Sony Alpha 7 User Guide
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GB56
Setting the date and time
When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the
functions, the screen to set the date and time appears.
To cancel the date and time setting operationPress the MENU button.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn
on the camera.
The screen to set the date and time
appears.
To turn the camera off, set the power
switch to OFF.
2Check that [Enter] is selected on
the screen, then press z on the
control wheel.
3Select a desired geographic location,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-55.png "Page 56
GB56
Setting the date and time
When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the
functions, the screen to set the date and time appears.
To cancel the date and time setting operationPress the MENU button.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn
on the camera.
The screen to set the date and time
appears.
To turn the camera off, set the power
switch to OFF.
2Check that [Enter] is selected on
the screen, then press z on the
control wheel.
3Select a desired geographic location,...")
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GB58
Shooting a clear movie without camera
shake
“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs
after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.
Notes The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations:
– The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording.
– When the viewing mode is set to [No Disp. Info.], [Level], or [Histogram].
When a lens equipped with the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-57.png "Page 58
GB58
Shooting a clear movie without camera
shake
“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs
after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.
Notes The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations:
– The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording.
– When the viewing mode is set to [No Disp. Info.], [Level], or [Histogram].
When a lens equipped with the...")
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GB60
Removing the Eyepiece cup
When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
Notes When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by setting [FINDER/
MONITOR] in (Custom Settings) 3.
Remove the Eyepiece cup.
Put your fingers under the Eyepiece
cup, and slide it upward.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-59.png "Page 60
GB60
Removing the Eyepiece cup
When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
Notes When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by setting [FINDER/
MONITOR] in (Custom Settings) 3.
Remove the Eyepiece cup.
Put your fingers under the Eyepiece
cup, and slide it upward.")
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Shooting still images
GB62
6Press the shutter button fully
down to shoot an image.
If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto],
when shooting faces, close-up (macro)
subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lock-
on AF], the camera analyzes the scene
and automatically trims the captured
image into a suitable composition. Both
the original and the trimmed images
will be saved.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-61.png "Page 62
Shooting still images
GB62
6Press the shutter button fully
down to shoot an image.
If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto],
when shooting faces, close-up (macro)
subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lock-
on AF], the camera analyzes the scene
and automatically trims the captured
image into a suitable composition. Both
the original and the trimmed images
will be saved.")
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Shooting and viewing images
GB63
Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You
can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 37).
To prevent the operating sound of the zoom ring from being recorded during movie
recording when a Power zoom lens is used, we recommend recording movies using
the zoom lever. When you move the zoom lever, place your finger lightly on the
lever and operate it without flicking.
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Shooting and viewing images
GB63
Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You
can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 37).
To prevent the operating sound of the zoom ring from being recorded during movie
recording when a Power zoom lens is used, we recommend recording movies using
the zoom lever. When you move the zoom lever, place your finger lightly on the
lever and operate it without flicking.
The...")
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Playing back images
Shooting and viewing images
GB65
To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to
play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD
View]. When you select [Date View], both still images and movies will be
displayed on the screen, sorted by date.
MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [View Mode] t Select the
desired mode.
Switching between still images and movies](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-64.png "Page 65
Playing back images
Shooting and viewing images
GB65
To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to
play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD
View]. When you select [Date View], both still images and movies will be
displayed on the screen, sorted by date.
MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [View Mode] t Select the
desired mode.
Switching between still images and movies")
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GB66
Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding.
Notes Protected images cannot be deleted.
1While displaying the image you
want to delete, press the
(Delete) button.
2Select [Delete] with v/V on the control wheel, then press z.
To delete several images at a time, select MENU button t
(Playback) 1 t [Delete].
(Delete) button](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-65.png "Page 66
GB66
Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding.
Notes Protected images cannot be deleted.
1While displaying the image you
want to delete, press the
(Delete) button.
2Select [Delete] with v/V on the control wheel, then press z.
To delete several images at a time, select MENU button t
(Playback) 1 t [Delete].
(Delete) button")
Shooting and viewing images GB61 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings. 1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 3Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera. 4Determine the size of a subject. When using a lens with a zoom lever: Move the zoom lever. When using a lens with a zoom ring: Turn the zoom ring. The optical zoom is not available when a fixed focal length lens is mounted. If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when a Power zoom lens is mounted, the camera automatically switches over to the camera side zoom. 5Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights. Zoom ring
Shooting still images GB62 6Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lock- on AF], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved.
Shooting and viewing images GB63 Recording movies Notes The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 37). To prevent the operating sound of the zoom ring from being recorded during movie recording when a Power zoom lens is used, we recommend recording movies using the zoom lever. When you move the zoom lever, place your finger lightly on the lever and operate it without flicking. The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording” (page 87). When the icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases. When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the camera is warm. This is normal. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may appear. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again. 1Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode. 2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. MOVIE button
GB64 Playing back images If you press V on the control wheel while playing back a movie, the control panel will be displayed. Notes Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera. 1Press the button. 2Select an image by pressing the b/B on the control wheel. To play back movies, press z on the control wheel. Control panel Action during movie playback NPlayback XPause MFast forward mFast rewind TForward slow playback tRewind slow playback >Next movie .Previous movie CFrame advance cFrame rewind Volume settings Closes the control panel button
Playing back images Shooting and viewing images GB65 To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. When you select [Date View], both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen, sorted by date. MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [View Mode] t Select the desired mode. Switching between still images and movies
GB66 Deleting images Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding. Notes Protected images cannot be deleted. 1While displaying the image you want to delete, press the (Delete) button. 2Select [Delete] with v/V on the control wheel, then press z. To delete several images at a time, select MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [Delete]. (Delete) button
Selecting a shooting mode GB67 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode The following shooting modes are available. Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. (Auto Mode)Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Program Auto)Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority)Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range, or by defocus the background. (Shutter Priority)Adjusts the shutter speed to show the movement of the subject. (Manual Exposure)Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or rear dial. 1/2 (Memory recall)Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the (Camera Settings) (page 38). (Scene Selection)Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. (Sweep Panorama)Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining multiple images. (Movie)Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie.
GB68 Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. * When the shooting mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. Shoot Mode (67)Exposure Comp.Self-timerCont. ShootingFace DetectionSmile ShutterAuto Obj. Framing – –– –– – –– – ––– – ––– – ––– –– – – – –– –– – – – ––––– –* *– – – –
Various functions GB69 Various functions Using the various functions This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to “Help Guide” (page 82), which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions. In addition to HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Out Timing]. 1Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2i (Headphones) jack When headphones are used, you can set the echo compensation using [Audio Out Timing]. 3MENU button t (Camera Settings) 7 t [Audio Rec Level] You can adjust the audio recording level by monitoring the level meter. 4MENU button t (Custom Settings) 1 t [Audio Level Display] Audio settings for movie recording 1 23 54 [Audio Level Display]
Using the various functions GB70 You can display the audio level on the screen and shoot the image.5Press the MOVIE button to start or stop recording. You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness for each [Creative Style] item. Creative Style 1MENU button t (Camera Settings) 4 t [Creative Style]. 2Select the desired style using v/V on the control wheel. [Creative Style] item[Style Box] You can fine-tune the setting and save the adjusted setting.