4-478-729-11(2)

Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera

Instruction Manual
E-mount

ILCE-7/ILCE-7R

Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WW328261 (ILCE-7R)/
WW328262 (ILCE-7)

Serial No.
Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D
Serial No.
ILCE-7R Model No. WW328261
ILCE-7 Model No. WW328262

WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW

THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the
power outlet, use an attachment plug
adaptor of the proper configuration for
the power outlet.
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CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or
even chemical burns. Observe the
following cautions.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

Do not short circuit and do not allow

metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature
above 60C (140F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using
a genuine Sony battery charger or a
device that can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach
of small children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.

AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using the apparatus.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied,
is designed specifically for use with this
camera only, and should not be used with
other electrical equipment.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve
our environment by
returning your used
rechargeable batteries
to the collection and
recycling location
nearest you.

For more information regarding

recycling of rechargeable batteries, call
toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.call2recycle.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged
or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack and lens (if lens
supplied)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

This equipment complies with FCC/IC

radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65
and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that are
deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption radio (SAR).

For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized
safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it
has been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about

this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information
Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WW328261
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address:
16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WW328262
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address:
16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.

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These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

For Customers in Europe

Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1

Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
For EU product compliance: Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product
or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed
over to the

applicable collection
point for the recycling of

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that

this WW328261/WW328262
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in
compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please
access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue
midway (fail), restart the application or
disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC regulation for using connection
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.

electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery
or on the packaging
indicates that the battery
provided with this product
shall not be treated as
household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be

used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.

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By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will
help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety,

performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only. To
ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery
from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

For Customers in Singapore

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For customers who

purchased their camera
from a store in Japan
that caters to tourists
Note
Some certification marks for standards
supported by the camera can be
confirmed on the screen of the camera.
Select MENU t
(Setup) 6 t
[Certification Logo].
If display is not possible due to problems
such as camera failure, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

Table of contents
Introduction of functions..................................................10

Before use
Notes on using your camera............................................. 12
Checking the supplied items............................................15
Identifying parts...............................................................16
Front side.................................................................... 16
Rear side..................................................................... 17
Top side/Side view...................................................... 19
Bottom view
21
Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied
with ILCE-7K)................................................... 22
List of icons on the screen...............................................23

Functions list
Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials....27
How to use the Quick Navi screen...................................28
Operating the camera........................................................ 30
How to use the control wheel.....................................30
How to use the front dial/rear dial..............................31
Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button.........32
Functions that can be registered using the Fn
(Function) button...............................................33
Functions that can be selected using the MENU
button.......................................................................... 34
Using the In-Camera Guide.............................................45

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Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack................................................46
Charging time (Full charge)........................................49
Charging by connecting to a computer.......................49
Checking the remaining battery charge......................50
To remove the battery pack.........................................50
Inserting a memory card (sold separately).......................51
Memory cards that can be used...................................52
Attaching a lens............................................................... 53
Setting the date and time..................................................56
Setting the date/time and area again...........................57
Shooting a clear movie without camera shake 58
Camera shake warning indicator................................. 58
Using the SteadyShot function...................................58
Holding the camera properly......................................59
Removing the Eyepiece cup.............................................60

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images........................................................61
Recording movies
63
Playing back images........................................................ 64
Switching between still images and movies...............65
Deleting images............................................................... 66

Selecting a shooting mode

Selecting a shooting mode...............................................67
Functions available for each shooting mode....................68

Various functions
Using the various functions.............................................69
Audio settings for movie recording............................69
Creative Style.............................................................70
DRO/Auto HDR.........................................................71
Playback functions......................................................72

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Using Wi-Fi functions

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions................73

Using applications
Adding applications to the camera (Application
downloading)..............................................................75
Downloading applications..........................................75
Launching the application...........................................76

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software...........................................................77
Recommended computer environment (Windows).....77
Recommended computer environment (Mac).............77
Using Image Data Converter...................................78
Installing Image Data Converter.............................79
Using PlayMemories Home....................................79
Installing PlayMemories Home...............................80
Using Remote Camera Control................................ 80
Installing Remote Camera Control..........................81

Others
Learning more about the camera (Help Guide)............82
Checking the number of images and recordable time of
movies........................................................................83
Specifications................................................................... 88

Index........................................................................ 94
For details on Wi-Fi functions, see the flyer Wi-Fi Connection/Onetouch (NFC) Guide.
This manual covers several models.
The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
Model name

Lens

ILCE-7
ILCE-7K

Not supplied
Supplied

ILCE-7R

Not supplied
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Introduction of functions
This section introduces some frequently used shooting functions and
other unique functions.
See the pages in parentheses for details.

Shooting functions used frequently

Exposure Comp. (27)
You can adjust the exposure to change the brightness of the entire image.
Even when the shooting mode is set to M, you can adjust the exposure if
the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO].

ISO/Multi Frame NR
You can adjust the luminous sensitivity.
The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600.
When you select
(Multi Frame NR), you can select larger ISO
numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.

White Balance (36)

You can adjust the color tones.
You can select an option to suit a light source, or perform fine adjustments
using color temperature and color filters.

Drive Mode (35)

You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such
as single shooting, continuous shooting, or bracket shooting.

Features of this camera

DRO/Auto HDR (71)
[D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera
analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and
the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness
and gradation.
[Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then
overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation.
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Introduction of functions

Creative Style (70)

You can select the desired style from among 13 styles.
You can also adjust certain image factors, such as exposure, using the
selected style as the base.

Movie recording with manual adjustments (67)

You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, or M mode even when shooting
movies.

How to operate or customize the camera

Display information (38)
When you look into the viewfinder, viewfinder mode is activated, and
when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode
reverts to LCD screen mode (default settings). You can change the screen
display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel.

Quick Navi (28)

In [For viewfinder] screen, you can quickly switch from the LCD screen
to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items
with an intuitive operation.

Customization (40)
The camera are equipped with the Custom buttons, where you can
assign desired function on each button.You can also assign functions to
other buttons, such as the AEL button.

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Notes on using your camera

Screen language
You can select the language displayed on
the screen using the menu (page 43).

Shooting procedure
This camera has 2 modes for monitoring
subjects: the LCD screen mode using
the LCD screen, and the viewfinder
mode using the viewfinder.

Functions built into this camera

This manual describes 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices.
To check whether your camera is a 1080
60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the
following marks on the bottom of the
camera.
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or
50p-format movies. Unlike standard
recording modes up to now, which record in
an interlacing method, this camera records
using a progressive method. This increases
the resolution, and provides a smoother,
more realistic image.

