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DSC-RX100M7
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  • Page 1 This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you set up your camera. (Another window will open.) DSC-RX100M7 accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.)
  • Page 2: Preparing The Camera

    Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) How to use the Quick Navi screen How to use the keyboard Icons and indicators List of icons on the monitor Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Preparing the camera Checking the camera and the supplied items...
  • Page 3 Focus Area Limit Phase detection AF Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) AF/MF control Face/Eye AF Set. Tracking subject (Tracking function) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) Deleting a registered AF Area (Del.
  • Page 4 Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self-portrait/ -timer Interval shooting Interval Shoot Func. Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func.
  • Page 5 About Scene Recognition Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Movie: Exposure Mode HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. Exposure Set. Guide Metering Mode Face Priority in Multi Metering Spot Metering Point AE lock...
  • Page 6 Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Zoom Speed Smart Telecon. Zoom Func. on Ring White balance White Balance Priority Set in AWB Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Shutter AWB Lock (still image) Setting how to process images Creative Style Picture Effect...
  • Page 7 Smile Shutter Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) Face Registration (Delete) Using the flash Using flash Red Eye Reduction Flash Mode Flash Comp. Recording movies Shooting movies Movie w/ shutter Movie recording formats File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) Quality(Dual Rec)
  • Page 8 AF Tracking Sens. (movie) SteadyShot (movie) TC/UB Settings TC/UB Disp. Switch MOVIE Button Marker Display (movie) Marker Settings (movie) 4K Output Select (movie) Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Rotating an image (Rotate) Playing back panoramic images Enlarge Initial Mag.
  • Page 9 Protecting data Protecting images (Protect) Setting Rating function Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Designating images for printing (DPOF) Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions...
  • Page 10 Monitor/viewfinder settings Grid Line FINDER/MONITOR Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Function for VF close Display Quality Auto Monitor OFF Bright Monitoring Memory card settings Format File/Folder Settings (still image) File Settings (movie) Display Media Info. Recover Image DB Camera settings Audio signals Write Date (still image)
  • Page 11 USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Copyright Info Version Demo Mode Initializing the camera Setting Reset Using network functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Imaging Edge Mobile Ctrl w/ Smartphone...
  • Page 12 Transferring images to a TV View on TV Changing the network settings Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Edit Device Name Reset Network Set. Using a computer Recommended computer environment Importing images for use on a computer...
  • Page 13 Camera Settings1 File Format (still image) JPEG Quality (still image) JPEG Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Color Space (still image) Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode) Scene Selection Drive Mode Single Burst Self-timer...
  • Page 14 Phase Detect. Area Circ. of Focus Point Exposure Comp. ISO Setting: ISO ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS Metering Mode Face Priority in Multi Metering Spot Metering Point AEL w/ shutter (still image) Exposure Std. Adjust Flash Mode Flash Comp.
  • Page 15 Face Registration (Delete) Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter Auto Object Framing (still image) Self-portrait/ -timer Camera Settings2 Movie: Exposure Mode HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) Quality(Dual Rec) Img. Size(Dual Rec) Auto Dual Rec Proxy Recording AF drive speed (movie)
  • Page 16 Zoom Setting Zoom Speed Zoom Func. on Ring DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) FINDER/MONITOR Zebra Setting Grid Line Exposure Set. Guide Live View Display Shoot. Start Disp. Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Auto Review Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Av/Tv Rotate...
  • Page 17 Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Location Info. Link Set. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Edit Device Name Reset Network Set. Playback Protecting images (Protect) Rotating an image (Rotate) Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Rating Rating Set(Custom Key)
  • Page 18 Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Gamma Disp. Assist Volume Settings Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm. Display Quality Auto Monitor OFF Power Save Start Time Function for VF close Auto Power OFF Temp. NTSC/PAL Selector Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Touch Pad Settings Demo Mode...
  • Page 19 PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Copyright Info Format File/Folder Settings (still image) File Settings (movie) Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Version Setting Reset My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Precautions/This product...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Warning messages 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21: Identifying Parts

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Identifying parts ON/OFF (Power) button Power/Charge lamp Shutter button Mode dial (Auto Mode)/P(Program Auto)/A(Aperture Priority)/S(Shutter Priority)/M(Manual Exposure)/MR(Memory recall)/ (Movie)/ HFR(High Frame Rate)/ (Sweep Panorama)/SCN(Scene Selection) For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/Playback zoom lever...
  • Page 22 To use a shoulder strap (sold separately), attach the strap adaptors (supplied) to the strap hooks on either side of the camera. (N-Mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 23 Multi/Micro USB Terminal This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. HDMI micro jack...
  • Page 24 Battery insertion slot Battery lock lever Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Access lamp Memory card slot Battery/Memory card cover Speaker When using the viewfinder...
  • Page 25 Note Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised. Be sure to push the viewfinder down slowly so that the eyepiece part does not get stuck. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 26: Using The Control Wheel

    During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 27: Using The Control Ring

    Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. : Adjust zoom by turning the control ring. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 28 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
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  • Page 30 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.
  • Page 31 Custom Key], the camera will switch to the shooting mode and recall the assigned function when you press the key in the playback mode. Related Topic Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 32 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can access frequently used functions more quickly by registering them to the function menu.
  • Page 33 Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel. (Grid Line) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the function menu. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 34: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 How to use the Quick Navi screen The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the viewfinder, that lets you control settings directly. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor].
  • Page 35 Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. When using [Creative Style], [Picture Profile], etc., some of the setup tasks can only be accomplished on a dedicated screen. Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36 Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
  • Page 38 Unable to shoot still images Auto Dual Rec Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA Image size of still images RAW recording X.FINE FINE STD JPEG Quality XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD...
  • Page 39 Touch Shutter Focus Cancel Tracking Cancel Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] NFC active Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable Connected to smartphone / Not connected to smartphone Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained Airplane Mode Overheating warning 20 sec Remaining recordable time when overheating warning is displayed Database file full / Database file error...
  • Page 40 Smile detection sensitivity indicator Picture Effect Face/Eye Priority in AF – Picture Profile Shutter Type Focus indicator/exposure settings Focus indicator 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock/AWB lock Guides/other Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking Select Focus Point On/Off Guide display for setting Focus Area...
  • Page 41 C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Exposure Setting Guide Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Digital level gauge STBY REC Movie recording standby/Movie recording in progress 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) Audio Level Display REC Control 00:00:00:00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen...
  • Page 42 Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” for other icons displayed in this area. Image information Latitude/longitude information Copyright information exists for image 2019-1-1 10:37PM Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the viewfinder.
  • Page 44: Histogram Display

    If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/underexposed warning). The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review]. Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. It shows darker toward the left and brighter toward the right.
  • Page 45 Related Topic DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter].
  • Page 47 Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items

    AC Adaptor (1) The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Micro USB cable (1) Wrist strap (1) Strap adaptor (2) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 49 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Inserting/removing the battery pack Open the battery/memory card cover. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Close the cover.
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  • Page 51: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The Camera

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the power off. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 52 Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). Related Topic...
  • Page 53: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54 Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) The numbers for “Shooting (still images)” are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 55 (wall socket). When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56: Notes On The Battery Pack

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Notes on the battery pack Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
  • Page 57 If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58: Notes On Charging The Battery Pack

    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 59 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the product. Open the battery/memory card cover. Insert the memory card. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly.
  • Page 60: To Remove The Memory Card

    Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Memory cards that can be used When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card...
  • Page 62 Number of recordable images Recordable movie times 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product. High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Setting language, date and time The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
  • Page 65 Area Setting Using the control wheel 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67: Shooting Still Images

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Shooting still images Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.
  • Page 68 Press the shutter button fully down. To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF]. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 69 Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
  • Page 71 Note Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 73 You cannot execute functions assigned to the control wheel or the C button while moving the focusing frame. Related Topic Touch Operation Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74 If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [ Switch V/H AF Area] or [ AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change. Related Topic Focus Area Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 75 When the F-value is greater than F8, you cannot use the Phase Detection AF. Only Contrast AF is available. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 Pressing the key moves the position of the focusing frame using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Note You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
  • Page 78 The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79 Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Face/Eye AF Set. This function is used to determine whether or not the camera will focus with priority on faces or eyes. There are two ways to perform [Eye AF]. Focusing on the eyes by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 81 Eye detection frame A white eye detection frame appears when an eye is detected and the camera determines that autofocusing is possible, depending on the settings. The eye detection frame is displayed as follows when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal]. [Eye AF] by custom key The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key.
  • Page 82 Note When [Subject Detection] is set to [Human], the eyes of animals are not detected. When [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], human faces are not detected. When [Scene Selection] is set to [Portrait], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On], and [Subject Detection] is locked to [Human].
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  • Page 84 This function is available in still image shooting mode. This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. Related Topic Focus Mode Focus Area Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 The mode dial is set to either (Auto Mode), (Movie) or When [ AF Area Registration] is set to [On], the [Wheel Lock] setting is locked to [Unlock]. Related Topic Focus Area Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [ AF Area Registration]. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Del. Regist. AF Area]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Frame Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 When [Scene Selection] is set to the following modes: [Landscape] [Sports Action] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91 Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Circulate : The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94: Manual Focus

    When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. If you re-select the [Focus Mode], any focus distance that you set manually will be canceled. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the control ring to achieve a sharper focus. When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Related Topic Peaking Setting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 97 You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99 (Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.3: Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 102 DRO Bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Select (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Shooting]. You can also set the continuous shooting by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 104 AEL w/ shutter (still image) Shutter Type (still image) Using the electronic shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Single Burst Shoot. Captures seven consecutive still images at a higher speed (maximum of 90 images per second) to increase the probability of capturing a decisive moment. This function is useful when you want to shoot a scene that is difficult to capture using [Single Shooting], or a brief moment that falls between shots with [Cont.
  • Page 106 Set [Focus Mode] to [Single-shot AF], and then wait until the right moment comes with the shutter button pressed halfway down (Focus lock). Or, set [Focus Mode] to [Manual Focus] and focus on the subject in advance. Then, press the shutter button at the right moment. Press the shutter button slightly early, taking into account the release time lag.
  • Page 107 Using the electronic shutter Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Shoot. Start Disp. Single Burst Self-timer 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108 Uses the self-timer to start shooting 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed during [Single Burst Shoot.]. Note Press the shutter button again or press on the control wheel to stop the self-timer countdown. Related Topic Single Burst Shoot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 109 (Camera Settings1) → [Single Burst Self- timer]. Note The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Sports Action] under [Scene Selection] [Smile Shutter] Related Topic Audio signals 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 110 Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img. Hint Press the shutter button again or press on the control wheel to stop the count of the self-timer. Press on the control wheel and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111 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 Settings Indicator during bracket shooting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112: Single Bracket

    When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113 During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start single bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as "mired." Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 116: Dro Bracket

    Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 117 Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self-portrait/ -timer] to [Off], then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge (Viewer).
  • Page 120 The shooting mode is set to other than P/A/S/M Selectable shutter speeds may differ depending on the setting for [Shutter Type in Interval]. Related Topic Imaging Edge Cont. PB for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 Menu item details Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Related Topic Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking Touch Pad Settings Touch Panel/Pad 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122 Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Panel Only: Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor. Touch Pad Only: Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter When you shoot using the monitor, the camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Set MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] to [On] in advance.
  • Page 124 Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 125 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot].
  • Page 126 The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the digital zoom Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 127 When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom When using [Smart Telecon.] When [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal] Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting. You can prevent erroneous operations during vertically oriented shooting caused by your nose, etc.
  • Page 129 Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 130 If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images. Related Topic JPEG Image Size (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 131 Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower. Related Topic File Format (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 132 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 JPEG 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 133 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135 Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama: Direction 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136 Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: 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 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137: Available Functions

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 List of mode dial function You can switch the shooting mode according to the subject or purpose of shooting. Turn the mode dial to select the desired shooting mode. 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 138 Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Movie: Exposure Mode Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode Sweep Panorama Scene Selection 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 139: Intelligent Auto

    The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode) About Scene Recognition Mode Dial Guide 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140: Superior Auto

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes. For low-lit or backlit scenes, if necessary the camera may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., to record higher quality images than in Intelligent Auto mode.
  • Page 141 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142 (overlay icon) is displayed, be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded. For [Intelligent Auto] and [Superior Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 143: About Scene Recognition

    When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are displayed on the second line: (Tripod) (Walk) (Move) (Move (Bright)) (Move (Dark)) * The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Intelligent Active]. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 144: Program Auto

    Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 145: Aperture Priority

    If this happens, change the aperture value. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 146: Shutter Priority

    However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Long Exposure NR (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 147: Manual Exposure

    When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148: Bulb Shooting

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).
  • Page 149 If you set [Drive Mode] to [Cont. Shooting] and [ Shutter Type] to [Auto] or [Electronic Shutter] when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed will be temporarily set to 1/8 second. Related Topic Manual Exposure 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 150: Sweep Panorama

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). Point the camera at the subject. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition.
  • Page 151 (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 152 Related Topic Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 153 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject.
  • Page 154 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. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.
  • Page 155 The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in- focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156 If you set [ 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 (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 158 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 Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
  • Page 160 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 161 You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. Displays the guide. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 162 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
  • Page 163 Face Priority in Multi Metering D-Range Optimizer (DRO) Auto HDR 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 164 When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is locked to [On]. When [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is set to [On] and [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal] under [Face/Eye AF Set.], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 165 When [Focus Area] is set to [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], the spot metering position coordinates to the tracking start position, but does not coordinate with the tracking of the subject. Related Topic Focus Area Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 166 You cannot set the [AEL hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Note AEL hold] and [ AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note When [AEL toggle] is assigned to any key using [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key], operation using the key will be given priority over the [AEL toggle] settings. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 168 If you set [Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset. Related Topic Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 169 To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 170 Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M], or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] switches to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. will be displayed over the recorded image to inform you when the camera detects image blurring. Change the composition or re-shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur, as needed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 172 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 ISO Setting: ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ISO Setting] → [ISO] → desired setting.
  • Page 173 When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ISO Range Limit]. The available range for ISO sensitivity varies depending on the setting for [Gamma] under [Picture Profile]. Related Topic ISO Setting: ISO 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 175 When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) Related Topic Program Auto Aperture Priority ISO Setting: ISO 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176: The Zoom Features Available With This Product

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 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 177 Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 178 When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. You can assign the zoom function to the control ring. Related Topic Zoom Setting The zoom features available with this product Zoom Speed Zoom Func. on Ring 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 179 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 180: About Zoom Scale

    Approx. 4.0× M: 10M Approx. 1.4× Approx. 2.8× Approx. 5.6× S: 5.0M Approx. 2.0× Approx. 4.0× Approx. 8.0× Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting JPEG Image Size (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 181 The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Zoom 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 182 Magnify an image by pressing the key to which you have assigned [Smart Telecon.]. The settings change each time you press the key. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 183 When the shooting mode is set to something other than [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], assign the [Zoom] function to the control ring before using the control ring. Selecting [Quick] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Using the control ring Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 184 It is recommended to shoot images using a flash or select [Custom 1] to [Custom 3]. Related Topic Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Priority Set in AWB WB bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 185 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 186 If you use a flash when capturing a basic white color, the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash. Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 187 Shutter AWB Lock] to [Off] or [Cont. Shooting], and do not use the [AWB Lock Hold] function or [AWB Lock Toggle] function when shooting. Alternatively, set [White Balance] to [Flash]. Related Topic White Balance Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 188 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with this function, unlike with [Scene Selection], where the product adjusts the exposure.
  • Page 189 [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 191 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
  • Page 192 This function is not available in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function is not available. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 193 Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Select the effect level by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Note Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [ File Format] is [RAW]. Soft Skin Effect] is not available for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 194 [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. Other zoom functions than the optical zoom When shooting in Manual Focus mode [Picture Effect] is set to [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature], [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 195 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 196 [Face Registration] The following functions are unavailable when the [ Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. Long Exposure NR Bulb shooting Related Topic Using the electronic shutter Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 197 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*.
  • Page 198 1/60 second. Related Topic Shutter Type (still image) Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Audio signals Cont. Shooting Shoot. Start Disp. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 199 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Sets whether or not to display marks (such as a frame) on the screen while shooting. This function is useful in situations where it is difficult to determine the timing of shooting just by looking at the screen, such as when the shutter sound is turned off.
  • Page 200 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 201 The screen blacks out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Off: The screen does not black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Related Topic Single Burst Shoot. Using the electronic shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 202 Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 203 (Camera Settings2) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204 Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 205 [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW], this function is not available. High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 206 To use the [Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows. [Face/Eye Priority in AF] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [On] [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [Human] Related Topic Face/Eye AF Set. Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 207 If the product cannot detect a smile, adjust the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If [Func. of Touch Operation] is set to [Touch Tracking] and you touch a face on the monitor to track while [Smile Shutter] is active, smile detection will only apply to that face. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 208 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. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 209 When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. Select a face to change the order of priority. Select the destination. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 210 If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note 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]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 211: Using Flash

