. To reduce the impact of flickering from artificial light sources (such as fluorescent or LED light), the camera can time the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact, or you can set the shutter speed more finely than usual.
Page 282 Related Topic Differences between the [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Var. Shutter] functions e-Front Curtain Shut. Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 283: Still Images/Movies
100 Hz/120 Hz flickering and higher-frequency flickering occur. In this case, first set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [ Var. Shutter] to [On], and then adjust the shutter speed with [ Var. Shutter Set.] before shooting images. Related Topic Anti-flicker Set. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 284: The Zoom Features Available With This Product
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV 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. When a power zoom lens is mounted: When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted: Optical zoom range...
Page 285 To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the desired key using [ Custom Key/Dial Set.]. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) Zoom Range (still image/movie) About zoom scale 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 286: Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)
Zoom] from MENU to zoom with a power zoom lens attached, step zoom operations cannot be performed. Related Topic Zoom Range (still image/movie) The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 287 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 288 The zoom speed does not change when you operate the zoom ring of the lens or the zoom lever of the power zoom lens. If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 289 ], and a slow speed is set for [ Fixed Speed ], the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording. Note If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 290: About Zoom Scale
Approx. 4.0× S: 15M Approx. 1.3× Approx. 2.6× Approx. 5.3× Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) The zoom features available with this product Zoom Range (still image/movie) Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 291: Zoom Ring Rotate
Menu item details Left(W)/Right(T): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right-handed rotation. Right(W)/Left(T): Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to right-handed rotation. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 292: Using Flash (Sold Separately)
When shooting with an external flash, light and dark stripes may appear on the image if the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/4000 seconds. If this occurs, Sony recommends shooting in the manual flash mode and setting the flash level to 1/2 or higher.
Page 293 Related Topic Flash Mode Wireless Flash 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 294: Flash Mode
Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 295: Flash Comp
If you attach an ND filter to the lens or attach a diffuser or a color filter to the flash, the appropriate exposure may not be achieved and images may turn out dark. In this case, adjust [Flash Comp.] to the desired value. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 296: Exp.comp.set
(Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 297: Wireless Flash
For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. For the flash that is compatible with wireless flash shooting, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 298: Red-Eye Reduction
Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 299 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level MENU →...
Page 300 If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 301 You can only use [External Flash Set.] to configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately) manufactured by Sony and attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. You can only use [External Flash Set.] when the flash is attached directly to the camera. You cannot use this function when shooting with an off-camera flash that is connected using a cable.
Page 302 Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 303 Hint You can change these settings even when a flash is not attached. For details on flashes that are compatible with this function, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/dics/7rm5/ Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 304: Using A Flash With A Sync Terminal Cord
Auto white balance function is not recommended. Use the custom white balance function to achieve a more accurate white balance. When a flash is connected to the (flash sync) terminal, the flash indicator will not be displayed. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 305: Steadyshot (Still Image)
With some lenses, the camera body and the lens work together to perform image stabilization, making it possible to correct larger blurs than usual. Refer to the following URL for compatible lenses. https://www.sony.net/dics/7rm5-s/ Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 306: Steadyshot (Movie)
File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 8K] For normal movies: when [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p] For slow-motion/quick-motion shooting: when [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 307 If a lens equipped with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can only be changed using that switch on the lens. You cannot switch the settings using the camera. Related Topic SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 308 Focal Length] → desired setting. Menu item details 8mm - 1000mm: The SteadyShot function uses the focal length that you set. Check the focal-length index on the lens and set the focal-length. Related Topic SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 309 When [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On], the angle of view and the image quality change slightly. Depending on the lens, changes in the angle of view may not be fully compensated for even when [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 310: Long Exposure Nr
Noise reduction may not be activated even if [Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] in the following situations: [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Cont. Bracket]. [Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 311: High Iso Nr
Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Note [High ISO NR] is fixed to [Normal] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 312 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 313 Not Displayed: Does not display the indicator. Hint When the internal camera memory for buffering is full, “SLOW” will be displayed and the continuous shooting speed will decrease. Related Topic Cont. Shooting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 314 Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can show or hide the grid lines by pressing the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 315 Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can switch the type of grid line each time you press the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 316 When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the (VIEW) icon is displayed on the Live View screen. Note [Exposure Effect] is effective only when using a flash manufactured by Sony. [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] If you shoot movies in the still image shooting mode, the shooting settings will be reflected in Live View even when [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF].
