Page 1 Help Guide Find Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device. How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions...
Page 2: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: In-Camera Guide
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Before Use Names of parts Icons and indicators Using the strap Attaching the eyepiece cup Adjusting the viewfinder In-Camera guide Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Confirming The Operation Method
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Shooting Shooting still images/movies Selecting a shooting mode Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using shooting functions Using the zoom Using the flash Selecting a screen display mode Selecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Page 7 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Viewing Viewing still images Deleting images Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Using viewing functions Viewing images on a TV Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Changing Settings
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Changing settings Setup menu Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9 Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Installing the applications Starting the applications Managing the applications Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Using the software Connecting this product and a computer Creating a movie disc Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Precautions/This Product
Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Precautions/This product Precautions Cleaning this product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Other information Trademarks Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: If You Have Problems
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R If you have problems If you have problems Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi-Fi Computers Memory cards Printing Others Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 15 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Messages Messages Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 16 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 17 Help Guide Find List of Topics Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) Identifying parts (Rear side) Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) Identifying parts (Bottom view) Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7K)
Page 18 About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Find Program Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure BULB Memory recall Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale Using the flash Using flash (sold separately)
Page 19 AF Illuminator (still image) AF Micro Adj. Focus Settings AF w/ shutter (still image) AF On Eye AF Phase Detect. Area (ILCE-7) Measuring the exact distance to the subject Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Exposure compensation dial Metering Mode AE lock AEL w/ shutter (still image) Exp.comp.set...
Page 20 Face Registration (Delete) Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image) SteadyShot Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Color Space (still image) Grid Line Auto Review Live View Display FINDER/MONITOR Release w/o Lens e-Front Curtain Shut. (ILCE-7)
Page 21 S. Auto Img. Extract. APS-C Size Capture Find Shading Comp. Chro. Aber. Comp. Distortion Comp. Dial / Wheel Lock Deactivate Monitor Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images...
Page 22 Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Find Delete confirm. Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Cleaning Mode Demo Mode Remote Ctrl HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI HDMI Info. Display USB Connection USB LUN Setting Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder...
Page 23 Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode Find WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Installing the applications Opening a service account Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function...
Page 24 Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor Vertical grip AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 Help Guide Find List of Topics Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product.
Page 26 The product does not work properly. “--E-” appears on the screen. Messages Messages Warning messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 27: Help Guide
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Page 28: Icons And Indicators
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 29: Using The Shoulder Strap
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Attaching The Eyepiece Cup
How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 31 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 32: About The [In-Camera Guide]
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33: Using The Control Wheel
Using the Fn (Function) button You can recall functions when shooting images. Using the “Quick Navi” You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 35 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
Page 36: Manual Exposure
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 You can select the zoom setting of the product. About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Using The Flash
Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39: Selecting A Screen Display Mode
Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: Panorama: Direction
Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Page 42: Focus Settings
You can focus using any key instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. Eye AF Focuses on a person’s eyes when you press the button. Phase Detect. Area (ILCE-7) Sets whether or not to display the auto-focus points for Phase Detection AF. Measuring the exact distance to the subject...
Page 43: Help Guide
Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” 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 44: Reset Ev Comp
You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Custom Settings] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Self-Timer(Cont)
Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 46: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 47: Correcting The Brightness Or Contrast
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 48: Adjusting Color Tones
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 49: Selecting An Effect Mode
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 50: Recording Movies
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Set whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 51 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to two often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial.
Page 52 Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. Dial Setup You can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Smile/Face Detect
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Setting the other functions of this product Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. Soft Skin Effect (still image) Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.
Page 54: Shading Comp
Switches the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. e-Front Curtain Shut. (ILCE-7) The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. S. Auto Img. Extract.
Page 55: Deactivate Monitor
With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Shot. Result Preview With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56 Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: Playing Back Movies
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 59: Viewing Panoramic Images
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 60 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 61 Automatically plays back images continuously. Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 62 Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 63 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. Finder Color Temp.
Page 64: Ctrl For Hdmi
PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time.
Page 65: File Number
Displays the version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 66 Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad One-touch(NFC) You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images. One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Transferring Images To A Computer
Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Transferring Images To A Tv
ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 72 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Downloading Applications
Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website “PlayMemories Camera Apps.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Uninstalling Applications
You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. Confirming the account information of “PlayMemories Camera Apps” The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. Notes on use...
