Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

Using the software
GB81
Viewing images on a computer
Notes An Internet connection is required to install “Remote Camera Control.”
Installing “Remote Camera Control”
1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 
following URL.
Windows:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
2Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install 
“Remote Camera Control.” 

GB82
Others
Learning more about the camera (“Help 
Guide”)
“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-
depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the support 
page.
 Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. 

Others
GB83
Checking the number of images and 
recordable time of movies
Notes When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is 
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current 
memory card (pages 41, 66).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be 
recorded on a memory card...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
GB84
ILCE-7:Image Size: L: 24M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images)
ILCE-7R:Image Size: L: 36M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images)
* When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the 
numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).Capacity
Size2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Standard 280 560 1100 2250 4600 9200
Fine 195 395 800 1600...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
Others
GB85
Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
ILCE-7:
ILCE-7R:
Notes
 The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The 
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
 The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following 
conditions:
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– Using the lens FE 28-70 mm...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
GB86
 The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and are 
for shooting under the following conditions:
– [  Record Setting] is set to [60i 17M(FH)]/[50i 17M(FH)].
– Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly shooting, zooming, 
shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc.
– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit 
(29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
Others
GB87
Notes The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR 
(Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. 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...

GB88
Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Lens: E-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format:
ILCE-7: 35mm full size 
(35.8 mm × 23.9 mm), CMOS 
image sensor
ILCE-7R: 35mm full size 
(35.9 mm × 24.0 mm), CMOS 
image sensor
Total pixel number of camera: 
ILCE-7:
Approx. 24.7 Megapixels
ILCE-7R
Approx. 36.8 Megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: 
ILCE-7:
Approx. 24.3 Megapixels
ILCE-7R
Approx. 36.4 Megapixels
[Anti-Dust]
System: Charge protection coating on...

Specifications
Others
GB89
Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV 
(switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 
EV steps)
[Shutter]
Type: Electronically-controlled, 
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range: 
Still images: 1/8 000 second to 30 
seconds, bulb
Movies: 1/8 000 second to 1/4 
second (1/3 step)
1080 60i-compatible device
up to 1/60 second in AUTO mode 
(up to 1/30 second in Auto slow 
shutter mode)
1080 50i-compatible device
up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode 
(up to 1/25 second in Auto slow 
shutter mode)...

Specifications
GB90
[Recording media]
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, 
SD card
[Input/output terminals]
Multi Terminal*: Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0)
HDMI: HDMI type D microjack
m (Microphone) Terminal: 
3.5 mm Stereo minijack
i (Headphones) Terminal: 
3.5 mm Stereo minijack
* Supports Micro USB compatible 
devices.
[Power, general]
Used battery pack: Rechargeable 
battery pack NP-FW50[Power consumption]
When using an FE 28-70 mm F3.5-
5.6 OSS*
ILCE-7:
When using the viewfinder: 
Approx. 3.5 W
When using the...