Page 318: Aperture Preview
Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Shot. Result Preview 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 319: Shot. Result Preview
Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Aperture Preview 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 320: Bright Monitoring
When [Focus Magnifier] is selected. During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change. Related Topic Live View Display Set. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 321 Does not display a frame to indicate that recording is in progress. Hint The frame displayed by this function can also be output to an external monitor connected via HDMI. Set [HDMI Info. Display] to [On]. Related Topic HDMI Info. Display 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 322: Marker Display
The markers are displayed when the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion), or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 323 Custom Key Setting], you can turn the gamma display assist function on or off by pressing the assigned key. Note [Gamma Display Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile (still image/movie) Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. HLG Still Image 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 324 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Displays images with effects as follows according to the gamma or color mode set in [ Picture Profile].
Page 325 Related Topic Gamma Display Assist Picture Profile (still image/movie) HDMI Output Settings (movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 326: Audio Recording
This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound. Off: Does not record sound. Related Topic Audio Rec Level 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 327: Audio Rec Level
Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates. [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode. The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (microphone) terminal input. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 328: Audio Out Timing
Outputs audio and video in sync. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio. Note Using an external microphone may result in a slight delay. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. Audio is output with the setting for [Lip Sync] during HDMI output. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 329: Wind Noise Reduct
USB streaming function, audio with reduced wind noise is streamed. If you change the [Wind Noise Reduct.] setting while recording a movie, noise may be produced when the setting is changed and become recorded in the movie. Related Topic Audio Out Timing 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 330 Audio cannot be recorded correctly in the following situations during movie recording: When you attach or remove the microphone When digital transmission is switched to analog transmission or vice versa on the microphone side Related Topic 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 331 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Time Code Preset: Sets the time code.
Page 332 The time code is read from the memory card in the slot designated by [ Recording Media] under [ Rec. Media Settings]. When [ Recording Media] is set to [Simult. Recording], the time code is read from the memory card in Slot Related Topic TC/UB Disp. Setting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 333 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Counter: Displays the time counter of movie recording. Displays the time code. U-Bit: Displays the user bit. Related Topic TC/UB 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 334 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV USB Streaming (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Sel. When Connect] or [USB Streaming] beforehand.
Page 335 File Format] or [Output Res/Frame Rate]/[Movie Rec During Streaming] under [ Streaming] during USB streaming, the streaming screen may become paused. You may also need to resume streaming from an application depending on the livestreaming service. Related Topic USB Connection Mode 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 336: Contents Of This Chapter
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Customizing the camera”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)
Page 338 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features such as registration of functions and shooting settings to custom keys. You can combine your preferred settings to customize the camera for easier operation. For details on how to configure the settings and use them, refer to the page for each function.
Page 339 Some settings cannot be saved on a memory card. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Using the function menu Add Item Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Camera Set. Memory Save/Load Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 340 Multi-Slc Center Btn Button Front dial For details on custom key settings, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7rm5/l/custom.php The following is the procedure for assigning the [Subject Recognition AF] function to the AEL button. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key/Dial Set.].
Page 341 You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button. Related Topic Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Fn Menu Settings Using the function menu 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 342 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, and control wheel and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial”...
Page 343: Control Wheel
Even if a dial/wheel has been locked using the [Lock Operation Parts] function, it will be unlocked temporarily when “My Dial” is recalled. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 344: Items That Can Be Registered
When registering the settings on a memory card, only a memory card that has been selected using [ Memory/Recall Media] can be used. Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 345 If the slot to which images are recorded is set to change, the shooting settings will not be applied until writing to the memory card is complete even when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Memory/Recall Media 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 346 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Memory/Recall Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 347: Registering Shooting Settings To A Custom Key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings.