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. Slide the (Flash pop-up) switch to pop up the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically.
  • Page 212 Related Topic Flash Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 213 Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 214 Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 215 The higher flash effect (+ side) 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 (- side) may not be visible. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 216: Shooting Movies

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode.
  • Page 217 Use PlayMemories Home when importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to a computer. Related Topic MOVIE Button Movie w/ shutter File Format (movie) Recordable movie times Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 218 When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button. When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [ REC Control]. Related Topic Shooting movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 219: Movie Recording Formats

    The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. Bit rate is the amount of data processed within a given period of time. Related Topic File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) AVCHD format 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 220 File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 221 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Record Setting (movie) Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. Menu item details...
  • Page 222 If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 223 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a smooth super-slow-motion movie. Set the mode dial to (High Frame Rate). The shooting setting screen will be displayed.
  • Page 224 When [ REC Timing] is set to [End Trigger] or [End Trigger Half]: Movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card. Menu item details Record Setting : Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p 50M], and [24p 50M*]. * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
  • Page 225 With [End Trigger], a movie of the maximum possible duration is recorded. With [End Trigger Half], a movie of half the maximum possible duration is recorded. With [End Trigger Half], the time it takes to record to the memory card is also shorter than with [End Trigger].
  • Page 226 It may take time for recording to finish after you press the MOVIE button. Wait until the camera enters the shooting standby to start the next session of shooting. Related Topic HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 227 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) You can capture still images while recording movies without stopping recording. Use Dual Rec when you want to record both movies and still images at the same time.
  • Page 228 Img. Size(Dual Rec) Auto Dual Rec 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 229 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 230 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Img. Size(Dual Rec) Selects the size of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Img. Size(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details L: 17M/M: 7.5M/S: 4.2M 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 231 Depending on the recording conditions, still images may not be shot with the optimal timing. Auto Dual Rec is unavailable when shooting movies vertically. Related Topic Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) Quality(Dual Rec) Img. Size(Dual Rec) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 232 Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Movie recording formats Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Memory cards that can be used 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 233 Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 234 When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During High Frame Rate shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 235 [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode. [Audio Rec Level] is unavailable during High Frame Rate shooting. The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (microphone) terminal input. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 236 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 237 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen.
  • Page 238 This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded and displayed faithfully, without looking under or over-exposed. HLG is used in HDR TV program production, as defined in the international standard Recommendation ITU-R BT.2100. Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level.
  • Page 239 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 240 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 241 [Picture Profile]. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 242 Note Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations: During High Frame Rate shooting (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 243 (Camera Settings2) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 244 Sets the AF drive speed to slow. With this mode, the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF drive speed] cannot be used. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 245 Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF Tracking Sens.] cannot be used. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 246 Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. [Intelligent Active] cannot be selected when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 247 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 TC/UB Settings The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 248 Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 249 Note When the monitor is flipped while in a shooting mode, such as during self-portrait shooting, TC/UB information is not displayed. In the playback mode, TC/UB information is displayed even when the monitor is flipped. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 250 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. (except when the mode dial is set to (High Frame Rate).) Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [ Movie] mode. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 251 The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to ( Movie) or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) Related Topic Marker Settings (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 252 Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off]/[On] Hint You can display several markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 253 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 4K Output Select (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. Turn the mode dial to (movie). Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 254 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 255: Playing Back Still Images

    You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Related Topic Recover Image DB Display as Group 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 256 You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 257 Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 258 Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor or viewfinder of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 259: Playing Back Panoramic Images

    To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button. Note Panoramic images shot using other products may be displayed in a different size from the actual size, or may not scroll correctly. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 260 Displays an image with the standard magnification. Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 261 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 262: Playing Back Movies

    Movie files recorded using other products may not be able to be playable on this camera. Note Even if you shoot the movie vertically, the movie will be displayed horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 263: Motion Shot Video

    You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image. Related Topic Motion Interval ADJ 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 264 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject’s motion. MENU → (Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ] → desired setting. Related Topic Motion Shot Video 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 265 Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 266 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 267 While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 268 Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 269 [Display as Group] is set to [On]. If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. Single Burst Shoot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 270 You can change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during playback. You can also change the playback speed by selecting MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. PB Speed for Interval Imaging Edge 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 271 MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during [Cont. PB for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. PB for Interval 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 272 Hint During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 273 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 274 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 275 Custom Key] beforehand, and then press the custom key while playing back an image to which you want to assign a rating. The number of (Rating) changes each time you press the custom key. Note You can assign ratings to still images only. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Rating Set(Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 276 Add a mark to the number of that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 277 The position or size of the date (inside or outside of the image) may differ depending on the printer. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: RAW images The number of copies cannot be specified. Some printers do not support the date print function. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 278: Deleting A Displayed Image