Creating an image database file

If you insert a memory card that does not
contain an image database file into the
camera and turn on the power, the
camera automatically creates an image
database file using some of the memory
card's capacity.
The process may take a long time and you
cannot operate the camera until the process is
completed. If a database file error occurs,
export all images to your computer using
PlayMemories Home, and then format the
memory card using the camera.
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Shooting with an E-mount

lens compatible APS-C size
This camera is equipped with a 35 mm, fullframe CMOS sensor. However, the image size
is automatically set to that of the APS-C size
setting and the image size is smaller when an
E-mount lens compatible APS-C size is used
(default settings).
No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to

record or loss or damage of recorded
content due to a malfunction of the
camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation
To avoid the data loss, always copy (back
up) data to other media.
Notes on the LCD screen, electronic
viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder
are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and electronic viewfinder.
These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
images in any way.

Do not hold the camera by the

LCD screen.
When using the power zoom lens, be
careful not to draw your fingers or
any other objects caught in the lens.
Do not expose the camera to sunlight or
shoot sunward for a long time. The
internal mechanism may be damaged. If
sunlight is focused on a nearby object,
it may cause a fire.

Notes on using your

camera

Notes on recording for long

periods of time
Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to
record movies or the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera.
A message will be displayed on the
screen before the power turns off or you
can no longer record movies. In this
case, leave the power off and wait until
the camera and battery temperature goes
down. If you turn on the power without
letting the camera and battery cool
enough, the power may turn off again or
you may be unable to record movies.
Under high ambient temperatures, the
temperature of the camera rises quickly.

When the temperature of the camera

rises, the image quality may deteriorate.
It is recommended that you wait until
the temperature of the camera drops
before continuing to shoot.
The surface of the camera may get
warm. This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing AVCHD

movies to a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a
computer, download and use the software
PlayMemories Home from the following
website:
http://www.sony.net/pm/

Notes when playing movies on

other devices
This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
High Profile for AVCHD format
recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD
format with this camera cannot be
played with the following devices.
Other devices compatible with
AVCHD format that do not support
High Profile
Devices incompatible with the
AVCHD format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format
recording. For this reason, movies recorded
in MP4 format with this camera cannot be
played on devices other than those that
support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
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.
Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p
format can be played back only on 1080
60p/1080 50p-supported devices.

Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of
pictures in this manual are
reproduced images, and are not actual
images shot using this camera.

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Before use

Images may trail across on the screen in

a cold location. This is not a
malfunction. When turning on the
camera in a cold location, the screen
may become temporarily dark. When
the camera warms up, the screen will
function normally.
The recorded image may be different
from the image you monitored
before recording.

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Notes on using your camera

On the data specifications

described in this manual
The data on performance and
specifications are defined under the
following conditions, except as described
in this manual: at an ordinary ambient
temperature of 25C (77F), and using a
battery pack that has been fully charged
until the charge lamp has turned off.

Notes on shooting
with the viewfinder
This camera is equipped with an Organic
Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with
high resolution and high contrast. This
viewfinder achieves a wide viewing
angle and a long eye relief. This camera
is designed to provide an easily viewable
viewfinder by appropriately balancing
various elements.
The image may be slightly distorted near
the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a
malfunction. When you want to check
every detail of the entire composition, you
can also use the LCD screen.

How to turn off wireless

network functions (Wi-Fi
and NFC, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc., you
can turn off all wireless network
functions temporarily.
Select MENU t
[Wireless] t
[Airplane Mode] t [On].
If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an
(airplane) mark will be displayed on
the screen.

Notes on wireless LAN

If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony
bears no responsibility for the loss or
damage caused by illegal access or use of
the registered access point on the camera.

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Checking the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of
pieces.
Camera (1)
Body cap (1) (Attached on
the camera)
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D
(1)

Before use

Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

(not supplied in the U.S.A. and
Canada)

Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the

camera)
Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached on
the camera)
Instruction Manual (1) (this
manual)
ILCE-7K:

* Multiple power cords may be supplied

with your camera. Use the appropriate
one that matches your country/region.

Rechargeable
NP-FW50 (1)

battery

Zoom lens FE 28-70 mm F3.55.6 OSS (1)/Front lens cap (1)/

Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1)

pack

Micro USB cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

For how to attach the shoulder strap

to the camera, refer to page 20.
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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

Front side

When the lens is removed

F Mount index
G Image sensor*2
H Mount
I Contacts*2
*1 Do not cover this part during movie
recording.
Doing so may cause noise or
lower the volume.
*2 Do not directly touch these parts.

A AF illuminator
timer lamp
B Front dial
C Remote sensor
D Lens release button
E Built-in microphone*1
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(36)/Self-

Identifying parts

Rear side

Before use

A Eyepiece cup (60)

B Viewfinder
C MENU button (34)
D Eyepiece sensors

F Diopter-adjustment dial
Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial to your eyesight until the
display appears clearly in the
viewfinder.

E LCD screen
You can adjust the LCD screen
to an easily viewable angle and
shoot from any position.

G For
shooting:
(Custom2) button (27)
For
viewing:
(Enlarge) button

C2

H AF/MF/AEL switch lever

I Rear dial

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Identifying parts

For shooting: AF/MF (Auto

focus/manual
focus)
button/ AEL button (27)
For viewing:
(Image
index) button (72)

K MOVIE button (63)

L For shooting: Fn button (32)

For viewing:
(Send
to Smartphone) button
M Control wheel

N For
shooting:
(Custom3) button
For viewing:
button (66)
O Access lamp
P

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(Playback) button

C3
(Delete)

Identifying parts

Top side/Side view

Before use

A Speaker
B

Image sensor position

mark

C m (Microphone) jack

When an external microphone

is connected, the microphone is
turned on automatically. If the
external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the
microphone is supplied by the
camera.
D i (Headphones) jack
E Charge lamp

F Multi terminal
Supports Micro USB
compatible device.
G HDMI micro jack

H Multi interface shoe*

Some of the accessories may not
be inserted fully and protrude
backward from the Multi
interface shoe. However, when
the accessory reaches the front
end of the shoe, the connection
is completed.
I Mode dial (67)
J Power switch/Shutter button
K C1 (Custom 1) button
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Identifying parts

L Exposure compensation dial

P Memory card slot

M Hooks for shoulder strap

* For details on compatible accessories

of the Multi interface shoe, visit the
Sony web site in your area, or
consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Accessories for the Accessory
Shoe can also be used.
Operations
with
other
manufactures' accessories are not
guaranteed.

Attach both ends of the

strap onto the camera.

(N mark)
This mark indicates the touch
point for connecting the
camera and an NFC-enabled
Smartphone.
For details on the location of the
N mark on your Smartphone,
refer to the operating instructions
of the Smartphone.