Page 348 Depending on the attached lens and the status of the camera when the registered setting recall is executed, the registered settings may not take effect. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 349 (Drive Mode) in the Function menu. Hint When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], you can also open [Fn Menu Settings] by holding down the icon in the function menu. Related Topic Using the function menu 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 350 You can add up to 42 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using the menu 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 351 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 352: Delete Item
(My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 353: Delete Page
Select a page that you want to delete using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Delete All Add Item 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 354: Delete All
α7RV Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Delete Page Add Item 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 355 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item Using the menu 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 356 When you switch from separate settings to a common setting with [Different Set for Still/Mv], the setting values of items return to their initial values. As an exception, the setting values for still image shooting are applied to the aperture value, shutter speed, and custom white balance settings. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 357 Does not change the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or control wheel. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 358 The angle of view switches between full frame and APS-C/Super 35 mm when the function ring is turned. The angle of view switches regardless of the direction in which you turn the function ring. Related Topic APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 359: Lock Operation Parts
(Function) button simultaneously for 5 seconds. Press and hold the MENU button and the Fn button simultaneously for 5 seconds again to release the lock. Note If you set [AF Area Registration] to [On], [Lock Operation Parts] will be fixed to [Off]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 360 REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [REC Control]. Note When [ REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], you cannot focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down during movie recording. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 361 [Select Finder/Monitor] is set to [Auto]. In such cases, keep the eye sensor from being exposed to the light source. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 362: Horizontal Flip
Even if [Monitor Flip Direction] is set to [Horizontal Flip], the direction of the monitor display during playback will not be inverted. The setting for [Monitor Flip Direction] is not applied to the viewfinder display. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 363 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting →...
Page 364 If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level. Related Topic Using the DISP (Display Setting) button 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 365 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Viewing”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)
Page 366: Viewing Images On A Tv
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 367: Selecting Which Memory Card To Play Back (Select Playback Media)
Selects the slot 2. Note When you select [Date View] in [View Mode], the camera only plays back images from a memory card selected using [Select Playback Media]. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 368: Playing Back Still Images
Related Topic Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Display as Group Focus Frame Display (playback) Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 369: Enlarging An Image Being Played Back (Enlarge Image)
You can also enlarge the image by touching the monitor. Drag the monitor to move the enlarged position. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Touch Operation Touch operations on the monitor 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 370 Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after the enlarged display screen is closed. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 371 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 372: Rotating Recorded Images Automatically (Display Rotation)
Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 373: Playing Back Movies
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Select the slot of the memory card to be played back from MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media]. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 374 Related Topic Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 375: Volume Settings
Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 376 The camera cannot output audio in 4 channels to the device connected to the (headphone) terminal of the camera. When outputting audio through the speakers of the camera, the channels will also change depending on the [ 4ch Audio Monitoring] setting. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 377: Playing Back Images Using Slideshow (Slide Show)
Hint During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 378 (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. Play Speed for Interval Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 379 Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or the control wheel during [Cont. Play Interval]. Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 380: Playing Back Images On The Image Index Screen (Image Index)
While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 381: Switching Between Still Images And Movies (View Mode)
MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Movie View: Displays only movies by date. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 382 On the image index screen, (Display as Group) icon is displayed over the group. Note If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 383 Even if you turn off the focusing frame display while shooting using the [AF Area Auto Clear] or [AF-C Area Display] function, when [ Focus Frame Display] is set to [On], the focusing frame will be displayed during playback. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 384 When [Disp Specified Time Img.] is performed while playing back images in a group, the image shot on the closest date and time in the group is played back. For movies, the date and time when the recording was started are treated as the shooting date and time. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 385: Setting The Method For Jumping Between Images (Image Jump Setting)
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) Sets the method of jumping between playback images for the front dial, rear dial L, and rear dial R, respectively. MENU → (Playback) →...
