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5-060-467-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Operating Instructions “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2410/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3...
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The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2410/h_zz/ ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide Operating Instructions In-Camera Guide (this book)
Table of contents Check out the Help Guide! ............2 Startup guide 1: Checking the camera and the supplied items ..... 6 2: Preparing the battery pack ..........7 3: Inserting a memory card into the camera ......8 4: Attaching a lens ..............8 5: Performing initial setup for the camera ......
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Using a smartphone and a computer Functions available with a smartphone (Creators’ App) ..42 Managing and editing images on a computer ..... 43 Using the cloud service Creators’ Cloud ............... 44 Finding functions from MENU List of MENU items ..............45 (Main) tab ..............
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About this product/Notes on use Notes on using your camera..........80 Troubleshooting ..............84 Memory cards that can be used ..........85 Specifications ................. 87 Index ..............91...
Startup guide 1: Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/ •...
2: Preparing the battery pack CHARGE lamp Lock lever Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished To a wall outlet (wall socket) Insert the battery pack into the battery charger, and connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (supplied). •...
3: Inserting a memory card into the camera Slot 1 Slot 2 Open the memory card cover and insert the memory card into Slot 1, paying attention to the orientation of the memory card. Then, close the cover. • Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 of this camera support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.
Install the application from the following website. Also, update to the latest version of the dedicated application. The specifications of the dedicated application may change without notice. https://www.sony.net/ca/ Procedures for initial camera setup ON/OFF (Power) switch Control wheel/center button Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.
Pairing the camera with your smartphone later (Smartphone Connection) For details on the connection method, refer to the following Help Guide URL: https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2410_pairing/h_zz/ 6: Shooting still images Turn and set the mode dial (Auto Mode) while pressing the lock release button in the center of the dial.
Basic operations Touch function icons Some functions have icons for touch operations (touch function icons). You can execute or change the settings of the functions by touching the icons. Settings for using the touch function icons • [Touch Operation]: [On] •...
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Icons on the right side: Shoots a still image, starts recording movies, [Face/Eye Subject Select], [Touch Func. in Shooting], switches to the playback screen* * The shot mark button is displayed even during movie recording in the still image shooting mode so that shot marks can be set for the movie being recorded.
Control wheel On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button, you can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is confirmed when you press the center of the control wheel. •...
Multi-selector You can move the focus area by pushing the multi-selector up/down/left/ right. You can also assign a function to be activated when you press the center of the multi-selector. • Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely.
Mode dial Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting. • Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Shooting mode details The modes on the mode dial are divided into still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, and registration recall modes.
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(A) Still image shooting modes The shooting mode you select determines how to adjust the aperture (F value) and shutter speed. Mode dial Shooting mode Description Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. (Auto) Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
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The method for setting the exposure in the movie recording modes depends on the MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting. When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]: MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Mode] or Exposure Mode] ...
MENU button 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. Menu tab Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.
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Basic operations on the menu screen Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move within the menu tree and find the desired menu item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. • The displayed menu items differ between the still image shooting modes and movie recording modes (page 20).
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Relationship between the mode dial and menu screen The menu groups and menu items displayed in the [Main], [Shooting], [Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the mode dial setting. Still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M) • Menu items for shooting still images are displayed.* * Since you can record movies with the MOVIE (Movie) button even in the still image shooting mode, some basic movie menu items are also displayed.
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 still images Main 1 ...
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Focus Area Remaining battery level * When the shooting mode is [Program Auto], the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the same area. You can perform Program Shift by selecting the area. Main menu for shooting movies Main 1 ...
Fn (Function) button If you press the Fn (function) button while shooting or playing back images, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions will appear on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the functions. Example of function menu The displayed items differ depending on the camera status.
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Press the Fn (Function) button. • On the shooting screen, press DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn button. Fn (Function) button Press the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel to select a function to set.