Page 76: Recommended Computer Environment
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 Installing “PlayMemories Home” Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” Installing “Remote Camera Control” Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Creating A Movie Disc
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Creating Blu-ray Discs You can create Blu-ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 80 This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 81: Cleaning This Product
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Cleaning this product On cleaning Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 82 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Using This Product Abroad
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor Vertical grip You can attach a VG-C1EM vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. AVCHD format License Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 85 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 86: If You Have Problems
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R If you have problems Troubleshooting Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off. The battery pack is not charged. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 88: Help Guide
Find Help Guide Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Page 89 The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 93: Formatted The Memory Card By Mistake
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 94 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Printing You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly. “--E-” appears on the screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Warning Messages
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Messages Warning messages Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Identifying parts (Front side) When the lens is removed 1. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp 2. Front dial 3. Remote sensor 4. Lens release button 5. Built-in microphone* 6. Mount index 7.
Page 99 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Identifying parts (Rear side) 1. Eyepiece cup 2. Viewfinder 3. MENU button 4. Eyepiece sensors 5. LCD screen You can adjust the screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
Page 100 11. MOVIE button 12. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 13. Control wheel 14. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15. Access lamp (Playback) button Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 101 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) 1. Speaker Image sensor position mark (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by this product.
Page 102 15. Memory card cover 16. Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures' accessories are not guaranteed.
Page 103 Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 104 Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7K) 1. Focusing ring 2. Zoom ring 3. Focal-length scale 4. Focal-length index 5. Lens contacts* 6. Mount index Do not touch this part directly. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R List of icons on the screen For the LCD screen mode For playback (Basic information display) For the viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode...
Page 106 Scene Recognition icons Memory card/Uploading status Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images ILCE-7: 24M / 10M / 6.0M / 20M / 8.7M / 5.1M / 2.6M / 2.2M Image size of still images ILCE-7R: 36M / 15M / 9.0M / 30M / 13M / 7.6M / 3.8M / 3.2M...
Page 107 Find Frame rate of movies Recording settings of movies Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS-C Size Capture Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot/Camera-shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom...
Page 108 View Mode Find 100-0003 Folder - file number Protect Recording format of movies DPOF DPOF set Auto Object Framing Remote control Drive mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Face Detection/Smile Shutter Metering mode 7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3...
Page 109 Find Smile detection sensitivity indicator Lock on AF Lock on AF guide EV scale Exposure compensation/Metered Manual REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Auto HDR image warning...
Page 110 File number/Number of images in the view mode Find Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift up. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 113 How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 Note Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function to a button in advance using the [Custom Key Settings]. Related Topic Custom Key Settings Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115: Help Guide
Related Topic Function of the center button Function of the left button Function of the right button Function of the down button Function of the control wheel Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Page 117 Find 4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. Related Topic Tile Menu Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using the Fn (Function) button You can recall functions when shooting images. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1. Press the Fn (Function) button in shooting mode.
Page 119 Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guides (A) to perform the settings. Related Topic Function Menu Set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using the “Quick Navi” You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder].
Page 121 Find Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera.
Page 123 The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. Related Topic Zoom Playing back images Intelligent Auto Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie).
Page 125: Available Functions
Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Auto Mode): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product.
Page 126 Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions. Related Topic About Scene Recognition Mode Dial Guide Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images.
Page 129 S. Auto Img. Extract. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Scene Recognition
Cont. Shooting, Slow Sync., Auto HDR, Daylight Sync., Slow Shutter, Hand-held Twilight Note When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait] and [Infant] scenes are not recognized. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness.
Page 134 Find (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time.
Page 135 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode.
Page 136 Find Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise.
Page 137 Hint To change the scene, rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene. Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image. Related Topic Long Exposure NR (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper). Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Hint You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value by rotating the front/rear dial while pressing the AEL button. (Manual shift) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).
Page 142 If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted: MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Zoom] → desired value. Related Topic Zoom Setting The zoom features available with this product Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R 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.
Page 146 Zoom Setting About zoom scale Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 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 Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148 Image Size]: L Approx. 4× (Approx. 4×), M Approx. 6.1× (Approx. 5.2×), S Approx. 8× (Approx. 8×) ILCE-7 ILCE-7R Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Image Size (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.
Page 150 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: Flash does not operate. Autoflash: Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
Page 151 The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display →...