Page 386 When [One by one], [By 10 images], or [By 100 images] is selected, one group is counted as one image. Related Topic Rating Protecting recorded images (Protect) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 387 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 388 By specifying ratings with the [Image Jump Setting] function, you can quickly find the desired image. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Rating Set(Custom Key) Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 389 (check) mark to the number of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 390: Rotating An Image (Rotate)
Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor or viewfinder of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 391 The file format and image quality setting of the cropped image will be the same as those of the original image. On the playback screen, the (Crop) icon is displayed with cropped images. Note You cannot crop RAW images or movies. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 392: Photo Capture
The scene is saved as a still image. Hint With [ JPEG/HEIF Switch], you can select either JPEG or HEIF as the recording file format for still images. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) Playing back movies JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 393 HEIF image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format. Be careful not to accidentally erase HEIF image files by formatting the memory card or deleting the files. Related Topic Photo Capture 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 394: Copying Images From One Memory Card To Another (Copy)
To copy a movie, the destination memory card must support the recording format of the movie. If the movie cannot be copied, a message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera. Related Topic Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 395: Deleting Multiple Selected Images (Delete)
Note The protected images cannot be deleted. The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. Related Topic Display as Group Using the Delete button Format 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 396 Enables you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. Off: Does not enable you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 397: Delete Confirm
You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 398: Viewing Images On A Tv Using An Hdmi Cable
Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable.
Page 399 → [4320p/2160p], [2160p], [1080p] or [1080i] according to the TV to be connected. To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
Page 400 It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 401 Set the file format and image size of still images for each slot. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 402 Simultaneously records movies on the memory cards in Slot 1 and Slot 2. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 403 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card into a slot, you can record images to the other memory card.
Page 404 Example: [ Recording Media] and [ Recording Media] are both set to [Simult. Recording] : Simultaneous recording is available. : The same image cannot be recorded simultaneously. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). (B): A recordable memory card is inserted.
Page 405 Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Recordable movie times Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 406 (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Recover Image DB] → desired memory card slot → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 407 Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 408: Folder Name
Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be used for [Set File Name]. Underscores cannot be used for the first character. The three characters specified using [Set File Name] are only applied to files recorded after the setting is made. Related Topic Create New Folder File Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 409: Select Rec Folder
If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots, you may only select a common folder on both memory cards. If there is no common folder, you can make one using [Create New Folder]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings Create New Folder 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 410: Create New Folder
If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots and an image is shot, a new folder may be automatically created. You cannot change the folder name when [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 411: File Settings
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings] → desired setting item. Menu item details File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to movies. [Series]: Does not reset file numbers even if the memory card is changed.
Page 413 You can write IPTC information* when recording still images. Create and edit IPTC information using the IPTC Metadata Preset (https://www.sony.net/iptc/help/) and write the information to a memory card beforehand. IPTC information consists of digital image metadata attributes, as standardized by the International Press Telecommunications Council.
Page 414: Copyright Info
In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic...
Page 415 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [ Write Serial Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Writes the camera's serial number to the image. Off: Does not write the camera's serial number to the image. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 416 You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commanders or shooting grips, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 417 If the function does not work properly even after you have performed the above operations, delete the pairing information for the device that you want to connect using [Manage Paired Device] on the camera. Related Topic Bluetooth Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 418 In this case, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Access Point Set. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 419: Access Point Set
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV 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 administrator.