NFC (Near Field

Communication) is an
international standard of
short-range wireless
communication technology.
O Memory card cover
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Identifying parts

Bottom view

Before use

A Battery insertion slot (46)

Connection plate cover

B Battery cover (46)

Use this when using an AC-PW20

AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert
the connection plate into the battery
compartment, and then pass the cord
through the connection plate cover
as shown below.

C Tripod socket hole

Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure the camera, and damage to
the camera may occur.

Make sure that the cord is

not pinched when you close
the cover.

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Identifying parts

Lens FE 28-70 mm
F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied
with ILCE-7K)

A Focusing ring
B Zoom ring
C Focal-length scale
D Focal-length index
E Lens contacts*
F Mount index
*

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Do not touch this part directly.

List of icons on the screen

The status of the LCD screen is set to [Display All Info.] in the default
settings.
When you change [DISP Button] setting, and then if you press DISP on
the control wheel, the screen status will change to For viewfinder mode.
You can also display the histogram by pressing DISP.

For playback (Basic information

display)

For the viewfinder mode

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

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Before use

For the LCD screen mode

List of icons on the screen

Display

Display

Indication
Shooting mode (67)

Indication
Image quality of
still images (35)

P P* A

SM
Frame rate of movies
Image size of movies (35)
Register number (67)
Scene Recognition icons

Remaining battery (50)

Remaining
battery warning
Flash charge in progress

Memory card (51)/

Upload (42)

APS-C Size Capture (40)

Setting Effect OFF (38)
AF Illuminator (36)
NFC is activated

100

Remaining number
of recordable images
Aspect ratio of still
images (35)

24M 10M ILCE-7:

6.0M 20M Image size of still images
8.7M 5.1M (83)
10M 6.0M
2.6M 8.7M
5.1M 2.2M

36M
9.0M
13M
15M
3.8M
7.6M

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15M ILCE-7R:
30M Image size of still images
7.6M (83)
9.0M
13M
3.2M

Airplane Mode
No audio recording
of movies (37)
Wind Noise
Reduction (38)
SteadyShot/Camera shake
warning (37), (58)

Overheating warning
Database file full/
Database file error
Smart Zoom/Clear Image
Zoom/Digital Zoom
Spot metering area
Digital level gauge
Audio level (69)

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List of icons on the screen

Display

Indication

Display

View Mode (41)

D-Range Optimizer/Auto
HDR (36)
Creative Style (36), (70)/
Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness

100-0003 Folder - file number

Protect (42)

AVCHD
MP4

Recording mode of
movies

DPOF

DPOF set

+3
+3 +3

Before use

Indication

Lock-on AF (37)

Auto Object Framing

Picture Effect (36)

B
Display

Indication
Drive mode (35)

Smile detection
sensitivity indicator

Flash mode (35)/Red-eye

reduction (35)
0.0

Flash compensation (35)

Focus mode (35)
AF area

C
Display

Indication

z Lock on Lock on AF guide

AF
EV scale

Face Detection/Smile
Shutter (37)
Metering mode (36)
White balance (Auto,
Preset, Custom, Color
temperature, Color filter)
7500K (36)

AWB

A5 G5

Exposure compensation
(36)/Metered Manual
REC 0:12 Recording time of the
movie (m:s)
z
Focus
1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture Value
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List of icons on the screen

Display
Indication
ISO400
ISO sensitivity (36)
ISO AUTO
AE lock
Shutter speed indicator
Aperture indicator
Histogram
Auto HDR image
warning
Picture Effect error
2013-1-1

Date of recording

10:37PM
3/7

File number/Number of
images in the view mode

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Functions that can be operated

using the buttons/dials
You can set up or operate various functions using these buttons/dials.
For the location of the buttons/dials, see Identifying parts (page 16).
Mode dial

Switches the shooting mode.

MENU button

Displays the menu screen for setting menu items.

Fn button/ button

Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn

button. In [For viewfinder] screen, switches to the Quick
Navi screen./In playback mode, pressing
button
switches to Send to Smartphone screen.

Exposure compensation
dial

Sets the range for exposure adjustment.

button
button
Custom button

Plays back images.

Deletes images.
Assigns a frequently-used function to the button.
The following function is assigned to each button in the
default settings.
C1 (Custom 1) button: Focus Settings
C2 (Custom 2) button: Focus Mode
C3 (Custom 3) button: Not set

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Functions list

MOVIE button
Records movies.
AF/MF button/AEL button/ Switches the autofocus and manual focus
temporarily./
button Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Displays
multiple images on the screen simultaneously.
button
Scales an image up when viewing images.

How to use the Quick Navi screen

Using the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on
the recording information display when the screen mode is set to
[For viewfinder] (Quick Navi).

1 MENU button t

(Custom Settings) 2 t [DISP

Button] t [Monitor] t [For viewfinder] t [Enter]

2 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the

screen mode to [For viewfinder].

3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

4 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control wheel.

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How to use the Quick Navi screen

5 Set the item with the front dial.

Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial.
Pressing the center of the control wheel turns on the designated screen
used to set up the selected item.
Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen and the
screen goes back to the original one.

Functions available on the Quick Navi screen

Functions list

Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Flash Comp./Focus Mode/Focus Area/Exposure

Comp./ISO/Metering Mode/White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative
Style/Picture Effect/Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect./
Auto Obj.
Framing/
Image Size/
Aspect Ratio/
Quality/SteadyShot/Auto
Mode/Scene Selection
Notes
Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available.
When using Creative Style (page 70), some of the setup tasks can be
accomplished only on a designated screen.

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Operating the camera

How to use the control wheel

You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control
wheel to move the selection frame. Press z in the center of the control wheel
to set the selected item. In this manual, the action of pressing the
up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by v/V/b/B.
The following functions are assigned to v/b/B on the control wheel. You

can also change the ISO sensitivity immediately by turning the control
wheel.
v
B

DISP

Changes the screen display.

WB

White Balance

Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting/Bracket
Self-timer

You can assign a desired function to the V/b/B/ z buttons and to the
control wheel turning position in shooting mode.
When you turn the control wheel or press b/B on the control wheel in
playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.

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Operating the camera

How to use the front dial/rear dial

Functions list

You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for
each shooting mode with immediate effect.

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Selecting a function using

the Fn (Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently
in shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen.

1 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the

screen mode to other than [For viewfinder].

2 Press the Fn button.

3 Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel.

The setting screen appears.

4 Select the desired setting by

turning the front dial, then
press z on the control wheel.
Some setting values can be finely
adjusted by turning the rear dial.