Page 153 Find Level For viewfinder* * [For viewfinder] is not displayed in viewfinder mode. Some display methods are not displayed in the default settings. The displayed screen varies depending on the setting of [DISP Button]. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.
Page 154 Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. For viewfinder: Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Image Size (still image) 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.
Page 157 S: 3.2M 2400×1352 pixels Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L]. Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) APS-C Size Capture Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2 (default setting): Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower. Note If images are not to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you record images in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama: Direction Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. Related Topic Sweep Panorama Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 162 Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re- compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing on the center of the control wheel. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a full-display image. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released after shooting. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 169 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 MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus, [Peaking Level] differs, depending on the subject and shooting situation. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Color Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in white. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Level Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 Tracks a subject to be focused on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Note You can set [On (Start w/shutter)] only when [Continuous AF] is selected for [Focus Mode]. Related Topic Focus Mode Lock-on AF (On) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 The ambient light changes. Hint If you lose track of the subject, this product can detect the subject and resume the Lock-on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen. Related Topic Lock-on AF Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174: Pre-Af (Still Image)
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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 175 Off (default setting): Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) are attached. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 176 If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] in [AF/MF Button] under [Custom Key Settings], the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button. Related Topic Function of the AF/MF button Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 [±0], or reset the values of all the lenses using [Clear]. Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lenses only. If you use [AF Micro Adj.] with other brands of lenses, the registered value may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens.
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Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Focus Settings Sets up the focus functions. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Settings]. 2. Perform settings using the front/rear dial or control wheel. When the focus mode is set to [Autofocus]/[DMF] Front dial: Moves the focus area frame up/down.
Page 180 The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down. Hint When [ AF w/ shutter] is set to [Off], you can still use the [AF On] function. Related Topic AF On Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings]. 2. Press the key to which you have assigned the [AF On] function while auto-focus shooting. Related Topic Custom Key Settings AF w/ shutter (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time. Related Topic Custom Key Settings Smile/Face Detect. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to attach an A-Mount lens (sold separately), this product’s Phase Detection AF cannot be used.
Page 184 Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” 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 186 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Exposure compensation dial 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). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).
Page 187 Note [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: Movie recording [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure. Release the button to reset the exposure. Hint If you select the [AEL toggle] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 If the brightness changes drastically during continuous shooting, release your finger from the shutter button once, then press the shutter button halfway down again. Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 190: Exp.comp.set
Ambient&flash (default setting): 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+: Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 The exposure setting guides for the aperture and shutter speed are not displayed when the DISP setting is set to [Graphic Display] or [For viewfinder] Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 (Camera Settings) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV (default setting)/0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 +2.0EV, the “+2.0EV” setting will be prioritized. When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] shooting mode, [Dial Ev Comp] is invalid. Related Topic Exposure Comp. Exposure compensation dial Reset EV Comp. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 (Custom Settings) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings of [Custom Settings]. Reset (default setting): Resets the settings of [Exposure Comp.] to “0.” Related Topic Exposure Comp. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image.
Page 197 DRO Bracket Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 198 Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto]. Related Topic Focus Mode AEL w/ shutter (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 199 Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Auto] or [Off]. ILCE-7: When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], both the exposure and the focus are maintained using the Phase Detection AF function. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again. Self-timer: 2 Sec: Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed.
Page 203 When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Related Topic Bracket order Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 204 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording.
Page 205 Related Topic Bracket order Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 206 Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. Related Topic Bracket order Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 207 Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value. DRO Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 (Custom Settings) → [Bracket order] → desired setting Menu item details 0→ → (default setting): Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. →0→ : Records in the following order: − → 0 → +. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 209 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting.
Page 210 [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The settings [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 Motion Blur] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 212 HDR images. If the product has detected a problem, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 213 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature 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 214 Note [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Related Topic Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 215 You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 216 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Page 217 HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 218 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure.
Page 219 Note [Standard] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 220 Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. You cannot create a disc with a movie that was recorded when [ File Format] was set to [MP4]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 221 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] →...
Page 222 To play back 24p/25p movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the 24p/25p formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 24p/25p format, 24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 223 Menu item details On (default setting): Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. Set the shooting mode to [Movie]. You can see the audio level before recording only in movie recording mode. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 225 When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level. Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio. When you record audio movies with lower volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 226 Outputs audio without delay when recording movies. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs video and audio in sync when recording movies. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 227 Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 228 Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure]. When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 229 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 230 For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. Related Topic Memory recall Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 231 You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 232 Function of the AEL button Function of the AF/MF button Function of the Custom button Function of the center button Function of the left button Function of the right button Function of the down button Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 233 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Control Wheel] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 234 1. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AEL Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 235 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AF/MF Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 236 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Custom Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 237 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Right Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 240 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Down Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 241: Dial Setup
The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed. Note The [Dial Setup] function is enabled when the exposure mode is set to “M.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 242: Help Guide
Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting.