Page 420 Once an access point is registered, [Priority Connection] for that access point is set to [On]. If you want to stop preferentially connecting to a certain access point, set [Priority Connection] for the access point to [Off]. Related Topic WPS Push Using the keyboard 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 421 MENU → Menu item details 2.4GHz/5GHz Note If there are both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz access points with the same SSID and encryption format, the access point with the stronger radio field will be displayed. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 422 For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add-on is only available in certain countries and regions. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 423: Ssid/Pw Reset
If you connect this product to a computer with Wi-Fi Direct after resetting the connection information, you must reconfigure the settings of the computer. Related Topic Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 424: Bluetooth Settings
After you delete the pairing information for the camera from your smartphone, delete pairing information for the smartphone from the camera using [Manage Paired Device]. Related Topic Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 425 For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add-on is only available in certain countries and regions. Note Not all types of USB-LAN conversion adaptors are guaranteed to operate properly. Related Topic Using the keyboard 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 426: Airplane Mode
When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 427: Edit Device Name
(Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Using the keyboard 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 428 Imports a root certificate needed to verify a server from a memory card. Use this function for encrypted communications during FTP transfer. For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2230/h_zz/ MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Import Root Certificate]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 429 Encrypted communications can only be made with devices that are configured correctly. Communications with other devices are not encrypted. For details on the IPsec configuration, consult the administrator of the network for your device. Related Topic Using the keyboard 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 430: Reset Network Set
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 431 For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2230/h_zz/ MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → desired setting. Related Topic Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 432: Monitor Brightness
Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 433: Viewfinder Bright
Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the viewfinder within the range of –2 to +2. Note When the temperature of the camera rises, the viewfinder may become dark. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 434: Finder Color Temp
(Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [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 colder color. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 435 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Magnifi.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Sets the viewfinder display magnification to standard. Zoom Out: Reduces the viewfinder display magnification. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 436: Finder Frame Rate (Still Image)
The frame rate is restricted in the following situations: During playback During HDMI connection When the temperature inside the camera’s body is high Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 437 You can resume shooting by performing an operation, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. Note If you will not be using the camera for a long period of time, turn the camera off. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 438: Power Save Start Time
While power is being supplied via USB While playing back slideshows During FTP transfer While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] During USB Streaming 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 439 The camera returns from power saving mode when the monitor is opened. Close: Power Save : The camera enters power saving mode when the monitor is closed facing inward. Does Not Link : Disables power save linkage with the monitor. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 440 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When it is set to [High], you can continue shooting even when the temperature of the camera gets hotter than normal. MENU →...
Page 442 When the temperature of the camera rises, the setting may become locked to [Standard]. When “-” is displayed as the setting value for [ Display Quality], you cannot view or change the setting. Set [ Finder Frame Rate] to [Standard] to change the setting for [ Display Quality]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 443: Usb Connection Mode
Uses Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) to control the product from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Related Topic USB Streaming (movie) Importing images to the computer Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 444: Usb Lun Setting
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 445: Usb Power Supply
Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted Unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. This product cannot be powered via the Multi/Micro USB terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 446: Hdmi Resolution
Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select [1080i], [1080p], [2160p], or [4320p/2160p] based on the connected TV. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 447 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (sold separately) to output 4K/8K movies or RAW movies. MENU →...
Page 448 The gamma is locked to S-Log3 during RAW output. You can reproduce contrast equivalent to that of the normal gamma by setting [Gamma Display Assist] to [On] and [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] to [Auto] or [S-Log3→709(800%)]. While outputting RAW movies, you cannot use [Active] for [ SteadyShot]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 449: Hdmi Info. Display
The recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 450: Ctrl For Hdmi
If you connect this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [Off]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 451 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 452 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. Related Topic Setting language, date and time 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 453: Ntsc/Pal Selector
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 454: Audio Signals
Hint When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], [Audio signals] becomes locked to [Off]. Note If [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 455: Video Light Mode
The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop. REC Link&STBY: The video light turns on when movie recording starts and dims when not recording (STBY). Auto: The video light automatically turns on when it is dark. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 456 Even if [Shutter When Pwr OFF] is set to [On], the shutter will not close when the power turns off due to activation of the power- saving mode or battery exhaustion. In this case, you can close the shutter by turning the camera on and off again. Related Topic Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 457 If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly. We recommend that you perform the operation once every three days. Note If [Pixel Mapping] is not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images. Related Topic Pixel Mapping Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 458: Pixel Mapping
If you see bright spots in a recorded image on the camera monitor, immediately perform [Pixel Mapping]. Note Pixel mapping cannot be performed when the battery is low. If [Pixel Mapping] is not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images. Related Topic Auto Pixel Mapping 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 459 You can also save the downloaded firmware data to a memory card and use the memory card to update the firmware of the camera. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 460 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Privacy Notice Displays the privacy notification screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Privacy Notice]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 461 (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Screen Reader] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting. Menu item details Screen Reader: Sets whether to use the function to read aloud. ([On]/[Off]) Speed: Sets the speed when reading aloud. Volume: Sets the volume when reading aloud. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 462 Certification Logo (For some models only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. This function is available on products sold in some countries and regions only. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Certification Logo]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 463: Save/Load Settings
Import Root Certificate Security(IPsec) You can save or load settings under [FTP Transfer Func.] by selecting MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Save/Load FTP Settings]. For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2230/h_zz/ (Setup) Area/Date/Time Setting...
