4-732-950-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
English Check out the Help Guide! The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1720/h_zz/ ILCE-7M3 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide This manual introduces some basic functions. The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the menu items on the monitor of the camera.
Table of contents Check out the Help Guide!........................................................ 2 Notes on using your camera.................................................... 6 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items........................ 11 Identifying parts.......................................................................12 Front side........................................................................12 Rear side...............................................
Shooting Focusing.................................................................................. 34 Focus Mode................................................................... 34 Auto focus............................................................................... 36 Focus Area..................................................................... 36 Manual Focus.......................................................................... 39 Direct manual focus (DMF).....................................
Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer.................................. 55 Connecting to a computer............................................ 55 Disconnecting the camera from the computer............ 56 Introduction to computer software.........................................57 Image management software (PlayMemories Home)...............................................57 RAW processing/remote camera control software...... 58 MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items.......................
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide (page 2). Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 73). Notes on handling the product ••This camera is designed to be dustand moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or dust-proof. ••When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens.
••The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. When you want to see the full composition with all its details, you can also use the monitor. ••If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction.
••If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc. ––When using the camera in a hightemperature environment ––When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera ––When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High].
On the data specifications described in this manual Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged until the charge lamp has turned off. Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card.
Power Cord For the customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia Use the power cord (A). For safety reasons, the power cord (B) is not intended for above countries/regions and shall therefore not be used there. For the customers in other EU countries/regions Use the power cord (B). (A) (B) For Customers in the U.S.A. For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.
Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items •• Micro USB cable (1) •• Shoulder strap (1) Supplied with all models •• Camera (1) •• AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/ region. •• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/ regions) •• Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Preparations for shooting First check the model name of your camera (page 10). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch When the lens is removed (31)/Shutter button (32) Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Remote sensor Lens release button (30) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in) (52) Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
Rear side To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. C3 button (Custom button 3) (68)/ (Protect) button Preparations for shooting Eyepiece cup MENU button (59) Monitor (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) (43) You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle finder (sold separately).
Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial. MOVIE (Movie) button (33) For shooting: AF-ON (AF On) button For viewing: button (Enlarge Image) Rear dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
Top side/Side view Preparations for shooting Image sensor position mark •• The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. •• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera.
(Microphone) jack Hooks for shoulder strap When an external microphone is connected, the builtin microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. (Headphones) jack HDMI micro jack USB Type-C™ terminal (17, 55) Charge lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal* (17, 55) This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.
SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) (28) Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Preparations for shooting * For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.
Bottom Battery insertion slot (25) Battery cover (25) 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.
Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M3K) Zoom ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Preparations for shooting Focusing ring Lens contacts Do not touch this part directly.
Basic operations Using the control wheel •• You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. •• The DISP (Display Setting), / (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control wheel.
Using the multi-selector Preparations for shooting •• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. •• When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. •• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multiselector in the default settings.
3 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel. •• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 2, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings.
4 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. •• The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode/Scene Selection mode Preparations for shooting P/A/S/M mode 5 Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. 6 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial. •• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note ••Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. ••When using functions such as [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some settings can only be controlled from the dedicated screen.
Startup guide Step 1: Inserting the battery pack into the camera 1 Open the battery cover. Preparations for shooting 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Lock lever 3 Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp (page 14) is not lit, and turn off the camera. Then, slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera 1 Turn the power off. 2 Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the USB cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Step 3: Inserting a memory card For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to page 84. 1 Open the memory card cover. Preparations for shooting 2 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Slot 2 Slot 1 •• With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Hint ••When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card (page 74). Note ••Do not insert a Memory Stick media into the slot 1. It may cause a malfunction. To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover. Make sure that the access lamp (page 14) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove it.
Step 4: Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the Front lens cap camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. Body cap Rear lens cap 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Preparations for shooting •• When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free environment to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. •• It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.
Note ••Be sure to hold the lens straight and do not use force when attaching a lens. ••Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. ••The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. ••If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens. ••When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch Preparations for shooting 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. Control wheel 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. 4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint ••To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 74). Note ••This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only). Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode 1 Turn the mode dial to set to The shooting mode will be set to . (Intelligent Auto).