To set the individual settings

in the dedicated screen
In step 3, select a setting item and press z on
the control wheel to switch to the dedicated
screen for the setting item. Set the items
according to the Operation guide.
Operation guide

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Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button

Functions that can be registered using the Fn

(Function) button
You can select the functions to be displayed when you press the Fn
(Function) button.

MENU t
(Custom Settings) 6 t [Function Menu Set.] t
Assign the function to the desired location.
The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows:
Functions list

Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Flash Comp./Focus Mode/Focus Area/Exposure

Comp./ISO/Metering Mode/White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative
Style/Shoot Mode/Picture Effect/Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect./
Soft Skin Effect/
Auto Obj. Framing/
Image Size/
Aspect
Ratio/
Quality/SteadyShot/Audio Rec Level/Zebra/Grid Line/Audio
Level Display/Peaking Level/Peaking Color/Not set

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Functions that can be selected

using the MENU button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or
execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

1 Press MENU button to display the menu screen.

2 Select the desired setting item
using v/V/b/B on the control
wheel or by turning the
control wheel, and then press
z on the center of the control
wheel.
Select an icon at the top of the screen and
press the b/B on the control wheel to
move to another MENU item.

3 Select the setting value, then press z to confirm.

To display the Tile Menu
Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the
menu when you press the MENU button.

MENU t

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(Setup) 2 t [Tile Menu] t [On]

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

(Camera Settings)
Image Size

Selects the size of still images.

ILCE-7
L: 24M/M: 10M/S: 6.0M (3:2)
L: 20M/M: 8.7M/S: 5.1M (16:9)
L: 10M/M: 6.0M/S: 2.6M (APS-C size, 3:2) L:
8.7M/M: 5.1M/S: 2.2M (APS-C size, 16:9)

ILCE-7R
L: 36M/M: 15M/S: 9.0M (3:2)
L: 30M/M: 13M/S: 7.6M (16:9)
Functions list

L: 15M/M: 9.0M/S: 3.8M (APS-C size, 3:2) L:

13M/M: 7.6M/S: 3.2M (APS-C size, 16:9)

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

(3:2/16:9)
Quality

Sets the image quality for still images.

(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine/Standard)

Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.

(Standard/Wide)
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic
images. (Right/Left/Up/Down)
File Format
Selects the movie file format.
(AVCHD/MP4)
Record Setting Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame.
(60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p
28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p
17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/14401080 12M/VGA 3M)
Drive Mode

Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.

(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./Selftimer/Self-timer(Cont)/Cont. Bracket/Single Bracket/WB
bracket/DRO Bracket)

Flash Mode

Sets the flash settings.

(Flash off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./
Wireless)

Flash Comp.

Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

(+3.0EV to -3.0EV)

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
(On/Off)
Focus Mode

Selects the focus mode

(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus
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Focus Area

Selects the area of focus.

(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot)

Focus Settings

Allows you to focus using the front dial, rear dial or control
wheel.

AF Illuminator

Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene

to aid focusing.
(Auto/Off)

Exposure Comp.

Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.

(-5.0EV to +5.0EV)

Exposure step

Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed,

aperture, and exposure.
(0.5EV/0.3EV)

ISO

Sets the ISO sensitivity.

(Multi Frame NR/ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to ISO 25600)

Metering Mode

Selects the method for measuring brightness.

(Multi/Center/Spot)

White Balance

Adjusts the color tone of images.

(Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm
White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.:
Daylight/Flash/Underwater Auto/C.Temp./Filter/Custom 13/Custom Setup)

DRO/Auto HDR

Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.

(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)

Creative Style

Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust

contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
(Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/
Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black &
White/Sepia/Style Box1-6)

Picture Effect

Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected

effect.
(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft
High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/
HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Watercolor/
Illustration/Miniature)

Zoom

Sets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom.

Focus Magnifier

Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the
focus.

NR
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Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed
of 1 second or longer.
(On/Off)

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High ISO NR
Lock-on AF

Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

(Normal/Low/Off)
Sets the function to track subject and continue
focusing.
(Off/On/On (Start w/shutter))

Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings

automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when
a smile is detected.
(Off/On (Regist. Faces)/On/Smile Shutter)

Functions list

Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
(On: High/On: Mid/On: Low/Off)
Auto Obj.
Framing

Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, or

subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and automatically
trims and saves another copy of the image with a more
impressive composition.
(Off/Auto)

Auto Mode

You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior

Auto.
(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)

Scene Selection

Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.

(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait/Anti Motion Blur)

Movie

Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.

(Program Auto/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual
Exposure)

SteadyShot

Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images or movies. Reduces

blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the
camera.
(On/Off)

Color Space

Changes the range of reproducible colors.

(sRGB/AdobeRGB)
Auto Slow Shut. Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed
following the brightness of the environment.
(On/Off)
Audio Recording

Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.

(On/Off)

Audio Rec Level

Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording.

(0 to 31)

Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording.
(Live/Lip Sync)
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Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.

(On/Off)
Memory

Registers the desired modes or camera settings.

(Custom Settings)
Zebra
MF Assist

Displays stripes to adjust brightness.

(Off/70 to 100/100+)
Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Off)

Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an
enlarged form.
(2 Sec/5 Sec/No Limit)
Grid Line

Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural

outline.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)

Audio Level Display Sets Audio Level Display.

(On/Off)
Auto Review

Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting.

(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

DISP Button

Sets the type of information to be displayed on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder by pressing DISP on the control
wheel.
(Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/
Histogram/For viewfinder)

Peaking Level

Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color

when focusing manually.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)

Peaking Color

Sets the color used for the peaking function.

(Red/Yellow/White)

Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed
in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure
compensation in screen display.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Phase Detect. Area Sets phase detection AF area.
(On/Off)
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Pre-AF

Sets whether to perform auto focus before the shutter button

is half pressed.
(On/Off)

Zoom Setting

Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom
when zooming.
(Optical zoom only/On: Clear Image Zoom/On: Digital
Zoom)

Eye-Start AF

Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the
viewfinder if an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
separately) is attached.
(On/Off)

Release w/o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when the lens is not attached.
(Enable/Disable)
AF w/ shutter

Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter button is half

pressed. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and
exposure separately.
(On/Off)

AEL w/ shutter Sets whether to adjust the exposure by pressing the shutter
button halfway down. This is convenient when you want to
adjust the focus and exposure separately.
(Auto/On/Off)
e-Front Curtain Shut. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter
(ILCE-7 only)
function.
(On/Off)
S. Auto Image
Extract.

Sets whether to save all the images that were shot

continuously in [Superior Auto].
(Auto/Off)

Exp.comp.set

Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash

compensation.
(Ambient&flash/Ambient only)

Reset EV Comp.

Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without using

the exposure dial, or reset the exposure value to 0 when you
turn off the camera.
(Maintain/Reset)

Bracket order

Sets order of shooting for exposure bracket and white balance

bracket.
(0 t t +/ t 0 t +)
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Functions list

FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor.
(Auto/Viewfinder/Monitor)

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the

focus.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
APS-C Size Capture Sets whether or not to record with an APS-C sizeequivalent area.
(On/Auto/Off)
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the focus
when an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold
separately) is attached.
(AF Adjustment Set./amount/Clear)
Lens Comp. Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens
attached.
(Shading Comp./Chro. Aber. Comp./Distortion Comp.)
Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn
(Function) button is pressed.
(Drive Mode/ Flash Mode/ Flash Comp./Focus Mode/Focus
Area/Exposure Comp./ISO/Metering Mode/White Balance/
DRO/Auto HDR /Creative Style/Shoot Mode/Picture Effect/
Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect. /Soft Skin Effect/Auto Obj.
Framing/Image Size/Aspect Ratio/Quality/SteadyShot/Audio
Rec Level/Zebra/Grid Line/Audio Level Display/Peaking
Level/Peaking Color/Not set)

Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to
speed up operations by pressing the keys.
(Control Wheel/AEL Button/AF/MF Button/Custom
Button 1/Custom Button 2/Custom Button 3/Center
Button/Left Button/Right Button/Down Button)
Dial Setup

Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the
exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting
shutter speed and aperture.
(
SS
F/no./
F/no.
SS)

Dial Ev Comp

Compensates the exposure with the front or rear dial.

(Off/
Front dial/
Rear dial)

MOVIE Button

Enables or disables for the MOVIE button.

Dial / Wheel Lock

Sets whether to disable the front dial, rear dial or control

wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button.
(Lock/Unlock)

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(Wireless)
Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
(Select on This Device/Select on Smartphone)
Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer
connected to a network.
You can view images on a network-enabled TV.

One-touch(NFC)

Assigns one application to One-touch (NFC). You can call up

the application when shooting by touching an NFC-enabled
Smartphone to the camera.

Airplane Mode

You can set this device to not perform wireless

communications.
(On/Off)

WPS Push

Fun
ctio
ns

View on TV

You can register the access point to the camera easily by

pushing the WPS button.

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Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
SSID/PW Reset

Resets the SSID and password of smartphone connection.

Reset Network Set. Reset all network settings.

(Application)
You can connect to the PlayMemories Camera Apps download site via
the Internet to add desired functions to your camera.
This camera is preinstalled with a built-in application called Smart
Remote Embedded that allows you to control the camera using your
smartphone. The preinstalled application Smart Remote Embedded
will not be deleted even if you select MENU t
(Setup) 6 t [Setting
Reset] t [Initialize].

(Playback)
Delete

Deletes an image.
(Multiple Img./All in this Folder/All with this date)

View Mode

Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of

still images and movies.
(Date View/Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD
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Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

(9 Images /25 Images)

Display Rotation

Sets the playback direction of the recording image.

(Auto/Manual/Off)

Slide Show

Shows a slide show.

(Repeat/ Interval)

Rotate

Rotates the image.

Enlarge Image
4K Still Image PB

Enlarges the playback images.

Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected
TV that supports 4K.

Protect

Protects the images.

(Multiple Img. /All in this Folder/All with this date/Cancel
All in this Folder/Cancel All with this date)

Specify Printing

Adds a print order mark to a still image.

(Multiple Img./Cancel All/Print Setting)

(Setup)
Monitor Brightness Sets the screen brightness.
(Manual/Sunny Weather)
Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, sets the brightness of
the electronic viewfinder.
(Auto/Manual)
Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder.
Volume Settings
Sets the volume for movie playback.
Audio signals

Sets whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self-timer

operations.
(On/Off)

Upload Settings

Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi

card.
(On/Off)

Tile Menu

Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the
MENU button.
(On/Off)

Mode Dial Guide

Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting

mode) on or off.
(On/Off)

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Delete confirm.

Sets which of Delete and Cancel is preselected in the Delete

confirmation screen.
(Delete first /Cancel first)

Display Quality

Sets the display quality.

(High/Standard)

Pwr Save Start Time Sets the length of time until the camera turns off
automatically.
(30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec)

Function
s

PAL/NTSC Selector By changing the TV format of the device, shooting in a

(only for 1080 50i different movie format is possible.
compatible models)
Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.

Demo Mode

Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.

(On/Off)

Remote Ctrl

Sets whether to use the infrared remote control.

(On/Off)

HDMI Resolution

Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI

TV.
(Auto/1080p/1080i)

CTRL FOR HDMI

Operates the camera from a TV that supports BRAVIA

Sync.
(On/Off)

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Cleaning Mode

HDMI Info. Display Selects whether or not to display information to the TV while
connected to a HDMI compatible TV.
(On/Off)
USB Connection

Sets the USB connection method.

(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote)

USB LUN Setting

Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions

of USB connection. Set to [Multi] in normal conditions and
to [Single] only when the connection between the camera and
a computer or AV component cannot be established.
(Multi/Single)

Language

Selects the language.

Date/Time Setup

Sets date and time, and daylight savings.

Area Setting

Sets the location of use.

Format

Formats the memory card.

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File Number

Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images

and movies.
(Series/Reset)

Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images.
New Folder

Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies

(MP4).

Folder Name

Sets the folder format for still images.

(Standard Form/Date Form)

Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and
playback.
Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the
recordable number of still images on the memory card.
Version

Displays the camera software version.

Certification Logo* The certification can be displayed on the camera.

Setting Reset

* Overseas model only.

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Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore

all settings to their default values.
(Initialize/ Camera Settings Reset)

Using the In-Camera Guide

You can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the
desired button.
The In-Camera Guide displays explanations for the currently selected
menu function or setting.

1 Select MENU button t

(Custom Settings) 6 t [Custom

Key Settings] t desired functions assigned to the button t

[In-Camera Guide].

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Charging the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFW50 battery pack (supplied).
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has
not been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do
not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery
pack again before you shooting.

1 Set the ON/OFF (Power)

switch to OFF.

2 Slide the lever to open the cover.

3 Insert the battery pack

completely, using the tip of the
battery to press the lock lever.

