Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

Introduction of functions
GB11
Creative Style (70)You can select the desired style from among 13 styles.
You can also adjust certain image factors, such as exposure, using the 
selected style as the base.
Movie recording with manual adjustments (67)You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, or M mode even when shooting 
movies.
Display information (38)When you look into the viewfinder, viewfinder mode is activated, and 
when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode 
reverts to LCD...

GB12
Before use
Notes on using your camera
Shooting procedureThis camera has 2 modes for monitoring 
subjects: the LCD screen mode using the 
LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode 
using the viewfinder.
Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080 60i-
compatible devices and 1080 50i-
compatible devices. 
To check whether your camera is a 1080 
60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the 
following marks on the bottom of the 
camera. 
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i...

Notes on using your camera
Before use
GB13
 Images may trail across on the screen in a 
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
When turning on the camera in a cold 
location, the screen may become 
temporarily dark. When the camera 
warms up, the screen will function 
normally.
 The recorded image may be different 
from the image you monitored before 
recording.
Notes on recording for long periods 
of time
 Depending on the camera and battery 
temperature, you may be unable to record 
movies or the...

Notes on using your camera
GB14
On the data specifications described 
in this manual
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.
Notes on shooting with the 
viewfinder
This camera is equipped with an Organic 
Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with 
high resolution and high contrast....

Before use
GB15
Before use
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
 Camera (1)
 AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D 
(1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not 
supplied in the U.S.A. and 
Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be supplied 
with your camera. Use the appropriate 
one that matches your country/region.
 Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FW50 (1)
 Micro USB cable (1)
 Shoulder strap (1)
For how to attach the shoulder strap to 
the camera, refer to page 20.
 Body cap...

GB16
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
When the lens is removed
AAF illuminator (36)/Self-timer 
lamp
BFront dial
CRemote sensor
DLens release button
EBuilt-in microphone*1
FMount index
GImage sensor*2
HMount
IContacts*2
*1 Do not cover this part during movie 
recording. 
Doing so may cause noise or lower 
the volume.
*2 Do not directly touch these parts.
Front side 

Identifying parts
Before use
GB17
AEyepiece cup (60)
BViewfinder
CMENU button (34)
DEyepiece sensors
ELCD screen You can adjust the LCD screen 
to an easily viewable angle and 
shoot from any position.
FDiopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
GFor shooting: C2 (Custom2) 
button (27)
For viewing:   (Enlarge) 
button
HAF/MF/AEL switch lever
IRear dial
Rear side 

Identifying parts
GB18
JFor shooting: AF/MF (Auto 
focus/manual focus) button/
AEL button (27)
For viewing:   (Image 
index) button (72)
KMOVIE button (63)
LFor shooting: Fn button (32)
For viewing:   (Send to 
Smartphone) button
MControl wheel
NFor shooting: C3 (Custom3) 
button 
For viewing:   (Delete) button 
(66)
OAccess lamp
P (Playback) button 

Identifying parts
Before use
GB19
ASpeaker
B Image sensor position 
mark
Cm (Microphone) jack
 When an external microphone 
is connected, the microphone is 
turned on automatically. If the 
external microphone is a plug-
in-power type, the power of the 
microphone is supplied by the 
camera.
Di (Headphones) jack
ECharge lamp
FMulti terminal
 Supports Micro USB 
compatible device.
GHDMI micro jack
HMulti interface shoe*
 Some of the accessories may 
not be inserted fully and 
protrude backward from the...

Identifying parts
GB20
LExposure compensation dial
MHooks for shoulder strap
 Attach both ends of the strap 
onto the camera.
N (N mark)
 This mark indicates the touch 
point for connecting the camera 
and an NFC-enabled 
Smartphone. 
For details on the location of the 
N mark on your Smartphone, 
refer to the operating 
instructions of the Smartphone.
 NFC (Near Field 
Communication) is an 
international standard of short-
range wireless communication 
technology.
OMemory card cover
PMemory card slot
*...