    You can delete an image displayed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. Display the image you want to delete. Press the (Delete) button. Select [Delete] using the control wheel. Note The protected images cannot be deleted. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 279 [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The protected images cannot be deleted. The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. Related Topic Deleting a displayed image Format 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 280 You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 281 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required.
  • Page 282 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 283 Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 284 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the control ring and the control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial” settings. You can quickly recall or switch registered “My Dial” settings by pressing the custom key you assigned in advance.
  • Page 285 [My Dial 1→2→3]. Even if a control wheel has been locked using the [Wheel Lock] function, it will be unlocked temporarily when “My Dial” is recalled. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 286 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Av/Tv Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Does not change the direction of rotation for the control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the control wheel. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 287 You can release the lock by holding the Fn (Function) button down again. Note When [ AF Area Registration] is set to [On], [Wheel Lock] is fixed to [Unlock]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 288 You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) [View on TV] Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 289 (My Menu) → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 290 To delete all the items on a page, select MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 291 Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Add Item Delete All 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 292 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Add Item Delete Page 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 293 (My Menu) → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 294 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 295 When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. Even if [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], when you use the electrical shutter, images will look as if your settings were applied. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 296 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 297 When the monitor is pulled out, the eye sensor will not detect your eye's approach even if the viewfinder is popped up and [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto]. The image will continue to be displayed on the monitor. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 298 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when shooting a movie using the Wi-Fi functions. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when an overheating warning is displayed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 299 The viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 300 (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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 301 (Setup) → [Function for VF close] → desired setting. Menu item details Power OFF: Turns the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Not Power OFF: Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 302 Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. When the temperature of the camera rises, the setting may become locked to [Standard]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 303 [Auto Monitor OFF] does not activate in the following situations: When the monitor is flipped up by approximately 180 degrees When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama] When the power-saving function is not activated 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 304 When [Focus Magnifier] is selected. During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change. Related Topic Live View Display 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 305 Format the memory card on this camera. If you format the memory card on the computer, the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type. It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 306 A new folder may be automatically created if you shoot images using a memory card that has been used in another device. 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 307 If you are using an SDHC memory card, [File Name Format] is locked to [Standard]. If there are unused numbers due to file deletion, etc., these numbers will be reused when the movie file number reaches “9999.” 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 308 DSC-RX100M7 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 309 (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Images recorded on the memory card are not deleted by [Recover Image DB]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 310 Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. On:Shutter Only: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 311 The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Write Date] is not available for RAW images. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 312 Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 313 You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 314 The power save function is deactivated in the following situations: While power is being supplied via USB While playing back slideshows While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 315 4K: XAVC S 4K (24p 60M/25p 60M, when the camera is not connected via Wi-Fi) Note Even if [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High], depending on the conditions or the temperature of the camera, the recordable time for movies may not change. Related Topic Recordable movie times 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 316 If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 317 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 318 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. Related Topic Record Setting (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 319 Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. Note When the camera is connected to an HDMI device while [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the setting switches to [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 320 Time code is not output to other devices. Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 321 TC Output] is set to [Off], you cannot use the [ REC Control] function. Even when is displayed, the external recorder/player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder/player. Check if the external recorder/player works properly before use. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 322 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) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 323 It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. Related Topic PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 324 Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 325 Shooting images Playing back images Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth connections Charging a battery pack ― Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted ― Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 326 [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. While you are playing back still images on the camera, you cannot shoot using PC Remote. Related Topic USB Connection Release w/o Card PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 327 Transfers only RAW files to the computer. Note [RAW+J PC Save Img] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. Related Topic USB Connection File Format (still image) PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 328 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 329 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 330 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 331 In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic...
  • Page 332 Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 333 Does not show the demonstration. Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC Adaptor (supplied). When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card, you cannot select [On]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 334 Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. Settings of [Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 335 Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). Note Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 336 Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 337 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Controlling the camera using a smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product to an NFC-enabled smartphone by touching them together and then operate the product using the smartphone. Make sure that [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is set to [On] by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 338 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane 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 Imaging Edge Mobile Airplane Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 339 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR Code) You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the QR Code. Make sure that [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is set to [On] by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 340 Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 341 If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function is not available. When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 342 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code) You can connect an iPhone or iPad to the camera using the QR Code and operate the camera using the iPhone or iPad. Make sure that [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is set to [On] by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 343 Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 344 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) You can control the camera using an iPhone or iPad by connecting the iPhone or iPad to the camera using the SSID and password. Make sure that [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is set to [On] by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 345 If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function is not available. When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 346 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, or high-frame-rate movies to a smartphone and view them. The application Imaging Edge Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
  • Page 347 Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) Sending images to a smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Airplane Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 348 While you transfer many images or long movies, we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Proxy Recording 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 349 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Sending images to a smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, and high-frame-rate movies.
  • Page 350 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect the product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Airplane Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 351 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Location Info. Link Set. You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
  • Page 352 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To perform pairing again, delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile before trying again.
  • Page 353 For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 354 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander RMT-P1BT (sold separately). Select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On] in advance. Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander as well.
  • Page 355 Related Topic Bluetooth Settings 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 356 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 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 357 Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 358 When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 359 In this case, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 360 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Wi-Fi Settings: 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 361 If you have set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority in the future, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push How to use the keyboard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 362 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Displays the Wi-Fi MAC address of this product. MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [Disp MAC Address]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 363 Note If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must make the settings for the smartphone again. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 364 Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera. Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander. Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera. Related Topic Location Info. Link Set. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 365 You can change the device name for the Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection. MENU → (Network) → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. How to use the keyboard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 366 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 367: Recommended Computer Environment

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 368: Playmemories Home

    Blu-ray discs or AVCHD discs can be created from XAVC S-format movies. You can upload images to a network service. (An Internet connection is required.) For other details, please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home. Related Topic Installing PlayMemories Home 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 369: Installing Playmemories Home

