Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

							4-478-729-11(2)
ILCE-7/ILCE-7R
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
E-mount 
						

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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located 
on the bottom. Record the serial number in 
the space provided below. Refer to these 
numbers whenever you call your Sony 
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WW328261 (ILCE-7R)/
WW328262 (ILCE-7)
Serial No.                                            
Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D
Serial No.                                            
ILCE-7R  Model No. WW328261
ILCE-7  Model No. WW328262
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE 
RISK OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW 
THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the 
power outlet, use an attachment plug 
adaptor of the proper configuration for the 
power outlet.Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the 
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even 
chemical burns. Observe the following 
cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
 Do not crush and do not expose the 
battery pack to any shock or force such as 
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
 Do not short circuit and do not allow 
metal objects to come into contact with 
the battery terminals.
 Do not expose to high temperature above 
60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or 
in a car parked in the sun.
 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
 Do not handle damaged or leaking 
lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a 
genuine Sony battery charger or a device 
that can charge the battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of 
small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly 
as described in the instructions.
AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) 
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect 
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall 
socket) immediately if any malfunction 
occurs while using the apparatus.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is 
designed specifically for use with this 
camera only, and should not be used with 
other electrical equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION 
						

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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries 
are recyclable.
You can help preserve 
our environment by 
returning your used 
rechargeable batteries 
to the collection and 
recycling location 
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling 
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit 
http://www.call2recycle.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or 
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack and lens (if lens 
supplied)
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 BThis equipment complies with FCC/IC 
radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the 
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and 
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure rules. This equipment has very 
low levels of RF energy that are deemed to 
comply without testing of specific 
absorption radio (SAR).
UL is an internationally recognized safety 
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has 
been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this 
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related 
matters only.
Regulatory Information
For Customers in the U.S.A. 
and Canada
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WW328261
Responsible Party:  Sony Electronics 
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. 
						

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This equipment must not be co-located or 
operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in 
this manual could void your authority to 
operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used 
with the equipment in order to comply with 
the limits for a digital device pursuant to 
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Industry Canada 
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation of the device. Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WW328262
Responsible Party:  Sony Electronics 
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
For Customers in Canada 
						

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Notice for the customers in the 
countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
For EU product compliance: Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that 
this WW328261/WW328262 
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in 
compliance with the essential requirements 
and other relevant provisions of Directive 
1999/5/EC. For details, please access the 
following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism 
causes data transfer to discontinue midway 
(fail), restart the application or disconnect 
and connect the communication cable 
(USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found 
compliant with the limits set out in the 
EMC regulation for using connection 
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific 
frequencies may influence the picture and 
sound of this unit.Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the 
product or on its packaging 
indicates that this product 
shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it 
shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point 
for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste handling 
of this product. The recycling of materials 
will help to conserve natural resources. For 
more detailed information about recycling 
of this product, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery 
or on the packaging 
indicates that the battery 
provided with this product 
shall not be treated as 
household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be 
used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury 
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 
0.004% lead.
For Customers in Europe 
						

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By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of 
the battery. The recycling of the materials 
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity reasons 
require a permanent connection with an 
incorporated battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff only. To 
ensure that the battery will be treated 
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the 
section on how to remove the battery from 
the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of waste 
batteries.
For more detailed information about 
recycling of this product or battery, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your 
household waste disposal service or the 
shop where you purchased the product.Note
Some certification marks for standards 
supported by the camera can be confirmed 
on the screen of the camera.
Select MENU t  (Setup) 6 t 
[Certification Logo].
If display is not possible due to problems 
such as camera failure, contact your Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony service 
facility.
For Customers in Singapore
For customers who 
purchased their camera 
from a store in Japan that 
caters to tourists 
						

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Table of contents
Introduction of functions  ................................................. 10
Before useNotes on using your camera  ............................................ 12
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 15
Identifying parts  .............................................................. 16
Front side .................................................................... 16
Rear side ..................................................................... 17
Top side/Side view  ..................................................... 19
Bottom view  ............................................................... 21
Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied 
with ILCE-7K)  .................................................. 22
List of icons on the screen  ............................................... 23
Functions listFunctions that can be operated using the buttons/dials .... 27
How to use the Quick Navi screen  .................................. 28
Operating the camera ....................................................... 30
How to use the control wheel  ..................................... 30
How to use the front dial/rear dial .............................. 31
Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button  ....... 32
Functions that can be registered using the Fn 
(Function) button ............................................... 33
Functions that can be selected using the MENU 
button ........................................................................... 34
Using the In-Camera Guide ............................................. 45 
						

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Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack ................................................ 46
Charging time (Full charge)  ....................................... 49
Charging by connecting to a computer  ...................... 49
Checking the remaining battery charge ...................... 50
To remove the battery pack  ........................................ 50
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)  ...................... 51
Memory cards that can be used  .................................. 52
Attaching a lens  ............................................................... 53
Setting the date and time  ................................................. 56
Setting the date/time and area again ........................... 57
Shooting a clear movie without camera shake  ................ 58
Camera shake warning indicator  ................................ 58
Using the SteadyShot function  ................................... 58
Holding the camera properly ...................................... 59
Removing the Eyepiece cup  ............................................ 60
Shooting and viewing imagesShooting still images  ....................................................... 61
Recording movies  ............................................................ 63
Playing back images  ........................................................ 64
Switching between still images and movies ............... 65
Deleting images  ............................................................... 66
Selecting a shooting modeSelecting a shooting mode  ............................................... 67
Functions available for each shooting mode  ................... 68
Various functionsUsing the various functions  ............................................. 69
Audio settings for movie recording ............................ 69
Creative Style  ............................................................. 70
DRO/Auto HDR  ......................................................... 71
Playback functions  ..................................................... 72 
						

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Using Wi-Fi functionsUsing the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions ............... 73
Using applicationsAdding applications to the camera (Application 
downloading) .............................................................. 75
Downloading applications .......................................... 75
Launching the application  .......................................... 76
Viewing images on a computerUsing the software  ........................................................... 77
Recommended computer environment (Windows)  ... 77
Recommended computer environment (Mac) ............ 77
Using “Image Data Converter”  .................................. 78
Installing “Image Data Converter” ............................. 79
Using “PlayMemories Home” .................................... 79
Installing “PlayMemories Home”  .............................. 80
Using “Remote Camera Control” ............................... 80
Installing “Remote Camera Control”  ......................... 81
OthersLearning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)  ........... 82
Checking the number of images and recordable time of 
movies ........................................................................ 83
Specifications .................................................................. 88
Index ............................................................. 94
For details on Wi-Fi functions, see the flyer “Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch 
(NFC) Guide.” 
This manual covers several models.
The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
Model nameLens
ILCE-7 Not supplied
ILCE-7K Supplied
ILCE-7R Not supplied 
						

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Introduction of functions
This section introduces some frequently used shooting functions and other 
unique functions.
See the pages in parentheses for details.
Exposure Comp. (27)You can adjust the exposure to change the brightness of the entire image.
Even when the shooting mode is set to M, you can adjust the exposure if the 
ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO].
ISO/Multi Frame NRYou can adjust the luminous sensitivity.
The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600.
When you select   (Multi Frame NR), you can select larger ISO numbers 
than the maximum ISO sensitivity.
White Balance (36)You can adjust the color tones.
You can select an option to suit a light source, or perform fine adjustments 
using color temperature and color filters.
Drive Mode (35)You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as 
single shooting, continuous shooting, or bracket shooting.
DRO/Auto HDR (71)[D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera 
analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the 
background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and 
gradation.
[Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays 
these images to create an image with rich gradation.
Shooting functions used frequently
Features of this camera