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In the P/A/S/M mode • The displayed contents and their positions shown in the illustrations are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the icon for the desired function and then press the center of the control wheel.
C (custom) buttons If you assign frequently used functions to the custom buttons (C1 to C4) in advance, you can quickly call up those functions simply by pressing the button during shooting or playback. Recommended functions are assigned to the custom buttons by default. To check/change the functions of the custom buttons You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button via the following procedure.
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. Hint •...
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When shooting movies: HD 60p 1h18m HD 60p 1h18m 1h18m AF-C STBY 100% HD 60p 1h18m 100% AF-C STBY 100% STBY HD 60p 100% AF-C STBY AF-C 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 400 AWB 1/125 F5.6 ±0.0 1/125 F5.6 1/125 F5.6...
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Note • The displayed contents and their position shown in the illustration are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. • The following are not displayed in the default settings. – Monitor Off – Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder) •...
Using the shooting functions Focusing 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. (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete.
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Focus indicator (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked. (flashing): The subject is not in focus. (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress.
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] desired setting. Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
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Note • [ Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations: – [Intelligent Auto] • The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down at once. •...
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When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor • When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom in the still image shooting mode, the [ Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focusing frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
To track the subject temporarily when shooting still images (Tracking On) You can temporarily change the setting for [ Focus Area] to [Tracking] while you press and hold down the custom key to which you have assigned [Tracking On] in advance. The [ Focus Area] setting before you activated [Tracking On] will switch to the equivalent [Tracking] setting.
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Item Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function [Eye AF] via a custom key Characteristics The camera will detect faces/ The camera will detect faces/ eyes with greater priority. eyes exclusively. Advance • Select Assign [Eye AF] to preparation Face/Eye Prior. in AF] the desired key using ...
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MENU (Setup) [Operation Customize] Custom Key/Dial Set.] [ Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [ desired key, then assign the [Eye AF] function to the key. MENU (Focus) [Face/Eye AF] Face/Eye Subject] [Human]. ...
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel desired Select setting. • You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU (Shooting) ...
Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel Select [Cont. Shooting]. • You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU (Shooting) [Drive Mode] [Drive Mode]. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
Touch functions when shooting You can use two different touch functions when focusing with this camera. Touch Focus You can specify where to focus using touch operations. Touch Tracking The camera maintains focus on the subject that was touched on the monitor.
For details on Creators’ App, refer to the following website. https://www.sony.net/ca/ Hint • You can also install Creators’ App by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen of the camera using your smartphone.
You can perform remote shooting from a computer, and adjust or develop RAW images recorded with the camera by using the software suite Imaging Edge Desktop. For details on the computer software, refer to the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/...
Creators’ Cloud provides services and applications to creators of various productions. The availability of Creators’ Cloud and the supported services differ depending on the country/region. For details on Creators’ Cloud and the support status of each service, refer to the following website. https://www.sony.net/cc/...
Finding functions from MENU List of MENU items For details on how to use the menu, see “MENU button” (page 18). The displayed menu items vary depending on the position of the mode dial (page 15). In the tables below, the modes in which each menu item is displayed are indicated by the still image/movie icons.
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Selects the movie file format. File Format ([XAVC HS 4K] / [XAVC S 4K], etc.) Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for the Movie Settings movie. Changes the settings for slow-motion S&Q Settings and quick-motion movie shooting. Records low-bit-rate proxy files Proxy Settings simultaneously.
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Select REC Folder Selects the folder to which images are saved (REC folder) when [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Standard Form], and there are two or more folders. Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images.
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Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in the bracket mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing or white-balance bracketing. Interval Shoot Func. Configures settings for interval shooting. Shutter/Silent Sets the silent mode to suppress the Silent Mode Settings operating sounds of the camera. Shutter Type Sets whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic...
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User Bit Preset Sets the user bit. Time Code Format Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) Time Code Run Sets the count up format for the time code. Time Code Make Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium.