Page 464 You can use this function to save settings registered to [ Camera Set. Memory]. However, [Save/Load Settings] is unavailable when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3 ( Recall Camera Setting). Set the mode dial to a position other than 1/2/3 before using this function. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 465: Setting Reset
Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. The check mark for [Picture Profile] in [Different Set for Still/Mv] is not reset when you perform either [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 466 Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/ Note Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 467 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) Connects the camera to your smartphone to use the smartphone application Imaging Edge Mobile. If you did not pair the camera with your smartphone after you turned on the camera for the first time and set the date and time, perform the pairing operation according to the following procedure.
Page 468 Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Connecting the camera and smartphone without pairing Using a smartphone as a remote commander Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Reading location information from a smartphone 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 469 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Connecting the camera and smartphone without pairing You can also use the Imaging Edge Mobile function by connecting the camera and smartphone only via Wi-Fi, without pairing them for a Bluetooth connection. If you want to connect without pairing, you need to perform the Wi-Fi connection operation every time.
Page 470 If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 471 Related Topic Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) Connecting the camera and smartphone without pairing Remote Shoot Setting (smartphone) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 472 RAW+J Save Image] and [ RAW+H Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] under [Image Quality Settings] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. Related Topic Using a smartphone as a remote commander 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 473 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) You can transfer images to a smartphone by selecting images on the camera. Refer to “Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) ”...
Page 474 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) Airplane Mode 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 475 Reset Transfer Status]. If you press [OK] on the confirmation screen, all images that have been transferred to your smartphone will become untransferred images. Related Topic Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 476 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [ Cnct. while Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone.
Page 478 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Reading location information from a smartphone You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
Page 479 For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) Bluetooth Settings 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 480: Recommended Computer Environment
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 481: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Related Topic Sides USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 482: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer
On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above. Do not remove the USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 483 For the conditions of use of the image stabilization function, refer to the support page. Installing Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare on your computer Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/ 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 484: Importing Images To The Computer
Do not edit or otherwise process movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 485 When the camera and a smartphone are connected, you cannot control the camera from a computer. Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand. For details on [PC Remote Function], refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7rm5/l/pcremote.php MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting.
Page 486 [RAW+J PC Save Img] and [RAW+H PC Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 487 Movies recorded with 24-bit audio may not be played back normally on devices or software incompatible with 24-bit audio, resulting in unexpectedly loud volumes or no sound. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. HDMI Output Settings (movie) 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Audio Out Timing Audio Recording 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 488: Vertical Grip
The LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be attached at the same time. If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 489: Mount Adaptor
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
Page 490 Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF/Direct manual focus (DMF)/Manual Focus When using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually. Available focus area: [Wide]/[Zone]/[Center Fix]/[Spot]/[Expand Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 491: La-Ea4 Mount Adaptor
If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. Related Topic Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 492 While the plug-in plate of the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit is inserted in the camera, do not slide the battery lock lever of the camera. The plug-in plate will be ejected from the camera if you do so. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 493: Battery Life And Number Of Recordable Images
Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) The numbers of recordable still images are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 494: Number Of Recordable Images
The numbers shown reflect the following conditions: Using a Sony memory card [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2], and [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is set to [L: 60M]. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
Page 495: File Format
HEIF image quality when [RAW & HEIF] is selected: [Fine] Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9 999 images, “9999” will appear. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 496: Recordable Movie Times
The recording times when [ Proxy Recording] is set to [Off]. The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. The duration of time available for movie recording varies depending on the file format/recording settings for movies, memory card, ambient temperature, Wi-Fi network environment, condition of the camera before you start recording, and condition of the charging of the battery.