    Log on as Administrator. 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 370: Connecting To A Computer

    Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Related Topic USB Connection USB LUN Setting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 371 Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies or XAVC S movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. If you delete images or perform other operations from the connected computer, the image database file may become inconsistent.
  • Page 372: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above. Do not remove the micro USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 373 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. Proxy movies cannot be transferred. Related Topic Installing PlayMemories Home Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 374 For details on how to use Imaging Edge, refer to the support page. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ Installing Imaging Edge on your computer Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/d/ Related Topic USB Connection 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 375 A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration high-definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 4, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high- definition image quality (HD) disc.
  • Page 376 Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 377 DSC-RX100M7 Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies You can create Blu-ray Discs that can be played back on Blu-ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 4, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Blu-ray Discs using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 378 You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD-compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 4, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 379 For details, refer to the device's operating instructions. Related Topic Selecting a disc to be created Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 380 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
  • Page 381 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 382 If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images. Related Topic JPEG Image Size (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 383 Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower. Related Topic File Format (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 384 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 JPEG 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 385 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 386 Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 387 Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama: Direction 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 388 Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: 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 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 389 Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 390 [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW], this function is not available. High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 391 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 392 (overlay icon) is displayed, be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded. For [Intelligent Auto] and [Superior Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 393 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject.
  • Page 394 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. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.
  • Page 395 The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in- focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 396 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 397 DRO Bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 398 Uses the self-timer to start shooting 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed during [Single Burst Shoot.]. Note Press the shutter button again or press on the control wheel to stop the self-timer countdown. Related Topic Single Burst Shoot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 399 Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 400 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge (Viewer).
  • Page 401 The shooting mode is set to other than P/A/S/M Selectable shutter speeds may differ depending on the setting for [Shutter Type in Interval]. Related Topic Imaging Edge Cont. PB for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 402 If you set [ 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 (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 403 Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 404 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
  • Page 405 Note Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 406 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 407 You cannot execute functions assigned to the control wheel or the C button while moving the focusing frame. Related Topic Touch Operation Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 408 If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [ Switch V/H AF Area] or [ AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change. Related Topic Focus Area Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 409 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
  • Page 410 The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 411 When [Scene Selection] is set to the following modes: [Landscape] [Sports Action] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 412 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Face/Eye AF Set. This function is used to determine whether or not the camera will focus with priority on faces or eyes. There are two ways to perform [Eye AF]. Focusing on the eyes by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 413 Eye detection frame A white eye detection frame appears when an eye is detected and the camera determines that autofocusing is possible, depending on the settings. The eye detection frame is displayed as follows when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal]. [Eye AF] by custom key The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key.
  • Page 414 Note When [Subject Detection] is set to [Human], the eyes of animals are not detected. When [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], human faces are not detected. When [Scene Selection] is set to [Portrait], [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is locked to [On], and [Subject Detection] is locked to [Human].
  • Page 415 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 416 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 417 The mode dial is set to either (Auto Mode), (Movie) or When [ AF Area Registration] is set to [On], the [Wheel Lock] setting is locked to [Unlock]. Related Topic Focus Area Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 418 Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [ AF Area Registration]. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Del. Regist. AF Area]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 419 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Frame Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 420 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 421 Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 422 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 423 The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Circulate : The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Related Topic Focus Area 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 424 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
  • Page 425 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 426 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 ISO Setting: ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ISO Setting] → [ISO] → desired setting.
  • Page 427 When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 428 ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ISO Range Limit]. The available range for ISO sensitivity varies depending on the setting for [Gamma] under [Picture Profile]. Related Topic ISO Setting: ISO 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 429 When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) Related Topic Program Auto Aperture Priority ISO Setting: ISO 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 430 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
  • Page 431 Face Priority in Multi Metering D-Range Optimizer (DRO) Auto HDR 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 432 When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is locked to [On]. When [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is set to [On] and [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal] under [Face/Eye AF Set.], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 433 When [Focus Area] is set to [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], the spot metering position coordinates to the tracking start position, but does not coordinate with the tracking of the subject. Related Topic Focus Area Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 434 The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note When [AEL toggle] is assigned to any key using [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key], operation using the key will be given priority over the [AEL toggle] settings. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 435 If you set [Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset. Related Topic Metering Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 436 Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 437 The higher flash effect (+ side) 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 (- side) may not be visible. Related Topic Using flash 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 438 Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 439 It is recommended to shoot images using a flash or select [Custom 1] to [Custom 3]. Related Topic Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Priority Set in AWB WB bracket 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 440 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 441 Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M], or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] switches to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 442 When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. will be displayed over the recorded image to inform you when the camera detects image blurring. Change the composition or re-shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur, as needed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 443 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with this function, unlike with [Scene Selection], where the product adjusts the exposure.
  • Page 444 [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 446 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
  • Page 447 This function is not available in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function is not available. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 448 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen.
  • Page 449 This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded and displayed faithfully, without looking under or over-exposed. HLG is used in HDR TV program production, as defined in the international standard Recommendation ITU-R BT.2100. Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level.
  • Page 450 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 451 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 452 Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Select the effect level by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Note Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [ File Format] is [RAW]. Soft Skin Effect] is not available for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 453 Shutter AWB Lock] to [Off] or [Cont. Shooting], and do not use the [AWB Lock Hold] function or [AWB Lock Toggle] function when shooting. Alternatively, set [White Balance] to [Flash]. Related Topic White Balance Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 454 To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 455 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 456 (Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.3: Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 457 You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 458 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 459 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. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 460 When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. Select a face to change the order of priority. Select the destination. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 461 If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note 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]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 462 To use the [Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows. [Face/Eye Priority in AF] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [On] [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [Human] Related Topic Face/Eye AF Set. Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 463 If the product cannot detect a smile, adjust the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If [Func. of Touch Operation] is set to [Touch Tracking] and you touch a face on the monitor to track while [Smile Shutter] is active, smile detection will only apply to that face. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 464 [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. Other zoom functions than the optical zoom When shooting in Manual Focus mode [Picture Effect] is set to [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature], [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 465 The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self-portrait/ -timer] to [Off], then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 466 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 467 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 Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 468 File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 469 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Record Setting (movie) Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. Menu item details...