Live View Display Set. Sets whether to apply settings such as exposure compensation to the live view display. Emphasized REC Display Sets whether or not to display a red frame around the edges of the camera’s monitor while recording a movie. Marker Display Sets whether or not to display the Aspect Marker...
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You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity ISO Range Limit when the ISO sensitivity is set manually. ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is [Program Auto] or [Aperture Priority], you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing.
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Sets whether to coordinate the spot Spot Metering Point metering point with the focus area when [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot], etc. AEL w/ Shutter Sets whether to lock the exposure when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately.
Shutter AWB Lock Sets whether to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed in the auto white balance mode. Shockless WB Sets the switching speed of White Balance during movie shooting, such as when the setting value for [ White Balance] or Priority Set in AWB] is changed.
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Priority Set in AF-S Sets the timing of the shutter release when [ Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [DMF], or [Automatic AF] with a still subject. Priority Set in AF-C Sets the timing of the shutter release when [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] with a moving subject.
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Focus Area Selects the area of focus. Focus Area ([Wide] / [Spot], etc.) Limits the types of available focus area Focus Area Limit settings in advance. Switch V/H AF Area Sets whether to adjust the Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame based on the camera’s position (horizontal or vertical).
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Specifies the eye to be detected. Right/Left Eye Select Sets whether or not to display the face/ Face/Eye Frame Disp. eye detection frame when a face or eyes are detected. Face Memory Registers or changes the person to be given priority when focusing. Detects the registered face with higher Regist.
(Playback) tab Playback Target Play Set of Multi. Media Sets the memory card slot to play back when memory cards are inserted into both Slot 1 and Slot 2. Disp Set of Multi Media Sets whether to display images from all memory card slots or from the slot selected in [Play Set of Multi.
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Edit Rotate Rotates the image. Copy Copies images from the memory card in the memory card slot designated in [Play Set of Multi. Media] to the memory card in the other slot. Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image.
(Network) tab Cnct./Remote Sht. Smartphone Connection Sets whether or not to allow a smartphone to connect to the camera. Remote Shoot Function Configures settings for remote shooting. Selects images on the camera and Select on Cam & Send transfers them to a smartphone. Resets the transfer status of images Reset Transfer Status that have been transferred to your...
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Wi-Fi Frequency Band* Sets the frequency band for Wi-Fi communications. Display Wi-Fi Info. Displays Wi-Fi information for the camera such as the MAC address, IP address, etc. SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password shared with devices with permission to connect to the camera.
Network Option Airplane Mode Disables wireless communications from the device such as Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth function. Edit Device Name Changes the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc. Import Root Certificate Imports a root certificate to the camera. Access Authen. Settings Encrypts communication between the camera and device during remote shooting or image transfer.
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Save/Load Settings Saves the camera settings to a memory card, or reads saved settings from the memory card. Operation Customize Assigns functions to the various keys Custom Key/Dial Set. and dials so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys or turning the dials when shooting still images.
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Dial Customize Assigns functions to the various keys Custom Key/Dial Set. and dials so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys or turning the dials when shooting still images. Assigns functions to the various keys Custom Key/Dial Set. and dials so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys or turning the dials when...
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Finder/Monitor Select Finder/Monitor Sets the method of switching between the finder/monitor displays. Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Viewfinder Magnifi. Sets the magnification scale of the viewfinder.
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Power Setting Option Power Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the camera temperature at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When shooting in hand-held mode, set to [Standard]. Sound Option Playback/Monitor.
HDMI Info. Display Sets whether or not to output shooting information when the camera is connected to other devices via HDMI. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to operate the camera by aiming the TV remote control at the TV when the camera is connected to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
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Delete All Deletes all the menu items added to (My Menu). Display From My Menu Sets whether or not to display the My Menu first when the MENU button is pressed. Note • The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual display.