To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the control wheel. To shoot images in various shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired mode depending on the subject or the functions you want to use. Preparations for shooting To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it.
Shooting Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Mode] desired (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. (Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of the subject.
Focus indicator (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked. (flashing): The subject is not in focus. (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress.
Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area] desired Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area Shooting When focusing on a smaller area •• When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area” depending on the subject or situation.
To move the focus area •• You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. •• You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand (page 43).
Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Mode] [Manual Focus]. achieve sharp focus. •• When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. Shooting 2 Rotate the focusing ring to 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Mode] [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus.
Continuous shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Cont. Shooting]. 2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Shooting •• You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Drive Mode]. Continuous Shooting: Hi+: Images are shot continuously at the maximum speed while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Note ••The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [ RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed]. ••The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [e-Front Curtain Shut.] is set to [Off] in [Continuous Shooting: Hi], [Continuous Shooting: Mid] or [Continuous Shooting: Lo] mode. ••When the F-value is greater than F11 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.
Using touch function Touch Operation Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor. Touch operations when shooting with the monitor are referred to as “touch panel operations,” and touch operations when shooting with the viewfinder are referred to as “touch pad operations.” (Setup) [Touch Operation] desired setting. On: Activates the touch operation. Shooting MENU Off: Deactivates the touch operation.
Touch Focus You can select a subject on which to focus using touch operations in the still image and movie recording modes. MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] [On]. Specifying the position where you want to focus in the still image mode You can focus on the desired position by touching the monitor. Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. MENU [Off]. (Camera Settings 1) [Center Lock-on AF] Touch the monitor.
Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder. Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. MENU [Off]. (Camera Settings 1) [Center Lock-on AF] ••When you touch the subject, the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring.
Selecting a still image size/image quality JPEG Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ desired setting. When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 JPEG Image Size] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9 L: 24M 6000×4000 pixels L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels M: 10M 3936×2624 pixels M: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels S: 6.
JPEG Quality Selects the JPEG image quality when [ [RAW & JPEG] or [JPEG]. MENU setting. File Format] is set to (Camera Settings 1) [ JPEG Quality] desired Shooting Extra fine/Fine/Standard: 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. File Format Sets the file format for still images. MENU setting.
Shooting movies Changing settings for movie recording File Format Selects the movie file format. MENU setting. File Format (Camera Settings 2) [ File Format] desired Characteristics XAVC S 4K Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software. XAVC S HD Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data. You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
Note ••When [ 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. ••Images will not appear on the monitor of the camera if you record movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]. Record Setting Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording.
When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p). 30p 16M/25p 16M Approx. 16 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p). 24p 50M* Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (24p). 120p 100M/100p 100M Approx.
Note ••Creating an AVCHD recording disc from movies that were recorded with [60i 24M (FX)]/[50i 24M (FX)] as the [ Record Setting] takes a long time because the image quality of movies is converted. If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. ••[120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings.
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/ Bluetooth functions You can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch, and Bluetooth functions. •• Saving images to a computer •• Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone •• Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera •• Viewing still images on a TV •• Recording location information from a smartphone to images •• Transferring images to the FTP server For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2).
Note ••To use the camera’s NFC One-touch function, an NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet is required. ••The Wi-Fi functions introduced in this manual are not guaranteed to operate on all smartphones or tablets. ••The Wi-Fi functions of this camera are not available when connected to a public wireless LAN. ••Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have the SSID (name of the access point) and password of your wireless access point with you. 1 MENU (Network) [Wi-Fi Settings] [Access Point Set.]. 2 Use the control wheel to select the access point to which you want to connect. Press the center of the control wheel and enter the password for the wireless access point, then select [OK].
Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Check that [USB Connection] under (Setup) is set to Using a computer [Mass Storage]. 4 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. •• When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the procedure for recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer.
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: •• Disconnecting the USB cable. •• Removing a memory card. •• Turning off the product. 1 Click (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media) in the taskbar. 2 Click the displayed message. Note ••On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon into the “Trash” icon. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.
Introduction to computer software We offer the following computer software to enhance your enjoyment of photos/movies. Access one of the following URLs using your Internet browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.