  • Page 470 If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 471 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a smooth super-slow-motion movie. Set the mode dial to (High Frame Rate). The shooting setting screen will be displayed.
  • Page 472 REC Timing] is set to [End Trigger] or [End Trigger Half]: When [ Movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card. Menu item details Record Setting : Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p 50M], and [24p 50M*]. * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
  • Page 473 With [End Trigger], a movie of the maximum possible duration is recorded. With [End Trigger Half], a movie of half the maximum possible duration is recorded. With [End Trigger Half], the time it takes to record to the memory card is also shorter than with [End Trigger].
  • Page 474 It may take time for recording to finish after you press the MOVIE button. Wait until the camera enters the shooting standby to start the next session of shooting. Related Topic HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 475 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 476 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Img. Size(Dual Rec) Selects the size of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Img. Size(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details L: 17M/M: 7.5M/S: 4.2M 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 477 Depending on the recording conditions, still images may not be shot with the optimal timing. Auto Dual Rec is unavailable when shooting movies vertically. Related Topic Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) Quality(Dual Rec) Img. Size(Dual Rec) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 478 Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Movie recording formats Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Memory cards that can be used 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 479 Sets the AF drive speed to slow. With this mode, the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF drive speed] cannot be used. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 480 Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF Tracking Sens.] cannot be used. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 481 Note Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations: During High Frame Rate shooting (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 482 (Camera Settings2) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 483 Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 484 [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode. [Audio Rec Level] is unavailable during High Frame Rate shooting. The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (microphone) terminal input. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 485 When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During High Frame Rate shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 486 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 487 Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. [Intelligent Active] cannot be selected when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 488 The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to ( Movie) or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) Related Topic Marker Settings (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 489 Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off]/[On] Hint You can display several markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 490 When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button. When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [ REC Control]. Related Topic Shooting movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 491 [Face Registration] The following functions are unavailable when the [ Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. Long Exposure NR Bulb shooting Related Topic Using the electronic shutter Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 492 Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 493 (Camera Settings2) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 494 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 495 The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Zoom 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 496 When the shooting mode is set to something other than [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], assign the [Zoom] function to the control ring before using the control ring. Selecting [Quick] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Using the control ring Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 497 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter].
  • Page 498 Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 499 When the monitor is pulled out, the eye sensor will not detect your eye's approach even if the viewfinder is popped up and [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto]. The image will continue to be displayed on the monitor. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 500 To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 501 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 502 You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. Displays the guide. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 503 When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. Even if [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], when you use the electrical shutter, images will look as if your settings were applied. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 504 The screen blacks out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Off: The screen does not black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Related Topic Single Burst Shoot. Using the electronic shutter 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 505 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Sets whether or not to display marks (such as a frame) on the screen while shooting. This function is useful in situations where it is difficult to determine the timing of shooting just by looking at the screen, such as when the shutter sound is turned off.
  • Page 506 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 507 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 508 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.
  • Page 509 Custom Key], the camera will switch to the shooting mode and recall the assigned function when you press the key in the playback mode. Related Topic Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 510 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can access frequently used functions more quickly by registering them to the function menu.
  • Page 511 Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel. (Grid Line) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the function menu. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 512 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the control ring and the control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial” settings. You can quickly recall or switch registered “My Dial” settings by pressing the custom key you assigned in advance.
  • Page 513 [My Dial 1→2→3]. Even if a control wheel has been locked using the [Wheel Lock] function, it will be unlocked temporarily when “My Dial” is recalled. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 514 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Av/Tv Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Does not change the direction of rotation for the control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the control wheel. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 515 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter When you shoot using the monitor, the camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Set MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] to [On] in advance.
  • Page 516 Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 517 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot].
  • Page 518 The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the digital zoom Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 519 When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom When using [Smart Telecon.] When [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal] Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 520 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. (except when the mode dial is set to (High Frame Rate).) Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [ Movie] mode. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 521 You can release the lock by holding the Fn (Function) button down again. Note When [ AF Area Registration] is set to [On], [Wheel Lock] is fixed to [Unlock]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) (still image) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 522 Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. On:Shutter Only: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 523 The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Write Date] is not available for RAW images. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 524 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, or high-frame-rate movies to a smartphone and view them. The application Imaging Edge Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
  • Page 525 Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) Sending images to a smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Airplane Mode 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 526 While you transfer many images or long movies, we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Proxy Recording 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 527 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. Proxy movies cannot be transferred. Related Topic Installing PlayMemories Home Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 528 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 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 529 Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 530 Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR Code) Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 531 When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 532 In this case, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 533 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Wi-Fi Settings: 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 534 If you have set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority in the future, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push How to use the keyboard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 535 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Displays the Wi-Fi MAC address of this product. MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [Disp MAC Address]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 536 Note If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must make the settings for the smartphone again. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 537 Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera. Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander. Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera. Related Topic Location Info. Link Set. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 538 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Location Info. Link Set. You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
  • Page 539 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To perform pairing again, delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile before trying again.
  • Page 540 For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 541 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander RMT-P1BT (sold separately). Select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On] in advance. Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander as well.
