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 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 
						

							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 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
Functions that can be registered using the Fn (Function) 
button 
						

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

							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)
 QualitySets the image quality for still images.
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine/Standard)
Panorama: SizeSelects the size of panoramic images.
(Standard/Wide)
Panorama: DirectionSets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down)
 File FormatSelects the movie file format.
(AVCHD/MP4)
 Record SettingSelects 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)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)
Drive ModeSets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./Self-
timer/Self-timer(Cont)/Cont. Bracket/Single Bracket/WB 
bracket/DRO Bracket)
Flash ModeSets 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 ReductionReduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
(On/Off)
Focus ModeSelects the focus mode
(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus 
						

							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.
(0.5EV/0.3EV)
ISOSets the ISO sensitivity.
(Multi Frame NR/ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to ISO 25600)
Metering ModeSelects the method for measuring brightness.
(Multi/Center/Spot)
White BalanceAdjusts 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 1-
3/Custom Setup)
DRO/Auto HDRCompensates automatically for brightness and contrast.
(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)
Creative StyleSelects 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 EffectShoots 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)
ZoomSets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Focus MagnifierEnlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the 
focus.
 Long Exposure 
NRSets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed 
of 1 second or longer.
(On/Off) 
						

							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 the effect level.
(On: High/On: Mid/On: Low/Off)
 Auto Obj. 
FramingAnalyzes 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 ModeYou can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Superior 
Auto.
(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)
Scene SelectionSelects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night 
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait/Anti Motion Blur)
MovieSelects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.
(Program Auto/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual 
Exposure)
SteadyShotSets SteadyShot for shooting still images or movies. Reduces 
blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the 
camera.
(On/Off)
 Color SpaceChanges 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 RecordingSets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
(On/Off)
Audio Rec LevelAdjusts the audio recording level during movie recording.
(0 to 31)
Audio Out TimingSets the timing of audio output during the movie recording.
(Live/Lip Sync) 
						

							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 structural 
outline.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)
Audio Level DisplaySets Audio Level Display.
(On/Off)
Auto ReviewSets auto review to display the captured image after shooting.
(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)
DISP ButtonSets 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 LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color 
when focusing manually.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)
Peaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function.
(Red/Yellow/White)
Exposure Set. GuideSets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed 
in the shooting screen.
(Off/On)
Live View DisplaySets whether to reflect settings such as exposure 
compensation in screen display.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Phase Detect. Area
(ILCE-7 only)Sets phase detection AF area.
(On/Off) 
						

							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 switching between the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor.
(Auto/Viewfinder/Monitor)
Release w/o LensSets whether shutter can open when the lens is not attached.
(Enable/Disable)
 AF w/ shutterSets 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/ shutterSets 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.
(ILCE-7 only)Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter 
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.setSets 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 orderSets order of shooting for exposure bracket and white balance 
bracket.
(0 t – t +/– t 0 t +) 
						

							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 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 SettingsAssigning 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 SetupSets 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 CompCompensates the exposure with the front or rear dial.
(Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial)
MOVIE ButtonEnables or disables for the MOVIE button.
Dial / Wheel LockSets whether to disable the front dial, rear dial or control 
wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button. 
(Lock/Unlock)