RAW processing/remote camera control software •• You can develop and edit RAW images using various adjustment functions like tone curve and sharpness. •• With the software, you can change the camera settings or release the shutter from a computer connected via a USB cable. To control the camera using the software, first select MENU (Setup) [USB Connection] [PC Remote], then connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable.
MENU items/List of icons 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. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. MENU button bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel.
List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide. (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size File Format Sets the file format for still images. ([RAW] / [JPEG], etc.) RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. JPEG Quality Selects the JPEG image quality for [RAW & JPEG] or [JPEG] under [ File Format]. 47 JPEG Image Size Selects the size of still images.
Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting. ([Self-timer] / [Cont. Bracket], etc.) 41, Help Guide Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, shooting order for exposure bracketing, and white balance bracketing. Help Guide / Recall Calls up settings pre-registered to / Memory]. [ Help Guide / Memory Registers the desired modes and camera settings.
Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light to aid focusing in dark scenes. Help Guide Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing when pressing the center of the control wheel in the shooting screen. Help Guide Set. Face Prty in AF Sets whether the camera focuses based on detected faces. Help Guide AF Track Sens Sets the AF tracking sensitivity for the still image mode.
AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Help Guide Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. Help Guide Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” Help Guide ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. ([ISO AUTO], etc.) Help Guide ISO AUTO Min.
Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct exposure value for each metering modes. Help Guide Flash Mode Sets the flash settings. Help Guide Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. Help Guide Exp. comp. set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash compensation. Help Guide Wireless Flash Sets whether to shoot with the wireless flash. Help Guide Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and tone when recording images. * This function is for skilled movie creators. Help Guide Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus. Help Guide Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form. Help Guide Initial Focus Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Help Guide AF in Focus Mag.
(Camera Settings 2) Purple tab Movie Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode when shooting movies. Help Guide Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies. Help Guide File Format Selects the movie file format. ([XAVC S 4K] / [AVCHD], etc.) 48 Record Setting Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for the movie. 49 S&Q Settings Changes the settings for slow-motion and quick-motion movie shooting.
Sets which markers to display on the monitor when recording movies. Help Guide Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately). Help Guide Movie w/ shutter Records movies using the shutter button. Help Guide Shoots images without the shutter sound. Help Guide e-Front Curtain Shut. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Help Guide Release w/o Lens Sets whether to release the shutter when the lens is not attached.
FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between the electronic viewfinder and the monitor. Help Guide Zebra Setting Sets the stripes displayed to adjust brightness. Help Guide Grid Line Displays grid lines for adjusting the image composition. Help Guide Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed in the shooting screen. Help Guide Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure compensation in screen display.
Sets the functions of the front and rear dials when the exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting shutter speed and aperture value. Help Guide Av/Tv Rotate Sets the direction of turning the front or rear dial or the control wheel to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed. Help Guide Dial Ev Comp Sets whether to compensate the exposure with the front or rear dial. Help Guide MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button.
Airplane Mode Disables wireless communications from the device such as Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth function. Help Guide Wi-Fi Settings Allows you to register your access point and check or change the Wi-Fi connection information. Help Guide Bluetooth Settings Controls the settings for connecting the camera with a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. Help Guide Obtains location information from the paired smartphone and records it to captured images.
Copies images from the memory card in the memory card slot designated in [Select PB Media] to the memory card in the other slot. Help Guide Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. Help Guide Enlarge Image Enlarges the playback images. Help Guide Enlarge Init. Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. Help Guide Enlarge Initial Pos. Sets the initial magnification area when playing back enlarged images.
(Setup) GB 72 Yellow tab Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Help Guide Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. Help Guide Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Help Guide Gamma Disp. Assist Adjusts the screen to make monitoring easier when displaying an S-Log or HLG movie. Help Guide Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback. Help Guide Delete confirm.
Selects whether to activate touch panel operation when shooting with the monitor, or touch pad operation when shooting with the viewfinder. 43 Touch Pad Settings Adjusts settings related to touch pad operation. Help Guide Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of movies to on or off. Help Guide TC/UB Settings Sets the time code (TC) and user bit (UB). * This function is for skilled movie creators. Help Guide Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control.
GB 74 Date/Time Setup Sets the date, time, and daylight savings. Area Setting Sets the location of use. Help Guide Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images. Help Guide Format Formats the memory card. Help Guide File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers. Help Guide Set File Name Changes the first 3 characters of the file names for still images. Help Guide Rec. Media Settings Sets the method for recording images to two memory card slots.
