Sony ILCE-7 How To Use Manual page 47

Note
When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the
appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the
aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the
ISO value indicator will blink.
The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the
Metered Manual indicator flashes.
The /
mode.
The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.
Hint
You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the
set exposure value by rotating the front/rear dial while pressing the AEL button. (Manual
shift)
[27] Shooting > Selecting a shooting mode
BULB
You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.
1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).
2. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
4. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.
Note
Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it
is recommended that you use a tripod.
The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image.
After shooting, noise reduction ([
of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise
(SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure
Long Exposure NR]) will be done for the same amount