  • Page 542 Related Topic Bluetooth Settings 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 543 You can change the device name for the Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection. MENU → (Network) → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. Related Topic Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. How to use the keyboard 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 544 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 545 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 546 Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor or viewfinder of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 547 [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The protected images cannot be deleted. The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. Related Topic Deleting a displayed image Format 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 548 Custom Key] beforehand, and then press the custom key while playing back an image to which you want to assign a rating. The number of (Rating) changes each time you press the custom key. Note You can assign ratings to still images only. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Rating Set(Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 549 Add a mark to the number of that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 550 The position or size of the date (inside or outside of the image) may differ depending on the printer. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: RAW images The number of copies cannot be specified. Some printers do not support the date print function. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 551 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 552 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 553 You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 554 Displays an image with the standard magnification. Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 555 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 556 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject’s motion. MENU → (Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ] → desired setting. Related Topic Motion Shot Video 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 557 You can change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during playback. You can also change the playback speed by selecting MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. PB Speed for Interval Imaging Edge 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 558 MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during [Cont. PB for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. PB for Interval 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 559 Hint During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 560 Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 561 While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 562 [Display as Group] is set to [On]. If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. Single Burst Shoot. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 563 Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 564 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when shooting a movie using the Wi-Fi functions. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when an overheating warning is displayed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 565 The viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 566 (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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 567 [Picture Profile]. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 568 Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 569 Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 570 You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 571 You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 572 Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. When the temperature of the camera rises, the setting may become locked to [Standard]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 573 [Auto Monitor OFF] does not activate in the following situations: When the monitor is flipped up by approximately 180 degrees When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama] When the power-saving function is not activated 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 574 The power save function is deactivated in the following situations: While power is being supplied via USB While playing back slideshows While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 575 (Setup) → [Function for VF close] → desired setting. Menu item details Power OFF: Turns the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Not Power OFF: Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 576 4K: XAVC S 4K (24p 60M/25p 60M, when the camera is not connected via Wi-Fi) Note Even if [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High], depending on the conditions or the temperature of the camera, the recordable time for movies may not change. Related Topic Recordable movie times 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 577 If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 578 Menu item details Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Related Topic Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking Touch Pad Settings Touch Panel/Pad 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 579 Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Panel Only: Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor. Touch Pad Only: Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 580 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting. You can prevent erroneous operations during vertically oriented shooting caused by your nose, etc.
  • Page 581 Related Topic Touch Operation 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 582 Does not show the demonstration. Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC Adaptor (supplied). When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card, you cannot select [On]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 583 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 TC/UB Settings The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 584 Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 585 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 586 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. Related Topic Record Setting (movie) 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 587 Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. Note When the camera is connected to an HDMI device while [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the setting switches to [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 588 Time code is not output to other devices. Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 589 TC Output] is set to [Off], you cannot use the [ REC Control] function. Even when is displayed, the external recorder/player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder/player. Check if the external recorder/player works properly before use. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 590 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) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 591 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 4K Output Select (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. Turn the mode dial to (movie). Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 592 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 593 It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. Related Topic PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 594 Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 595 Shooting images Playing back images Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth connections Charging a battery pack ― Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted ― Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 596 [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. While you are playing back still images on the camera, you cannot shoot using PC Remote. Related Topic USB Connection Release w/o Card PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 597 Transfers only RAW files to the computer. Note [RAW+J PC Save Img] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. Related Topic USB Connection File Format (still image) PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 598 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 599 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 600 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 601 In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic...
  • Page 602 Format the memory card on this camera. If you format the memory card on the computer, the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type. It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 603 A new folder may be automatically created if you shoot images using a memory card that has been used in another device. 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 604 If you are using an SDHC memory card, [File Name Format] is locked to [Standard]. If there are unused numbers due to file deletion, etc., these numbers will be reused when the movie file number reaches “9999.” 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 605 (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Images recorded on the memory card are not deleted by [Recover Image DB]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 606 DSC-RX100M7 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 607 Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 608 Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. Settings of [Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 609 You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) [View on TV] Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 610 (My Menu) → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 611 To delete all the items on a page, select MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 612 Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Add Item Delete All 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 613 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Add Item Delete Page 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 614 (My Menu) → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 615 Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
  • Page 616 If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home, and then format the memory card using this product. Do not use/store the product in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 617 Notes on using lenses When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens. (Only for models with a power zoom feature or interchangeable lens cameras) If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap or interchangeable lens cameras) When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view.
  • Page 618 Network services, content, and the [operating system and] software of this Product may be subject to individual terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 619: 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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 620: Number Of Recordable Images

    The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 621 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. The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card.
  • Page 622: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording

    File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. Related Topic Battery life and number of recordable images 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 623 Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 624: Avchd Format

    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. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 625 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 626: Specifications

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Still Camera [Image sensor] Image format 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm (1.0 type), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 20 100 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera Approx.
  • Page 627: Recording Format

    Total number of dots 921 600 dots [Recording format] File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Movie (XAVC S format) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0 format compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
  • Page 628 AC Adaptor AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12 Rated input 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Rated output , 1.5 A Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Rated voltage 3.6 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 629 XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 630: Troubleshooting

    Initialize the settings. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Setting Reset 5-007-204-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 631 A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
  • Page 632: Warning Messages

    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M7 Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] and then format the memory card.
  • Page 633 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 local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back an AVCHD movie because the Image Database File is damaged.
  • Page 634 This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you set up your camera. (Another window will open.) DSC-RX100M7 accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.)