Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

Operating the camera
Functions list
GB31
You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for 
each shooting mode with immediate effect.
How to use the front dial/rear dial 

GB32
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.
1Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to 
other than [For viewfinder].
2Press the Fn button.
3Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel.
The setting screen appears.
4Select the desired setting by 
turning the front dial, then press 
z on the control wheel.
 Some setting...

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button
Functions list
GB33
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:
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...

GB34
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.
To display the Tile MenuAllows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu 
when you press the MENU button.
MENU t  (Setup) 2 t [Tile Menu] t [On]
1Press MENU button to display the menu screen.
2Select the desired setting item using 
v/V/b/B on the control wheel or by 
turning the control...

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Functions list
GB35
 (Camera Settings)
 Image SizeSelects 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)
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 RatioSelects the aspect ratio for still images.
(3:2/16:9)...

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
GB36
Focus AreaSelects the area of focus.
(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot)
Focus SettingsAllows you to focus using the front dial, rear dial or control 
wheel.
 AF IlluminatorSets 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 stepSelects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, 
aperture, and exposure....

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Functions list
GB37
 High ISO NRSets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(Normal/Low/Off)
Lock-on AFSets 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)
 Soft Skin EffectSets the Soft Skin Effect and...

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
GB38
 (Custom Settings)
Wind Noise Reduct.Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
(On/Off)
MemoryRegisters the desired modes or camera settings.
ZebraDisplays stripes to adjust brightness.
(Off/70 to 100/100+)
 MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Off)
Focus Magnif. TimeSets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
enlarged form.
(2 Sec/5 Sec/No Limit)
Grid LineSets a grid line display to enable alignment to a...

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
Functions list
GB39
 Pre-AFSets whether to perform auto focus before the shutter button 
is half pressed.
(On/Off)
Zoom SettingSets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom 
when zooming.
(Optical zoom only/On: Clear Image Zoom/On: Digital 
Zoom)
 Eye-Start AFSets 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)
FINDER/MONITORSets the method for...

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button
GB40
Face RegistrationRegisters or changes the person to be given priority in the 
focus.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
APS-C Size CaptureSets whether or not to record with an APS-C size-equivalent 
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...