Page 243 If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing [Smile Shutter], Smile Detection is performed only for that face. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 Off (default setting): Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. Uses the [ Soft Skin Effect]. Hint When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 245 Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. 2. Select a face to change the order of priority. 3. Select the destination. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 247 Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. Even if you execute [Setting Reset], registered faces are not deleted. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 248 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 249 Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 250 Note You cannot set [SteadyShot] when you are using an A-mount lens (sold separately), or when the name of the attached lens does not contain the letters “OSS,” such as “E16mm F2.8.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 251 Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 252 Normal (default setting): Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 253 Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on the product or non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 254 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off (default setting): Does not display the grid line. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 255 When the product is enlarging an image using image processing, it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Switching the screen display (during playback) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 256 When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 257 Viewfinder: The screen is turned off and the image is always displayed in the Electronic Viewfinder. Monitor: The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 258 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 259 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R e-Front Curtain Shut. (ILCE-7) The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Page 260 Even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Auto]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures. Note When you set [APS-C Size Capture] to [On], the image size will change automatically. When you set [APS-C Size Capture] to [Off], some shooting functions may not work correctly. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 262 Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note The [Shading Comp.] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 263 Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off: Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note The [Chro. Aber. Comp.] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 264 Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note The [Distortion Comp.] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 265 Does not lock the front dial, rear dial and control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Hint You can release [Dial / Wheel Lock] by holding the Fn (Function) button down. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 266 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [Deactivate Monitor] function to the desired key. 2. Press the key to which [Deactivate Monitor] was assigned. Related Topic Custom Key Settings Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 267 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 Custom Key Settings Shot. Result Preview Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 268 [Shot. Result 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 Custom Key Settings Aperture Preview Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 269 To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. Related Topic Recover Image DB Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 270 2. Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 271 When the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic View Mode Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 272 The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Note The histogram is not displayed in the following situations: During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 273 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 274 All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Deletes all images in the selected date range. Related Topic Deleting a displayed image Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 275 : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. Related Topic View Mode Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 276 To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU key. Note Panoramic images shot using other product may be displayed in a different size from the actual size, or may not scroll correctly. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 277 You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks. (1) Select [On] or [Off] → [Enter] in [Date Imprint]. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: Movies RAW images Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 278 (Playback) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 279 Even if the product is tilted, the display orientation is maintained. Manual: The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image. You can rotate the image using the rotation function. Off: Always displays in landscape orientation. Related Topic Rotate Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 280 To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU key to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow. Hint You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 281 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 282 Cancel All in this Folder: Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected folder. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected date range. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 283 (Playback) → [4K Still Image PB] → [OK]. Note This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Related Topic Viewing images on an HD TV Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 284 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
Page 285 If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 286: 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 287: Viewfinder Bright
(Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 288 (Setup) → [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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 289 Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 290 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Produces sound when you operate the product. Off: Does not produce sound when you operate the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 291: Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot.
Page 292 Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off (default setting): Deactivates the Tile Menu display. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 293 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off (default setting): Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 294 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first (default setting): [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 295 (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 296 When using a lens with power zoom, the lens is retracted one minute after the product stops operation if [Pwr Save Start Time] is set to [10 Sec]. The auto power off function does not activate during playing back slideshow or recording movies, or when connected to a computer. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 297: Pal/Ntsc Selector
When you record using the NTSC system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When the NTSC mode is selected, the “Running on NTSC.” message always appears on the start-up screen each time you turn the product on. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 298 When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged. If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 299 Even if [On] is selected, the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card. When [On] is selected, the product does not switch to power save mode. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 300 Commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product. When [MOVIE Button] is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) of the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is not activated. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 301 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 302: Menu Item Details
You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 303 (Setup) → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the shooting information of the played back image. Off: Does not display the shooting information of the played back image. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 304 If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connection] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8). Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 305: Usb Lun Setting
1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 306 How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 307 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 308: Area Setting
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 309 Save valuable data on a computer, etc. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Format]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 310 The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 311 You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 312 When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 313 The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10030405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2013) Note The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 314 [Recover Image DB]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 315 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 316 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Version Displays the version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 317 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Certification Logo]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 318 Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re-install them. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 319 Download and install the application “PlayMemories Mobile” from your smartphone’s application store. If “PlayMemories Mobile” is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on “PlayMemories Mobile,” refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). Notes on use...
