Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu Index“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot 
use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the   
mark.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for 
communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the 
operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in 
percentages.
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in 
temperatures outside this range.
Effective use of the battery pack
 Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the 
operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we 
recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and 
insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting.
 The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or record movies frequently.
 We recommend having spare battery packs handy and making trial shots before taking  the actual shots.
 Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
 Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct  sunlight.
On the remaining battery time indicator
 You can check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
 When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates  that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack again. 
Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery 
indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if 
left after being charged, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining 
battery indication as a rough guide only.
How to store the battery pack
 Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge 
it on the camera at least once a year.
Battery level “Battery exhausted.”
High   LowYou cannot shoot any 
more image.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the 
power goes off.
 To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to  keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack.
On battery life
 The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time 
to replace it with a new one.
 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and  environment in which each battery pack is used. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexBattery charger
 Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger 
(supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if 
you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
 Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged  battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
 The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way: Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.
Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.
 When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and  then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the 
CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery 
pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the 
specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, 
replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates 
correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
 When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops  charging temporarily on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the 
standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended 
operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, 
the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We 
recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 
30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
 The CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time,  or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery 
pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack. 
 Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it  has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of the 
battery pack.
 If the battery charger is dirty, batteries may not be charged correctly. Clean the battery  charger with dry cloth, etc. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexMount Adaptor
Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold 
separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
the Mount Adaptor.
The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
* The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount 
lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony 
measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.)
FunctionsLA-EA1LA-EA2
Autofocus Available with SAM/SSM lens  only* Available
AF system Contrast AF Phase-detection AF
AF/MF Select Switchable on the lens SAM lens: switchable on the  lens
SSM lens: switchable on the 
lens, and also on the menu 
when the switch on the lens is 
set to AF
Other lenses: switchable on the 
menu
Autofocus Area Multi/Center/Flexible Spot Wide/Spot/Local
Autofocus Mode Single Single/Continuous
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
• You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
 When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use  autofocus.
 You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
 The sound of the lens and the camera in operation may be recorded during movie recording. You can  avoid this by selecting MENU  t [Setup]  t [Movie Audio Rec]  t [Off].
 It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camera to focus, depending on the lens used or the 
subject.
 If the light of the built-in flash is blocked by the lens attached, it is recommended that you attach an 
external flash (except for the HVL-F20AM) (sold separately).
LA-EA1
 (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for 
focusing.
 (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area 
exclusively.
 (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow 
area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.
LA-EA2
 (Wide) The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used for 
focusing.
 (Spot) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area 
exclusively.
 (Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from 
among 15 AF areas with the control wheel.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAVCHD format
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a 
high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification1) or the 720p specification2) 
using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is 
adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to 
compress audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency 
than that of the conventional image compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to 
be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc.
Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on 
AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back 
HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-
based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.
Recording and playback on your camera
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image 
quality (HD) mentioned below.
Video signal
3): 1080 60i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1920×1080/60p, 1920 × 1080/
24p
1080 50i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i, 1920×1080/50p, 1920 × 1080/
25p
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch
Recording media: Memory card
1)1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system.
2)720p specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system.
3)Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCleaning
 Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from 
inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the 
image sensor, see page 162.
* Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the 
casing.
– Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
– Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.
– Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
 Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine.
 When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower.  In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper 
slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center 
to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
Cleaning the camera
Cleaning the lens 
						

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Index
Index
Numerics
3D Sweep Panorama  .......................................... 67
3D Viewing  ...................................................... 176
A
AdobeRGB ....................................................... 130
AE lock  .............................................................. 46
AEL ............................................................ 46, 117
AEL button  ........................................................ 46
AF Illuminator  ................................................. 120
AF/MF button  ............................................ 47, 145
AF/MF control  ........................................... 47, 118
AF/MF Select ..................................................... 76
Anti Motion Blur  ............................................... 64
Aperture ............................................................. 72
Aperture Priority  ................................................ 72
Area Setting  ..................................................... 151
Aspect Ratio ....................................................... 91
Auto HDR  ........................................................ 103
Auto Review  .................................................... 124
Autoflash ............................................................ 74
Autofocus ........................................................... 76
Autofocus Area  .................................................. 78
Autofocus Mode  ................................................ 79
AVCHD ..................................................... 94, 206
B
Beep ................................................................. 148
Bracket: Cont.  .................................................... 57
“BRAVIA” Sync .............................................. 175
BULB ................................................................. 70
C
Center ................................................... 34, 78, 100
Cleaning Mode ................................................. 162
Color filter 
.......................................................... 98
Color Space  ...................................................... 130
Color Temperature  ............................................. 98
Computer ......................................................... 177 Recommended environment ....................... 177
Connection Computer .................................................... 182
TV .............................................................. 174 Cont. Shooting  ....................................................53
Contrast .......................................................41, 107
Control dials  .......................................................20
Control wheel  .....................................................18
Creative Style  ...................................................106
Creative Style Settings  .......................................40
CTRL FOR HDMI  ...........................................160
Custom Key Settings
 ........................................145
Custom Settings  ..................................................45
Custom white balance ...................................37, 98
D
Date Format  ......................................................150
