Sony Alpha 7 User Guide

Using the various functions
Various functions
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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...

Using the various functions
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Convenient functions for playback are as follows:
A 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.
B Image index screen You can select the number of 
images to be displayed: MENU 
t  (Playback)1 t [Image 
Index]
C Deletes unnecessary images.
D Changes to the playback 
screen.
Playback functions 

Using Wi-Fi functions
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Using Wi-Fi functions
Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch 
functions
You can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi and 
NFC One-touch 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).
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...

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions
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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 Importhttp://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
2Use v/V on the control wheel to select the access point you 
want to connect to. Press z in the...

Using applications
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Using applications
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.
Notes The application downloading function may not be available in some countries...

Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading)
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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...

Viewing images on a computer
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Viewing images on a computer
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.
The following computer environments are recommended when using the 
software and importing images via a USB connection.
* Starter (Edition) is not supported.
The following computer environments are recommended when using...

Using the software
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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...

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Viewing images on a computer
Notes Log on as Administrator.
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.
Installing “Image Data Converter”
1Download 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/
Using “PlayMemories Home”
Importing images...

Using the software
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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,...