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Lock lever

Charging the battery pack

4 Close the cover.

5 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied)

using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect

the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Power cord (Mains lead)

For customers in countries/regions other

than the USA and Canada

Preparing the camera

For customers in the USA and Canada

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Charging the battery pack

The charge lamp lights orange, and

charging starts.
Turn off the camera while charging
the battery.
When the charge lamp flashes and
charging is not finished, remove and
re-insert the battery pack.
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging

Off: Charging
finished Flashing:
Charging error or charging
paused temporarily because
the camera is not within the
proper temperature range
Notes
If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped
because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature
gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to 30C
(50F to 86F).
Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack
that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the
battery is charged for the first time. If that happens, remove the battery pack from
the camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery without using it if it is already
fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in
battery performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable
(supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).

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Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 310 min. using the AC Adaptor
(supplied).
Notes
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a
temperature of 25C (77F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions
of use and circumstances.

Charging by connecting to a computer

Preparing the camera

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer

using a micro USB cable.

Notes
Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period
of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the
camera and the computer.
No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a
modified computer.

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Charging the battery pack

Checking the remaining battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen.
High

Low

Notes
The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

To remove the battery pack

Lock lever

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Turn off the camera. Slide the lock

lever after confirming that the access
lamp (page 17) is off, and remove the
battery pack.
Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Inserting a memory card

(sold separately)
1 Slide the lever to open the cover.

Preparing the camera

2 Insert the memory card

(sold separately).

With the notched corner facing as

illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched corner faces

correctly.

3 Close the cover.

To remove the memory card

Make sure that the access lamp (page 17) is not lit, then push the
memory card in once.

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Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Memory cards that can be used

You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of
memory cards.
Memory card

For still images For movies

Memory Stick PRO Duo

A

(Mark2 only)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo

SD memory card

(Class 4 or faster)

SDHC memory card

(Class 4 or faster)

SDXC memory card

(Class 4 or faster)

In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:

A: Memory Stick PRO Duo media

B: SD card
Notes
Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media or an SDXC memory
card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not
compatible with exFAT*. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT
before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an
incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on
the card.
* exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media and SDXC
memory cards.

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Attaching a lens
Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove
the lens.

1 Remove the body cap from the

Front lens cap

camera and the rear lens cap

from the rear of the lens.

Preparing the camera

When changing the lens, quickly

change the lens away from dusty
locations to keep dust or debris from
getting inside the camera.
Body cap

When shooting, remove the front

lens cap from the front of the lens.

Rear lens cap

2 Mount the lens by aligning the

white index marks (mounting
indexes) on the lens and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens facing
down to prevent dust from entering
into the camera.
White index marks

3 While pushing the lens lightly

toward the camera, turn the
lens clockwise until it clicks
into the locked position.
Be sure to put the lens on straight.

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Attaching a lens

Notes
When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
Do not use force when attaching a lens.
The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold
separately). To use the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with
the Mount Adaptor.
When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a fullframe camera.
When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the
lens firmly.
Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens

1 Press the lens release button all

the way in and turn the lens
counterclockwise until it stops.

Lens release button

2 Attach the caps to the front

and rear of the lens and the
body cap to the camera.
Before you attach them, remove any
dust from them.

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Attaching a lens

Notes on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light
to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending
on the shooting environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing
on the image sensor. However, always make sure to quickly change the lens
away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.

Preparing the camera

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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.

1 Set 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.

Check that [Enter] is

selected on the screen, then
press z on the control wheel.

3 Select a desired geographic location, then press z.

4 Press v/V on the control wheel, or select a setting
item by turning the control wheel, then press z.

5 Press

v/V/b/B, or select a desired setting by

turning the control wheel, then press z.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select

[Enter] and press z on the control wheel.

To cancel the date and time setting operation

Press the MENU button.
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Setting the date and time

Setting the date/time and area again

The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is
turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup
battery has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu.

MENU button t
(Setup) 4 t
[Date/Time Setup] or [Area
Setting] (page 43)

Maintaining the date and time setting

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or
the battery is installed or not.

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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.

Camera shake warning indicator

In situations where the camera may be
subject to camera-shake, the
(Camera shake warning) indicator
flashes. In this case, use a tripod or
the flash.
(Camera shake warning)
indicator

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].

Using the SteadyShot function

When a lens equipped with the camera shake compensation function is
used, the SteadyShot function is available for this camera to reduce
camera shake.

MENU button t
(Camera Settings) 6 t [SteadyShot] t
Select the desired setting
Notes
The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been
turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the
shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway.
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Shooting a clear movie without camera shake

When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a

potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.

Holding the camera properly

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that
keeps the camera from moving.
In viewfinder mode

In LCD screen mode

Preparing the camera

Point 1
One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point 2
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Point 3
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by
placing your elbow on your knee.

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Removing the Eyepiece cup

When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.

Remove the Eyepiece cup.

Put your fingers under the
Eyepiece cup, and slide it upward.

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.

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Shooting still images

In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot
with the appropriate settings.

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

2 Set the mode dial to
(Auto Mode).

Shooting and viewing images

3 Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera.

4 Determine 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.

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.

5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or
lights.

indicator

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Shooting still images

6 Press 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 [Lockon 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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Recording movies
1 Press 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.
MOVIE button

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.

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Shooting and viewing images

2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Playing back images

1 Press the

button.

button

2 Select an image by pressing the b/B on the control wheel.

To play back movies, press z on the control wheel.

If you press V on the control wheel while playing back a movie, the
control panel will be displayed.
Control panel
N

Action during movie playback

Pause

Fast forward

Fast rewind

Forward slow playback

Rewind slow playback

>

Next movie

.
C

Previous movie
Frame advance

Frame rewind

Playback

Volume settings
Closes the control panel
Notes
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Playing back images

Switching between still images and movies

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.

Shooting and viewing images

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Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that
you want to delete the image before proceeding.

1 While displaying the image

you want to delete, press
the (Delete) button.

(Delete) button

2 Select [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].
Notes
Protected images cannot be deleted.

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Selecting a shooting mode

Turn the mode dial and set to
the desired shooting mode.

The following shooting modes are available.

(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.
Selecting a shooting mode

(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.

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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.
Shoot Mode Exposure Self-timer Cont.
(67)

Comp.

Face

Smile

Shooting Detection Shutter

Framing

Auto Obj.

* When the shooting mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted

only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

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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.

Audio settings for movie recording

In addition to HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set:
[Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Out Timing].

1
34
5

Set the mode dial to

(Movie).
2 i (Headphones) jack

You can adjust the audio

recording level by
monitoring the level meter.

When headphones are used, you

can set the echo compensation
using [Audio Out Timing].
3

Various functions

MENU button t
(Custom
Settings) 1 t [Audio Level
Display]

MENU button t
(Camera
Settings) 7 t [Audio Rec Level]

[Audio Level Display]

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Using the various functions

You can display the audio level

on the screen and shoot the
image.