Page 497 time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Notes on continuous movie recording High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor.
Page 499 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV List of icons on the screen for shooting still images The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons. Monitor mode Viewfinder mode Shooting mode/Scene recognition...
Page 500 4:2:2 Color sampling for HEIF Flash charge in progress Setting Effect OFF Exposure Effect (Exposure Setting Only) AF Illuminator Flickering detected SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning SteadyShot focal length / Camera shake warning Optical zoom only /Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom PC remote Bright Monitoring Silent mode...
Page 501 Tripod recognition Battery Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Shooting settings Drive Mode Flash Mode / Wireless Flash / Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp. Focus Mode Focus Area Metering Mode 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer Creative Look Subject Recog in AF/...
Page 502 Guide display for dials Anti-flicker Tv Scan Bracket indicator Spot metering area Histogram Digital level gauge Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 503 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV List of icons on the screen for shooting movies The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons. Basic camera settings Audio level Audio recording off...
Page 504 1/250 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO 400 ISO sensitivity 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) AE lock/AWB lock Shooting Other settings (displayed during recording standby) Shooting mode Shooting mode ( Recall Camera Setting)
Page 505 Histogram Digital level gauge Overheating warning Database file full / Database file error Camera shake warning Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the playback screen 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 506 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV List of icons on the playback screen The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons. Single-image playback Histogram display Basic information...
Page 507 Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Shot Mark included FTP transfer status Smartphone transfer status (when using [ Select on Cam & Send]) Camera settings FTP function / FTP transfer status Connected to Wi-Fi/Disconnected from Wi-Fi Connected to LAN/Disconnected from LAN (When using a USB-LAN conversion adaptor) Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable Airplane Mode Overheating warning...
Page 508 Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 509: List Of Default Setting Values
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV List of default setting values The default setting values for each menu item at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from MENU.”...
Page 510 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to 60p/50p [XAVC S HD]) Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to 30p/25p [XAVC S-I 4K]) Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to 60p/50p...
Page 511 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to 89M 4:2:2 10bit [XAVC S-I HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [24p]) S&Q Settings ( Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K]) S&Q Settings (...
Page 512 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] 222M 4:2:2 S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set 10bit/185M 4:2:2 to [XAVC S-I HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 10bit 111M 4:2:2 S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set...
Page 513 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] File/Folder Settings (Folder Name) Standard Form Select REC Folder ― Create New Folder ― IPTC Information (Write IPTC Info) IPTC Information (Register IPTC Info) ― Copyright Info (Write Copyright Info) Copyright Info (Set Photographer) ―...
Page 514 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Electronic Interval Shoot Func. (Shutter Type in Interval) Shutter Interval Shoot Func. (Shoot Interval Priority) Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Silent Mode Settings (Silent Mode) Silent Mode Settings ([Aperture Drive in AF] under [Target Function Standard Settings]) Silent Mode Settings ([Shutter When Pwr OFF] under [Target...
Page 515 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Focal Length (when [ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual]) Zoom ― Optical zoom Zoom Range only Custom Key Z. Speed (Fixed Speed Custom Key Z. Speed (Fixed Speed Remote Zoom Speed ( Speed Type) Variable Remote Zoom Speed (...
Page 516 Resettable using [Camera Settings MENU items Default setting value Reset] Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (Av Auto/Manual Switch) Manual Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (Tv Auto/Manual Switch) Manual Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (ISO Auto/Manual Set) Manual Exposure Comp. ±0.0 Exposure step 0.3EV Exposure Std. Adjust ( Multi) ±0 Exposure Std.