Identifying parts Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side Microphones Infrared remote sensor Do not cover these parts during Lens release button movie recording. Doing so Mounting index (8) may cause noise or lower the volume.
Rear side Eyepiece cup MENU button (18) To remove the eyepiece cup Monitor Push the grips at the bottom (For touch operation: Touch of the eyepiece cup to the left panel/Touch pad) (41) and right and lift up the cup. You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
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Diopter-adjustment dial Control wheel (13) Adjust the diopter-adjustment Access lamp dial according to your eyesight For shooting: C4 button until the display appears clearly (Custom button 4) in the viewfinder. If it is hard to For viewing: (Delete) button ...
Top side Mode dial (15) MOVIE (Movie) button The mode dial is unlocked C2 button (Custom button 2) while you hold down the Multi Interface Shoe* unlock button at the center. Some accessories may not go ...
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* For details on compatible Image sensor position accessories for the Multi Interface mark Shoe, visit the Sony website, or • The image sensor is the consult your Sony dealer or local sensor that converts light authorized Sony service facility.
Sides (Headphones) jack HDMI Type-A terminal Speaker Charge lamp (Microphone) jack Multi/Micro USB Terminal* When an external microphone This terminal supports Micro is connected, the built-in USB-compatible devices. microphone turns off USB Type-C terminal automatically.
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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...
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Notes on the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected. To attach the cable protector Open the HDMI terminal cover, headphone terminal cover, and USB terminal cover. ...
Bottom Lock lever (7) To attach the battery cover Insert the shaft on one side Battery insertion slot (7) of the battery cover into the Battery cover (7) attachment site, and then When attaching an accessory push in the battery cover by such as a vertical grip attaching the shaft on the (sold separately), remove the...
Basic icons This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). • The following is an example of the display when [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] is set to [Display All Info.] and the touch function icons are hidden. •...
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Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking]. Remaining battery level Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. The mode dial is set to (Program Auto).
During movie recording The mode dial is set to (Program Auto). Audio level Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. Actual shooting time of the movie The camera is in the shooting standby mode. File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p].
About this product/Notes on use Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see • Do not directly expose the lens or “Precautions” in the Help Guide. the viewfinder to beams such as laser beams. This may damage the Notes on handling the product image sensor or the inside of the •...
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Notes on the monitor and Notes on recording/streaming for electronic viewfinder long periods of time and recording 4K movies • The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured • The camera body and battery may using extremely high-precision become warm with use – this is technology, and over 99.99% of the normal.
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Sony reveal the location information bears no responsibility for any loss to a third party. To prevent third or damage caused by connecting to parties from obtaining your such network environments.
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For Customers in the U.S.A. wireless LAN For question regarding your product When using the wireless LAN function or for the Sony Service Center nearest outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). by following the procedure below.
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. Americas https://www.sony.com/am/support Europe https://www.sony.eu/support Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Middle East and Africa https://www.sony-asia.com/support...
Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I and 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.
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Note • When shooting a proxy movie, a higher-speed memory card may be required. • CFexpress Type B memory cards cannot be used. • When an SDHC memory card is used to record movies over extended periods of time, the recorded movies are divided into files 4 GB in size. •...
File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif eyepiece and approx. 21 mm from Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), the eyepiece frame at –1 m –1 HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), Diopter Adjustment: RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format –4.0 m to +3.0 m –1 –1 compliant)
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Movies (XAVC HS format): [General] XAVC Ver2.1: compliant with the Rated input: 7.2 V , 4.3 W MP4 format Operating temperature: Video: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bits), Storage temperature: LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bits)* –20 to 55 °C (–4 to 131 °F) LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bits)* Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch*...
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Trademarks [NFC] Tag type: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag • XAVC S and are registered compliant trademarks of Sony Corporation. • XAVC HS and [Bluetooth communications] registered trademarks of Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.0 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Sony Corporation. • Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.,...
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• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. • QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc. • In addition, system and product...