5 Press the MOVIE button to

start or stop recording.

Creative Style
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.
1 MENU button t

(Camera Settings) 4 t

[Creative Style].

2 Select the desired style using v/V on the

control wheel.

[Creative Style] item

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You can fine-tune the setting
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Using the various functions

DRO/Auto HDR
Using the [DRO/Auto HDR] function, you can capture various
gradations of the contrast of images.
[D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera
analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the
background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and
gradation.
[Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays
the correctly exposed image, the bright areas of an under exposed image
and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich
gradation.
(Camera Settings) 4 t
[DRO/Auto HDR]

1 MENU button t

control wheel.

Various functions

2 Select the desired setting using v/V on the

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Playback functions
Convenient functions for playback are as follows:

Magnifies or reduces
images.
Turn the rear dial to magnify
or reduce an image. Turn the
front dial to switch to the next/
previous image.

Image index screen

You can select the number of
images to be displayed:
MENU t
(Playback)1 t
[Image Index]

C
D

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Deletes unnecessary images.

Changes to the playback
screen.

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC onetouch functions

You can perform the following operations using the cameras Wi-Fi and
NFC One-touch functions.
Saving images to a computer.

Transferring images from the

camera to a smartphone.

Using the smartphone as a remote

control for the camera.

Viewing still images on a TV.

Connecting the camera to a wireless access point

Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the
procedure, make sure you have the SSID (name of the access point)
and password of your wireless access point with you.

1 MENU t

(Wireless) 2 t [Access Point Set.].

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Using Wi-Fi functions

For details on the Wi-Fi and NFC One-touch functions, refer to the
attached document Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide or to the
Help Guide (page 82).

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Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions

2 Use v/V on the control wheel to select the access point

you want to connect to. Press z in the center of the control
wheel and enter the password if a key icon is displayed
with a wireless access point, then select [OK].

Notes
If a connection is not established, see the wireless access point operating
instructions or contact the administrator of the access point.
To save images to a computer, install the following dedicated software on your
computer.
When using Windows: PlayMemories Home
www.sony.net/pm/

When using Mac: Wireless Auto Import

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

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Adding applications to the camera

(Application downloading)
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the
application downloading website
(PlayMemories Camera Apps) via
the Internet. For example, the following functions are available:
You can use various effects for shooting images.
You can upload images to network services directly from the camera.

Downloading applications

1 Access the application downloading website.

http://www.sony.net/pmca

2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire

a service account.

If you have an account, sign in to the application download site.

To connect the camera to a Mac

computer, perform the following

1 To a USB terminal of the

computer

Using applications

3 Select the desired application

and download the application
to the camera following the
instructions on the screen.

2 micro USB
cable (supplied)

setting on the camera.

MENU t
(Setup) 4 t [USB
Connection] t [MTP]
3 Multi Terminal

Notes
The application downloading function may not be available in some countries
and regions. For details, refer to the application downloading website above.
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Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading)

z How to download applications directly using the Wi-Fi

function of the camera
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without
connecting to a computer.
Select MENU t
(Application) t [Application List] t
(PlayMemories
Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download
applications.
Acquire a service account in advance.
Select MENU t
(Wireless) 2 t [Access Point Set.] t access point to be
connected t change [IP Address Setting] to [Auto] if it is set to [Manual].

Launching the application

1 Select MENU t

(Application) t [Application List]

t desired application to launch.
You can use the [One-touch (NFC)] menu to install NFC one-touch functions
and call up the applications by simply touching the smartphone to

the
mark on the camera.
Before using the NFC One-touch functions, set the applications that
you want to call up using the following procedure:
MENU t
(Wireless) 1 t [One-touch (NFC)] t desired application
After displaying the shooting screen on the camera, touch the smartphone
to the camera.
Smart Remote Embedded is assigned to [One-touch (NFC)] in the
default setting.

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Using the software

Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with
your camera.
Image Data Converter
PlayMemories Home
Remote Camera Control
For details on installation, see pages 79 to 81.

Recommended computer environment (Windows)

The following computer environments are recommended when using the
software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) Windows Vista* SP2/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
PlayMemories
Home

Viewing images on a computer

Image Data
Converter Ver.4/
Remote Camera
Control Ver.3

CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

(For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH)),
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (AVC HD (PS)))
Memory: 1 GB or more
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation
approximately 600 MB
Display: Screen resolution1024 768 dots or more
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 768 dots or more

* Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Recommended computer environment (Mac)

The following computer environments are recommended when using the
software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) Mac OS X v10.6 v10.8
PlayMemories
Home

CPU: Intel processors (Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2

Duo, etc.)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation
approximately 100 MB
Display: Screen resolution1024 768 dots or more
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Image Data
Converter Ver.4/
Remote Camera
Control Ver.3

CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster

Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Display: 1024 768 dots or more

Notes
Operation cannot be assured in an environment that is based on an upgrade of
the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time,
some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of
USB devices you are using.
Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the
camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication
between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Using Image Data Converter

With Image Data Converter, you can do the following:
You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with
various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness.
You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative
Style], etc.
You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in a general file
format.
You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images
recorded by this camera.
You can rank images in 5 grades.
You can apply color labels.
To use Image Data Converter, refer to Help.
Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image
Data Converter Ver.4].
Image Data Converter support page (English only)

http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
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Using the software

Installing Image Data Converter

Download the software from the following URL and

install it on your computer.
Windows:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Notes
Log on as Administrator.

Using PlayMemories Home

The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images
and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is
required for importing AVCHD movies to your computer.

Playing back imported

images

Viewing

Importing images from your camera

Viewing images
on Calendar

Creating
movie
discs

images on a computer

For Windows, the following functions are

also available.

Sharing images on
PlayMemories
Online

Uploading
images to
network services

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Using the software

Notes
An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home.
An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network
services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in
some countries or regions.
Refer to the following URL for Mac software:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released
before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by
PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the
successor software of PMB.
Movies recorded using the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i
24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [
Record Setting] are
converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc. This
conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original
image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on
a Blu-ray Disc.

Installing PlayMemories Home

1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go

to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].
www.sony.net/pm/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to

complete the installation.

Using Remote Camera Control

Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control
you can:
Set up the camera or record an image from the computer.
Record an image directly to the computer.
Perform an Interval Timer Shooting.
Set up the following before use: MENU t
Connection] t [PC Remote]
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(Setup) 4 t [USB

Using the software

Installing Remote Camera Control

1 Using 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/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download

and install Remote Camera Control.

Notes
An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.

Viewing images on a computer

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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.

1 Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

2 Select your country or region.

3 Search for the model name of your camera within
the support page.

Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.

