Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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 When [Black & White] or [Sepia] is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation.
 When using [Picture Effect] (except [Off]), [Standard] is selected and you cannot call up [Creative Style 
Settings].
 (Sepia) For capturing images in sepia monotone.
Control wheel
 (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 IndexPicture Effect Settings
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.
1
MENU  t [Setup]  t [Function Settings] t  [Picture Effect Settings].
2 Press the Navigation button to select [Picture Effect Settings].
3 Set each item with the control dials L/R.
Control dial L
 (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 the 
control dial R.
 (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 the control dial R.
 (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with 
sepia color tones and faded contrast.
Set the mode.
Set the option.
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 You cannot call up [Picture Effect Settings] 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.
 (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 the control 
dial R.
 (High 
Contrast Mono.) Creates a high-contrast image in black 
and white.
 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft 
lighting effect.
You can set the intensity of the effect 
with the control dial R.
 (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 the control dial R.
 (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 the control dial R. The focus on 
other areas is greatly reduced.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index 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 
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCustom Settings
You can change the mode of the function assigned to [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].
Assign the function by selecting MENU t
 [Setup] t [Function Settings]  t [Custom 
Settings 1, 2, 3].
1 MENU  t [Setup]  t [Function Settings].
2 Assign [Custom Settings] to either one of [Function Settings 1 to 4].
3 Press the Navigation button to select [Custom Settings].
4 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
When [Creative Style] or [White Balance] is assigned to [Custom Settings 3], you can 
make a fine adjustment with soft key B.
Change the mode of the function assigned to 
[Custom Settings 1]. The default setting is 
[White Balance].
Change the mode of the function assigned to 
[Custom Settings 2]. The default setting is 
[DRO/Auto HDR].
Change the mode of the function assigned to 
[Custom Settings 3]. The default setting is 
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Using the AF/MF button/AEL button
AEL (AE lock)
When there is wide range of brightness between the subject and the background, such as 
when you are shooting a subject that is backlit or near a window, you can measure and 
lock the exposure at an appropriate brightness spot. To reduce the brightness, lock the 
exposure at a brighter spot than the subject. To shoot the subject brighter, lock the 
exposure at a darker spot than the subject. The exposure is locked for the entire screen.
1
Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL.
2 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure.
3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure.
 (AE lock) lights up at the bottom right of the screen.
4Holding the AEL button down, focus on your subject and shoot.
You can keep the AE locked until you press the AEL button again. Select MENU  t 
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAF/MF (AF/MF control)
You can switch the focusing mode between auto and manual temporarily. If you do so, in 
the [Autofocus] or [DMF] mode, the focusing mode becomes manual. In the [Manual 
Focus] mode, the focusing mode becomes [Autofocus].
1
Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF.
2 Press the AF/MF button to switch the focusing mode.
The focusing mode remains switched while you press and hold down the AF/MF 
button in the default setting. You can keep the focusing mode switched until you press 
the AF/MF button again. Select MENU  t [
Setup] t  [AF/MF control].
zChanging the function of the AF/MF button
You can change the function assigned to make the button work as the [Focus Settings] or 
[MF Assist] button.
Select MENU  t [Setup]  t [Custom Key Settings]  t [AF/MF button]  t desired setting. 
						

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Using functions with the control wheel
DISP (Display Contents)
Using the control wheel:
1
Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select 
the desired mode.
Using the Menu:
1During shooting, MENU  t [Camera]  t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder 
Display(DISP)].
During playback, MENU  t [Playback]  t [Display Contents].
2 Select the desired mode.
During shooting
LCD Display (DISP)
Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.
Graphically shows the shutter speed and 
aperture value, except for when [Shoot 
Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D 
Sweep Panorama].
Display All Info.Shows recording information.
Big Font Size 
Disp. Shows only major items in a larger size.
No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.
Live View Priority Shows the major recording information 
items to the right of the screen. The soft 
key icons do not appear.
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Indicates whether the camera is level in 
both the horizontal and front-back 
directions. When the camera is level in 
both directions, the indicator turns to 
green.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution 
graphically.
For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the 
screen (no image). Select this when you 
shoot using the viewfinder.
Finder Display(DISP)
Disp. Basic InfoShows basic recording information on the 
viewfinder.
Level Indicates whether the camera is level in 
both the horizontal and front-back 
directions. When the camera is level in 
both directions, the indicator turns to 
green.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution 
graphically.
zTo set the screen display modes to be available
You can select which LCD monitor screen display modes can be selected in shooting mode 
with [DISP Button(Monitor)] (page 87).
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 Histogram is not displayed during following operations.
– Movie recording/playback
– Panorama recording/playback
– Slide Show
During playback
Display Info. Shows recording information.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution 
graphically, in addition to recording 
information.
No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.
Note
zWhat is histogram ?
The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a 
particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift 
to the right side, and darker image to the left side.
 If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that portion flashes on the histogram display during 
playback (Luminance limit warning).
Flash R (red) Luminance
G (green) B (blue)