Date/Time Setup  ...............................................150
Daylight Svg.  ....................................................150
Delete ..........................................................30, 108
Demo Mode  ......................................................164
Dial/Wheel Lock  ..............................................119
Direct Manual Focus  ..........................................76
Disc creation  .....................................................184
DISP ...................................................................48
DISP Button(Monitor)  ........................................87
Display Card Space  ..........................................172
Display Color ....................................................156
Display Contents  ................................................48
DMF ...................................................................76
DPOF ................................................................116
D-Range Opt. ....................................................102
D-Range Settings  ................................................38
Drive Mode  .........................................................52
DRO/Auto HDR  ...............................................102
E
Enlarge Image  ...................................................114
Enlarged playback  ..............................................29
Exposure Comp.  .................................................51
Exposure compensation  ......................................33
Exposure Settings  ...............................................33
Eye-Fi card  .......................................................173
Eye-Start AF  .....................................................133
F
Face Detection  ....................................................82
Face Registration  ................................................83
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFile Format ......................................................... 94
File Number  ..................................................... 167
Fill-flash ............................................................. 74
FINDER/LCD Settin
g ...................................... 122
Flash ................................................................... 75
Flash Comp.  ..................................................... 101
Flash Mode  ........................................................ 74
Flash Off  ............................................................ 74
Flexible Spot  ................................................ 34, 78
Focus Settings  .................................................... 34
Folder Name  .................................................... 168
Format .............................................................. 166
Front Curtain Shutter  ....................................... 134
Function Settings  ............................................. 144
G
Grid Line .......................................................... 125
H
Hand-held Twilight  ............................................ 63
HDMI Resolution  ............................................ 159
Help Guide Display  ......................................... 152
High ISO NR  ................................................... 136
I
Icons ................................................................... 15
Identifying parts  ................................................. 12
Image Data Converter  ...................................... 180
Image Index  ............................................... 59, 111
Image Size .......................................................... 89
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  .......................... 201
Install ............................................................... 179
Intelligent Auto  .................................................. 60
ISO ..................................................................... 96
J
JPEG .................................................................. 92
L
Landscape .......................................................... 62
Language .......................................................... 149
LCD Brightness  ............................................... 154
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.  ................................. 138
Lens Comp.: Distortion .................................... 139
Lens Comp.: Shading ....................................... 137
Level .................................................................. 49 Live View Display ............................................123
Live View Priority  ..............................................48
Long Exposure NR  ...........................................135
M
Macintosh .........................................................180
Macro ..................................................................62
Manual Exposure  ................................................69
Manual Focus  .....................................................76
Memory card  ....................................................199
Menu ...................................................................21
Brightness/Color ...........................................23
Camera ..........................................................22
Image Size .....................................................22
Playback ........................................................23
Setup .............................................................24
Shoot Mode  ...................................................21
Menu start  .........................................................143
Metering Mode  .................................................100
MF Assist ..........................................................128
MF Assist Time  ................................................129
Movie Audio Rec  .............................................140
MP4 ....................................................................94
Multi  .....................................................34, 78, 100
N
New Folder  .......................................................170
Night Portrait  ......................................................62
Night Scene  ........................................................62
O
Object Tracking  ..................................................80
P
Panorama ............................................................65
Panorama Direction  ............................................93
Peaking Color  ...................................................127
Peaking Level  ...................................................126
Picture Effect  ....................................................104
Picture Effect Settings  ........................................42
Playback .............................................................28
Playback Display  ..............................................158
Playback on TV  ................................................174
Playback zoom ....................................................29
PMB ..................................................................180
PMB Launcher ..................................................179
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexPortrait ............................................................... 62
Power Save  ...................................................... 153
Prec. Dig. Zoom ................................................. 81
Print .................................................................. 188
Program Auto ..................................................... 73
Program shift ................................................ 33, 73
Protect .............................................................. 113
Q
Quality ............................................................... 92
R
RAW .................................................................. 92
Rear Sync.  .......................................................... 74
Record Setting .................................................... 95
Recover Image DB ........................................... 171
Red Eye Reduction  .......................................... 121
Release w/o Lens  ............................................. 132
Remote Cdr.  ....................................................... 58
Reset Default .................................................... 165
Rotate ............................................................... 112
S
Saturation ................................................... 41, 107
Scene Recognition  ....................................... 26, 60
Scene Selection  .................................................. 62
Scroll playback  .................................................. 66
Select Shoot. Folder  ......................................... 169
Self-timer ........................................................... 55
Self-timer(Cont) ................................................. 56
Setup .................................................................. 24
Sharpness ................................................... 41, 107
Shooting ............................................................. 26
Movie ........................................................... 26
Still image  .................................................... 26
Shutter Priority ................................................... 71
Shutter speed  ...................................................... 71
Single-shot AF  ................................................... 79
Slide Show  ....................................................... 109
Slow Sync.  ......................................................... 74
Smile Shutter ...................................................... 84
Soft keys  ............................................................ 19
Soft Skin Effect .................................................. 86
Software ........................................................... 179
Spd Priority Cont.  .............................................. 54
Specify Printing  ............................................... 116 Sports Action  ......................................................62
Spot ...................................................................100
sRGB ................................................................130
SteadyShot ........................................................131
Sunset .................................................................62
Sweep Panorama  ................................................65
T
Triple-dial-control ..............................................31
Troubleshooting ................................................189
U
Upload Settings  ................................................173
USB Connection  ...............................................161
V
Version .............................................................163
View Mode  .......................................................110
Viewfinder Bright. ............................................155
Volume Settings  ...............................................115
W
Warning messages  ............................................195
White Balance  ....................................................97
White Balance Settings .......................................36
Wide Image  ......................................................157
Wind Noise Reduct. ..........................................141
Windows ...........................................................179
Wireless ..............................................................74