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Checking the number of images

and recordable time of movies
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.
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 number of images that can be recorded on

a memory card

Others

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.

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ILCE-7:
Image Size: L: 24M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera

(Units: Images)

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

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

ILCE-7R:
Image Size: L: 36M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera

(Units: Images)

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

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

* 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).

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The number of images that can be recorded

using a battery pack
Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
ILCE-7:

Shooting (still images)

Actual shooting (movies)

Battery life

Number of images

Approx. 135 min.

Approx. 270 images

Approx. 60 min.

Continuous shooting (movies)

Approx. 100 min.

Viewing (still images)

Approx. 280 min.

Approx. 5600 images

ILCE-7R:
Battery life

Number of images

Approx. 135 min.

Approx. 270 images

Actual shooting (movies)

Approx. 60 min.

Continuous shooting (movies)

Approx. 90 min.

Approx. 280 min.

Approx. 5600 images

Shooting (still images)

Viewing (still images)

Notes

Othe
rs

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:
Using the lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F).
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.
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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.

Available recording time for a movie

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))

Record

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

60i 24M(FX)/50i
24M(FX)

10 m

20 m

40 m

1 h 30 m

3h

6h

60i 17M(FH)/50i
17M(FH)

10 m

30 m

1h

2h

4h5m

8 h 15 m

60p 28M(PS)/50p
28M(PS)

9m

15 m

35 m

1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m

5h5m

24p 24M(FX)/25p
24M(FX)

10 m

20 m

40 m

1 h 30 m

3h

6h

24p 17M(FH)/25p
17M(FH)

10 m

30 m

1h

2h

4h

8h

14401080 12M
VGA 3M

20 m
40 m
1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m
1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m
10 h
20 h

11 h
40 h

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).

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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.

Notes on continuous movie recording

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Others

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.

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 system
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Sensitivity 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 m1 (diopter)
Eye Point: Approximately 27 mm
from the eyepiece, 22 mm from
the eyepiece frame at 1 m1
Diopter Adjustment: 4.0 m1 to

+3.0 m1 (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)

Specifications

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

Others
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Specifications

[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: 0C to
40C (32F to 104F)
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Specifications

[Wireless LAN]

Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6

Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Frequency band: 2.4 GHz bandwidth
Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-

OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7K)

PSK
Connection method: WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup)/Manual
Access method: Infrastructure mode
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3
Tagcompliant
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D
Power requirements: AC 100 V to
240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA
Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40
C (32 F to 104 F)
Storage temperature: 20 C to +60
C (4 F to +140 F)
Dimensions (Approx.):
50 mm 22 mm 54 mm
(2 inches 7/8 inches 2
1/4 inches) (W/H/D)

Focal length: 28 mm 70 mm Lens

groupselements: 89 Angle of
view: 75 34 Minimum focus*:
0.3 m 0.45 m

(0.99 ft. 1.48 ft.)

Maximum magnification:
0.19 Minimum f-stop: f/22
f/36 Filter diameter: 55 mm
Dimensions (max. diameter
height):
Approx. 72.5 mm 83 mm
(Approx. 2 7/8 inches 3
3/8 inches)
Mass: Approx. 295 g
(Approx. 10.5 oz.)
SteadyShot: Available
*Minimum focus is the shortest

distance from the image sensor

to the subject.
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Rechargeable battery
pack NP-FW50
Others

Used battery: Lithium-ion battery

Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 1.02 A
Capacity: Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080
mAh)
Minimum: 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)
Maximum dimensions:
Approx. 31.8 mm 18.5 mm 45
mm (1 5/16 inches 3/4 inches 1
13/16 inches) (W/H/D)
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Specifications

On image data compatibility

This camera conforms with DCF

(Design rule for Camera File
system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information
Technology Industries
Association).
Playback of images recorded
with your camera on other
equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with
other equipment on your camera
are not guaranteed.

Trademarks
The following marks are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO,
, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO
Duo,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,

MagicGate,
, BRAVIA, InfoLITHIUM,
PlayMemories Camera Apps,
PlayMemories Home,
PlayMemories Online,
PlayMemories Mobile
AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD
Progressive logotype are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows

Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

GB

The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface,

and the HDMI Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
Mac,
Mac
OS
are
registered trademarks of
Apple Inc.
iOS is a registered trademark or
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
and/ or its affiliates in the United
States and certain other countries.

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Specifications

iPhone and iPad are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
Android, Google Play are trademarks
of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi
PROTECTED SET-UP are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The N Mark is a trademark or

Add further enjoyment with your

PlayStation 3 by downloading the
application for PlayStation 3 from
PlayStation Store (where available.)

The application for PlayStation 3

requires PlayStation Network account
and application download. Accessible
in areas where the PlayStation Store
is available.

registered trademark of NFC

Forum, Inc. in the United States and
in other countries.
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are
trademarks of Digital Living
Network Alliance.

and PlayStation are
registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
Facebook and the f logo are

Others

trademarks or registered trademarks

of Facebook, Inc.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of Google Inc.
Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
In addition, system and product
names used in this manual are, in
general, trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers.
However, the or marks are not
used in all cases in this manual.

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Index
A
Area Setting...............................56
AUTO........................................61
Auto Mode.................................61

B
Battery pack...............................46

C
Charge lamp...............................48
Charging battery pack................46
Computer....................................77
Control wheel.............................30
Creative Style.............................70

D
Date/Time Setup........................56
Delete.........................................66
Diopter-adjustment....................17
DISP...........................................38
Drive Mode................................35
DRO/Auto HDR.........................71

E
Exposure compensation dial......27
Eyepiece sensor..........................17

F
File Format.................................35
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Fn..........................................32, 33
Function button.....................32, 33

H
Help Guide.................................82

I
Image Data Converter..........78, 79
In-Camera Guide........................45

L
Language....................................12
LCD screen.................................23

M
Memory card........................51, 52
MENU........................................34
Microphone jack.........................19
MOVIE.......................................63
MOVIE Button...........................63
Multi interface shoe....................19

N
NFC............................................73
Number of recordable images....83

P
PlayMemories Camera Apps......75
PlayMemories Home............79, 80

Index

Q
Quick Navi.................................28

R
Recordable time of movies........86
Recording movies......................63
Reducing camera shake..............58
Remote Camera Control............80

S
Scene Selection..........................37
Set the clock...............................56
Shooting.....................................61
Shooting mode...........................67
Shooting still images..................61
Shoulder strap............................20
Software.....................................77
Specifications.............................88
SteadyShot.................................58
Still/Movie Select.......................65

V
Index

Viewfinder..................................17
Viewing image...........................64

W
White Balance............................36
Wi-Fi......................................9, 73

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