Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFlash Comp.
Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation 
changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and 
aperture.
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Press the  (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.
2 MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Flash Comp.]  t desired value.
Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Selecting 
lower values (– side) makes the flash level lower and images darker.
 You cannot use [Flash Comp.] with the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Anti Motion Blur]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
 The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject 
is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be 
visible.
Notes
zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people
 It is important to balance the brightness of people against  the dark background in night portraits. You can adjust the 
brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash 
light intensity.
 If the subject is too far for the flash and still too dark after  adjustment, move closer to your subject. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDRO/Auto HDR
Corrects the brightness or contrast.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [DRO/Auto HDR]  t desired mode.
 You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the following modes:
–[Manual Exposure]
– [Shutter Priority]
– [Aperture Priority]
– [Program Auto]
Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dynamic Range Optimizer).
1 MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [DRO/Auto HDR]  t [D-Range Opt.].
2 Option  t desired value.
 [Auto] is selected when using the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Portrait], [Landscape], [Macro], [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection]
 When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking  the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
 (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
 (D-Range 
Opt.) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the 
contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the 
background, producing the image with the optimal brightness 
and gradation.
 (Auto HDR) Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays the 
bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the 
over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. 1 
image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded.
Note
D-Range Opt.
 (Auto) Corrects the brightness automatically.
Lv1 – Lv5 Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the 
image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 
(strong).
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Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in 
correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 
overlaid image are recorded.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [DRO/Auto HDR]  t [Auto HDR].
2 Option  t desired value.
 You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
 You cannot use this function with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
 Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, be careful about the following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not recompose.
 You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting  conditions.
 When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
 When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you  may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,   is indicated on the 
recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying 
attention to the blur.
Auto HDR
 (Auto HDR: 
Exposure Diff. 
Auto) Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. 
Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV 
(strong).
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexPicture Effect
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Picture Effect]  t desired mode.
 (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function.
 (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo 
with shaded corners and pronounced 
colors.
You can set the color tone with Option.
 (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing 
color tones.
 
(Posterization) Creates a high contrast, abstract look by 
heavily emphasizing primary colors, or 
in black and white.
You can select primary colors or black 
and white with Option.
 (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with 
sepia color tones and faded contrast.
 (Soft 
High-key) Creates an image with the indicated 
atmosphere: bright, transparent, 
ethereal, tender, soft. 
 (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a 
specific color, but converts others to 
black and white.
You can select a color with Option.
 (High 
Contrast Mono.) Creates a high-contrast image in black 
and white.
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 You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
 The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with [Prec. Dig. Zoom].
 When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.
 You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the camera is still processing the 
image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is 
finished. You cannot use these effects with movies.
–[Soft Focus]
–[HDR Painting]
– [Rich-tone Mono.]
– [Miniature]
 In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. Be careful 
about the following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not recompose.
When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you 
may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,  /  is indicated on the 
recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying 
attention to the blur.
 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft 
lighting effect.
You can set the intensity of the effect 
with Option.
 (HDR 
Painting) Creates the look of a painting, 
enhancing the colors and details.
The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
You can set the intensity of the effect 
with Option.
 (Rich-tone 
Mono.) Creates an image in black and white 
with rich gradation and reproduction of 
details. The camera releases the shutter 
3 times.
 (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the 
subject vividly, with the background 
defocused considerably. This effect 
may often be found in pictures of 
miniature models.
You can select the area to be in focus 
with Option. The focus on other areas is 
greatly reduced.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexCreative Style
Allows you to select the desired image processing.
You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], 
unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Creative Style]  t desired mode.
2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, Option  t 
desired setting.
 (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful 
colors.
 (Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking 
images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring 
greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 (Neutral) The saturation and sharpness are lowered for capturing images in 
a quiet tone. This is also suitable for capturing image material to 
be modified with a computer.
 (Clear) For capturing images in a clear tone with limpid colors in the 
highlighted area, suitable for capturing radiant light.
 (Deep) For capturing images with deep and dense color expressions, 
suited to capturing the solid presence of the subject.
 (Light) For capturing images with bright and uncomplicated color 
expressions, suited to capturing refreshingly light ambience.
 (Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for 
shooting portraits.
 (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for 
shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand 
out more.
 (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 (Night 
Scene) The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape that is more 
faithful to the real view.
 (Autumn 
leaves) For capturing autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the red and 
yellow of coloring leaves
 (Black & 
White) For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 (Sepia) For capturing images in sepia monotone.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index (Contrast),   (Saturation), and   (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative 
Style item.
 When [Black & White] or [Sepia] is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation.
 [Standard] is selected when using the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Picture Effect] (except [Off])
 (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light 
and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image.
 (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a 
lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and 
subdued.
 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more 
the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, 
the more the contours are softened.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDelete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [Delete] t  desired mode.
 You can select up to 100 images.
 “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] 
mode of [File Format].
Multiple Img. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel 
to select OK.
All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD View 
movies.
All AVCHD view 
files
Notes
zTo delete an image
It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by selecting  (Delete) of soft key 
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexSlide Show
Plays back images automatically.
Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [Slide Show]  t desired mode t  OK.
 You cannot pause the slide show. To stop the slide show, press the center of the control wheel.
 You can play back images in Slide Show when [View Mode] is set to [Folder View(Still)] only.
 A panoramic image is displayed in full image. To scroll a panoramic image, press the center of the 
control wheel when the image is displayed.
Repeat
On Plays back images in a continuous loop.
OffAfter all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.
Interval
1 Sec Sets the display interval of images.
3 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec
30 Sec
Image Type
AllPlays back all still images as normal images.
Display 3D Only Plays back 3D images only.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexView Mode
Selects the unit of images to be played back.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [View Mode]  t desired mode.
Folder View(Still)Displays still images by folder.
Folder View(MP4)Displays movies (MP4) by folder.
AVCHD ViewDisplays movies recorded with the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or 
[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].