Page 517 Resettable using [Camera Settings MENU items Default setting value Reset] Zebra Display Zebra Level (Focus) MENU items Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Focus Mode Automatic AF Priority Set in AF-S Balanced Emphasis Priority Set in AF-C Balanced Emphasis AF Tracking Sensitivity 3(Standard) AF Illuminator...
Page 518 MENU items Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Right/Left Eye Select Auto Sbj Recog Frm Disp. Face Memory ― Regist. Face Priority Focus Map Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier ― Focus Magnif. Time No Limit Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 AF in Focus Mag.
Page 519 MENU items Default setting value Photo Capture ― JPEG/HEIF Switch JPEG Cont. Play for Interval — Play Speed for Interval Slide Show (Repeat) Slide Show (Interval) 3 Sec Image Index 9 Images Display as Group Display Rotation Auto Focus Frame Display Disp Specified Time Img.
Page 520 MENU items Default setting value FTP Transfer Func. (FTP Function) FTP Transfer Func. (FTP Connect Method) Wi-Fi FTP Transfer Func. (USB-LAN/Tethering Connect) ― FTP Transfer Func. (USB-LAN/Tethering Discnct.) ― FTP Transfer Func. ( Server Setting) Server 1 FTP Transfer Func. (Save/Load FTP Settings) ―...
Page 521 MENU items Default setting value USB Streaming (Movie Rec During Streaming) Disable Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl WPS Push ― Access Point Set. ― Wi-Fi Frequency Band 2.4GHz Display Wi-Fi Info. ― SSID/PW Reset ― Bluetooth Function Pairing ― Manage Paired Device ―...
Page 522 MENU items Default setting value Custom Key/Dial Set. ( Front dial) Av/Tv (Av in M mode) Custom Key/Dial Set. ( Rear Dial L) Av/Tv (Tv in M mode) Custom Key/Dial Set. ( Rear Dial R) Exposure Comp. Custom Key/Dial Set. (Control Wheel) Not set Custom Key/Dial Set.
Page 523 MENU items Default setting value Custom Key/Dial Set. (MOVIE Button) Movie Shooting Custom Key/Dial Set. (Focus Hold Button) Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 1) Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 2) Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 3) Protect Custom Key Setting (MOVIE Button) Follow Custom (...
Page 524 MENU items Default setting value Viewfinder Bright. Auto Finder Color Temp. ±0 Viewfinder Magnifi. Standard Display Quality Standard Finder Frame Rate Standard Monitor Flip Direction Auto TC/UB Disp. Setting Counter Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Auto Remain Shoot Display Not Displayed Auto Review Auto Monitor OFF...
Page 525 To reset the items for [My Menu] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Delete All]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset]. MENU items Default setting value Add Item ― Sort Item ― Delete Item ― Delete Page ― Delete All ― Display From My Menu 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 526: Specifications
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.7 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 61 000 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera Approx.
Page 527 Based on our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting can be slower, depending on the shooting conditions. [Recording format] File format JPEG (compliant with DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, and MPF Baseline), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) Movie (XAVC HS format) XAVC Ver2.0: MP4 format compliant Video: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265...
Page 528 Movie (XAVC S format) XAVC Ver2.0: MP4 format compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit) , LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit) , MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch When using accessories that can support 4ch output and 24 bits with the multi-interface shoe Proxy movies [Recording media] CFexpress Type A memory cards, SD cards...
Page 529 Rated input 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A Rated output 8.4 V , 1.6 A Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 Rated voltage 7.2 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 530 Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license. QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
Page 531: Notes On The License
You may obtain the source code as required by the GPLv2 on a physical medium from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product by applying through the form at https://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
Page 532: Troubleshooting
Initialize the settings. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Setting Reset 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...
Page 533: Warning Messages
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7RM5 α7RV 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. Power insufficient. The image copying or the image sensor cleaning function will not operate because the remaining battery level is too low.
Page 534 Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back a movie because the Image Database File is damaged. Recover the Image Database File following the on-screen instructions.
Page 535 Release w/o Card Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Recover Image DB (still image/movie) 5-044-866-11(1) Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation...

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