(My Menu) Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Gray tab Adds desired MENU items to (My Menu). Sorts the MENU items added to (My Menu). Deletes MENU items added to (My Menu). Deletes all the MENU items on a page in Delete All (My Menu). Deletes all the MENU items added to (My Menu). Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide Help Guide MENU items/List of icons *1 If you change this item, you will need to format the memory card for compatibility with the PAL or NTSC system.
List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.
24M 20M 10M 8.7M 6.0M 5.1M 2.6M 2.2M Setting Effect OFF (68) Image size of still images (46) RAW RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) (47) X.FINE FINE STD AF Illuminator (62) Flicker Flickering detected (65) JPEG Quality (47) XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning (67) File format of movies (48) SteadyS. Focal Len.
Battery Copyright information writing on (74) Remaining battery (25) Gamma Disp.
Focus indicator/exposure settings AWB 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (64) Focus indicator (35) 1/250 Shutter speed D-Range Opt./Auto HDR (64) F3.5 Aperture value +3 +3 +3 Creative Style (64)/Contrast, saturation, and sharpness Exposure compensation (63)/ Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO Picture Effect (64) AE lock/ FEL lock Face Priority in AF (62) ~ Picture Profile (65) Prioritize Rec.
Exposure Setting Guide (68) 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 (66) REC Control (73) 00:00:00:00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) (73) 00 00 00 00 User Bit (73) GB 80
Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback display Histogram display Basic information Proxy movie included (66) Playback media (71) Rating (70) Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” (page 76).
Image information Latitude/longitude information (70) 2018 - 1 - 1 10:37AM Date of recording (31) 100-0003 Folder number File number (74) Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) GB 82
About this product Specifications Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Shooting (still images) Number of images Screen mode ― Approx. 710 Viewfinder mode ― Approx. 610 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 125 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 115 min. ― Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 210 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 200 min.
•• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: –– The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M / 50p 50M. –– Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc. –– Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again.
Note ••Use the slot 1 when you are using a UHS-II memory card. Also, select MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Prioritize Rec. Media] [Slot 1]. ••Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be used in the slot 1. ••When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home.
Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON,” the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Note ••When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory card. ••When “NO CARD” flashes in orange, it means no memory card has been inserted.
Note ••Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear. ••The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card. Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
File Format AVCHD 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB 256 GB 60i 24M (FX)/ 50i 24M (FX) Record Setting 40 m 2 h 55 m 6 h 24 h 15 m 60i 17M (FH)/ 50i 17M (FH) 55 m 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m 33 h 15 m * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC •• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit).
•• The duration of time available for continuous movie recording when the camera records with the default settings after the power has been turned off for a while is as follows. The values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording. Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies (HD) Continuous recording time for movies (4K) 20°C (68°F) Approx. 29 min. Approx. 29 min. 30°C (86°F) Approx. 29 min. Approx. 29 min. 40°C (104°F) Approx.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens: Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format: 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 200 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera: Approx.
[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 Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit) Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator ••Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M3K) Focal length: 28 mm – 70 mm Lens groups–elements: 8–9 Angle of view: 75° – 34° Minimum focus*: 0.3 m – 0.45 m (0.99 ft. – 1.48 ft.) * Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Maximum magnification: 0.19× Minimum f-stop: f/22 – f/36 Filter diameter: 55 mm Dimensions (max. diameter × height): Approx. 72.5 mm × 83 mm (Approx. 2 7/8 inches × 3 3/8 inches) Mass: Approx. 295 g (Approx. 10.5 oz.
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Index A F AF ..................................................... 36 Fn ................................................. 14, 21 AF-A................................................... 34 Focus................................................. 34 AF-C................................................... 34 Focus indicator.................................. 35 AF-S................................................... 34 Function button.................................14 Auto focus.......................
O X One-touch (NFC)............................... 52 XAVC S 4K..........................................48 P Playback............................................ 33 PlayMemories Home........................ 57 PlayMemories Mobile....................... 52 Printing.............................................. 70 Prioritize Rec. Media......................... 27 Q Quick Navi......................................... 22 R RAW...................................................
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