Page 320 1. Launch “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 321 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Input the password displayed on this product.
Page 322 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch “PlayMemories Mobile.” Find Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 323 When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, “PlayMemories Mobile” on smartphone will launch. Exit “PlayMemories Mobile” without performing an operation. If you do not exit “PlayMemories Mobile,” the smartphone stays in standby connection status. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 324: Help Guide
Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images. Still images shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product. Download and install the application “PlayMemories Mobile”...
Page 325 Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad “PlayMemories Mobile” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 326 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation.
Page 327 Mode] to [Off]. If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode, the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Related Topic Airplane Mode Smart Remote Embedded Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 328 Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. Download the application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your smartphone from the application store. 1. MENU →...
Page 329 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad “PlayMemories Mobile” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 330 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone.
Page 331 Mode] to [Off]. You cannot send AVCHD format movies. Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Airplane Mode Send to Smartphone “PlayMemories Mobile” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 332 If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in “PlayMemories Home.” Related Topic Installing “PlayMemories Home” WPS Push Access Point Set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 333 Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Page 334 If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi-Fi Direct, you need to register your access point first. Displaying the images on the TV may take time. Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi-Fi. Use an HDMI cable (sold separately). Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 335: Airplane Mode
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 336 If that happens, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Access Point Set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 337 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R 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 338 When you set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter the IP address to match your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Related Topic WPS Push Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 339 (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 340: Disp Mac Address
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 341: Ssid/Pw Reset
(Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK]. Note After resetting the connection information, and if you connect this product to the smartphone, you must register the smartphone again. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 342: Reset Network Set
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 343 (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following operations are available: You can use various effects for shooting images. You can upload images to network services directly from the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 344 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, use to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (www.sony.net/pmca) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 345 1. Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 346 2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. Related Topic Opening a service account Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 347 Acquire a service account in advance. Note When the IP address setting of this product is [Manual], you cannot download an application. Set [IP Address Setting] to [Auto]. Related Topic Access Point Set. Opening a service account Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 348 Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed. Related Topic Custom Key Settings Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 349 (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove]. 2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3. Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 350 You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort]. 2. Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3. Select the destination. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 351 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Confirming the account information of “PlayMemories Camera Apps” The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].
Page 352 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Recommended computer environment The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home,” “Image Data Converter” and “Remote Camera Control.” Windows OS (pre-installed): Windows Vista SP2*/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 “PlayMemories Home”...
Page 353 USB devices you are using. When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the product and your computer may not recover at the same time. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 354 You can create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD disc or DVD-Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) For other details, please refer to the Help of “PlayMemories Home.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 355 It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 356 Wi-Fi function. Download “Wireless Auto Import” from the URL above, and install it on your Mac computer. For details, see Help for “Wireless Auto Import.” Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region. Related Topic Send to Computer Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 357 You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product. You can rank images in five grades. You can apply color labels. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 358 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Installing “Image Data Converter” 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 359 Finder → [Applications] → [Image Data Converter] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide]. For details on operation, you can also refer to the “Image Data Converter” support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 360 Recording images directly to the computer. Performing interval timer shooting. Use these functions after selecting MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → [PC Remote]. For details on how to use “Remote Camera Control,” refer to the Help. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 361 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Installing “Remote Camera Control” Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 362 For Windows 8, start [Remote Camera Control Ver.3], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help Guide]. Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Remote Camera Control] → [Remote Camera Control Ver.3], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help Guide]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 363 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product. 2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3. Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (A) (supplied). Related Topic USB Connection USB LUN Setting Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 364 Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. Notes on use...
Page 365 For Mac computers, drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the “Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnect icon may not appear. In that case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 above. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 366: Help Guide
(HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 367 Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH Player: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)
Page 368 AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. The created Blu-ray Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 369 “PlayMemories Home.” Note To play back a Blu-ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 370 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation.
Page 371 This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. To check whether this product is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, look for the following marks on the bottom of the product. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i Notes for when on board an airplane In an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].
