Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

							Using the software
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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.” 
						

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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
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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 formatted with this camera. The values are 
defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may 
vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card 
used. When you insert a memory card into the 
camera and set the 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.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory 
card 
						

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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 3200 6400
Extra fine 105 215 435 870 1700 3450
RAW & JPEG 54 105 215 435 870 1750
RAW 74 145 295 600 1200 2400
Capacity
Size2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Standard 215 440 890 1750 3550 7000
Fine 145 295 600 1200 2400 4800
Extra fine 78 150 310 630 1250 2500
RAW & JPEG 37 75 150 300 610 1200
RAW 50 99 200 405 810 1600 
						

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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 F3.5-5.6 OSS
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately)
– [Viewfinder Bright.] is set to [Manual] [±0].
– [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Manual] [±0].
– [Display Quality] is set to [Standard] (ILCE-7)/[High] (ILCE-7R).
 The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for 
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
The number of images that can be recorded using a 
battery pack
Battery lifeNumber of images
Shooting (still images) Approx. 135 min. Approx. 270 images
Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 60 min. —
Continuous shooting (movies) Approx. 100 min. —
Viewing (still images) Approx. 280 min. Approx. 5600 images
Battery lifeNumber of images
Shooting (still images) Approx. 135 min. Approx. 270 images
Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 60 min. —
Continuous shooting (movies) Approx. 90 min. —
Viewing (still images) Approx. 280 min. Approx. 5600 images 
						

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 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 pressing the MOVIE button 
again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a 
memory card formatted with this camera.
Memory card formatted with this camera (h (hour), m (minute))
 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product 
specification limit). The maximum continuous recording time of an MP4 
(12M) format movie is about 20 minutes (limited by the 2 GB file size 
restriction).
Available recording time for a movie
Capacity
Record 
Setting2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
60i 24M(FX)/50i 
24M(FX)10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h
60i 17M(FH)/50i 
17M(FH)10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
60p 28M(PS)/50p 
28M(PS)9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m
24p 24M(FX)/25p 
24M(FX)10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h
24p 17M(FH)/25p 
17M(FH)10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 8 h
1440×1080 12M 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h
VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 10 h 20 h 40 h 
						

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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 settings.
 The values shown are not for continuous recording time.
 The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory 
card used.
 When   is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera 
has increased to an unacceptable level.
 For details on movie playback, see page 64.
 It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous 
shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature 
inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the 
camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the 
images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.
 The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or 
condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or 
shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise 
and the recording time available will be shorter.
 If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes 
with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera 
drops fully.
 If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer.
– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
 The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, 
recording stops automatically when [  File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new 
movie file is created automatically when [  File Format] is set to [AVCHD].
 The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.
Notes on continuous movie recording 
						

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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 
Optical Filter and ultrasonic 
vibration mechanism
[Auto focus system]
System: 
ILCE-7:
Phase detection system/Contrast 
detection system
ILCE-7R:
Contrast detection systemSensitivity Range: 0 EV to 20 EV (at 
ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 
lens)
[Electronic viewfinder]
Type: Electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots: 2 359 296 dots
Frame coverage: 100%
Magnification: 0.71 × with 50 mm 
lens at infinity, –1 m
–1 (diopter)
Eye Point: Approximately 27 mm 
from the eyepiece, 22 mm from 
the eyepiece frame at –1 m
–1
Diopter Adjustment: –4.0 m–1 to 
+3.0 m–1 (diopter)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT 
drive
Total number of dots: 921 600 dots
[Exposure control]
Metering method: 1 200-zone 
evaluative metering by the image 
sensor
Metering Range: 0 EV to 20 EV (at 
ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 
lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended 
exposure index): 
Still images: [ISO AUTO], ISO 
50 to 25 600 (1/3 EV step)
Movies: [ISO AUTO], ISO 200 to 
25 600 (1/3 EV step)
Multi frame noise reduction: [ISO 
AUTO]/ISO 100 to 51 200 (1 EV 
step) 
						

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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)
Flash sync speed: 
ILCE-7: 1/250 second
ILCE-7R: 1/160 second[Recording format]
File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, 
Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) 
compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 
format)
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.
Movie (MP4 format): Video: 
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch 
						

							Specifications
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[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 LCD screen: 
Approx. 2.7 W
ILCE-7R:
When using the viewfinder: 
Approx. 3.5 W
When using the LCD screen: 
Approx. 2.7 W
* Supplied with ILCE-7K.
[Others]
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 
Compatible
DPOF: Compatible
Dimensions: Approx. 126.9 mm × 
94.4 mm × 48.2 mm (Approx. 5  
inches × 3 7/10 inches × 1 9/10 
inches) (W/H/D, excluding 
protrusions)
Mass: 
ILCE-7:
Approx. 474 g (1 lb 0.7 oz) (with 
battery and “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” media)
Approx. 416 g (14.7 oz) (body 
only)
ILCE-7R:
Approx. 465 g (1 lb 0.4 oz) (with 
battery and “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” media)
Approx. 407 g (14.4 oz) (body 
only)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C 
(32°F to 104°F)