Page 372 Insert a charged battery pack into the product, or connect the product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 373: Charging The Battery Pack
Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.
Page 374: How To Store The Battery Pack
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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 375 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.
Page 376: Memory Card
Find Help Guide How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) SD card (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card) “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Page 377: Memory Stick Media
“M2” Adaptor as large as Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the product. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 378: Cleaning The Lens
If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating 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. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 379 Help Guide Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. ILCE-7 Image Size]: [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]*...
Page 380 32GB: 1200 images 64GB: 2400 images Find ILCE-7R Image Size]: [L: 36M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Standard 2GB: 215 images 4GB: 440 images 8GB: 890 images 16GB: 1750 images 32GB: 3550 images 64GB: 7000 images Fine 2GB: 145 images 4GB: 295 images 8GB: 600 images...
Page 381 Find How to Use Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Page 382 When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable 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 use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 383 You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 384 Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. PAL-M system: Brazil PAL-N system: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system: Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 385 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
Page 386 When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (Approximately two to seven seconds slower (for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions). This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting.) When using a Mount Adaptor, the Auto Focus does not work in movie mode.
Page 387 The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 388 When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (Approximately two to seven seconds slower (for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions). This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting.).
Page 389 The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 390 When the vertical grip is attached, you cannot perform the following operations: Charging the battery pack (If you want to charge the battery pack, insert it into the camera, not into the vertical grip.) Using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 391 As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology, the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen, angle of view, or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 392: Notes On The License
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 393 DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
Page 394 4. 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. http://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Warning messages Setting Reset Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 395 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the lock lever is locked. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 396 Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 397 In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, it turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the product again. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 398 This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 399 When you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp on the product may flash in rare cases. If this happens, remove the battery pack and re-insert it. Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 400 This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 401 When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, remove the battery pack and re-insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 402 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash. The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 403 The [Auto HDR] function is processing an image. The product is compiling images. Related Topic Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Auto HDR Superior Auto Multi Frame NR Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 404 The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. Ambient light is insufficient. The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto-focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or manual focus mode. Related Topic Focus Area Manual Focus Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 405 Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 406: The Date And Time Are Recorded Incorrectly
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. Related Topic Date/Time Setup Area Setting Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 407 The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 408 The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. Related Topic White Balance Picture Effect Setting Reset Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 409 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 410 Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Related Topic Red Eye Reduction Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 411 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 412: You Cannot Shoot Images Continuously
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 413 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial. Related Topic Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 414 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). The picture was taken under backlit conditions, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 415 [Shading Comp.]. When using an E-mount lens for APS-C size shooting, set [APS-C Size Capture] to [Auto] or [On], then shoot the images. Related Topic Shading Comp. APS-C Size Capture Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 416 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in product-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] are also effective in reducing blur. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) Scene Selection Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 417 If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, the product switches to the power-save mode. The product exits power-save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway. Related Topic Pwr Save Start Time Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 418 The product is in USB mode. Disconnecting the product from the computer. Use “PlayMemories Home” to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer. Related Topic Disconnecting the product from the computer Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 419 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 420: The Image Cannot Be Deleted
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 421: The Image Was Deleted By Mistake
The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 422 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 423 Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 424 ILCE-7/ILCE-7R [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 425 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 426: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] to record movies. Related Topic File Format (movie) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 427 [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 428 The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 429 (N mark). Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time. If another NFC-based application is running on your smartphone, terminate that application. Related Topic Airplane Mode Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 430 Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. Related Topic USB Connection Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 431 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. Related Topic Connecting the product to a computer Format Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 432 The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using “PlayMemories Home” and play it back. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 433: Images Exported From A Computer Cannot Be Viewed On This Product
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use “PlayMemories Home” to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 434 Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 435: You Cannot Print Images
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 436 The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 437 When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges. Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 438 Using “PlayMemories Home,” you can print images with the date without recording the date. When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so. Related Topic Specify Printing Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 439: The Lens Gets Fogged
Help Guide Find Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 440 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 441 Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Related Topic Date/Time Setup Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 442 The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 443 If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on use...
Page 444 Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R “--E-” appears on the screen. Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card. Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the product off and on again. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 446 There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [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 your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify.
Page 447 Help Guide Troubleshooting Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7/ILCE-7R Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
Page 448 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF Superior Auto Auto HDR Notes on use 4-484-060-11(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

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