Sony Alpha 7 User Guide
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GB66
Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding.
Notes Protected images cannot be deleted.
1While displaying the image you
want to delete, press the
(Delete) button.
2Select [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].
(Delete) button](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-65.png "Page 66
GB66
Deleting images
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you
want to delete the image before proceeding.
Notes Protected images cannot be deleted.
1While displaying the image you
want to delete, press the
(Delete) button.
2Select [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].
(Delete) button")
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GB68
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.
* When the shooting mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only
when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
Shoot Mode
(67)Exposure
Comp.Self-timerCont.
ShootingFace
DetectionSmile
ShutterAuto Obj.
Framing
–
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GB68
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.
* When the shooting mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only
when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
Shoot Mode
(67)Exposure
Comp.Self-timerCont.
ShootingFace
DetectionSmile
ShutterAuto Obj.
Framing
–
––
–– –...")
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Various functions
GB69
Various functions
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.
In addition to HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set:
[Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Out Timing].
1Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
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Various functions
GB69
Various functions
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.
In addition to HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set:
[Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Out Timing].
1Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
2i (Headphones) jack When headphones are used,...")
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Using the various functions
GB70
You can display the audio level
on the screen and shoot the
image.5Press the MOVIE button to
start or stop recording.
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.
Creative Style
1MENU button t (Camera Settings) 4
t [Creative Style].
2Select the desired style using v/V on the
control wheel.
[Creative Style] item[Style Box]
You can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-69.png "Page 70
Using the various functions
GB70
You can display the audio level
on the screen and shoot the
image.5Press the MOVIE button to
start or stop recording.
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.
Creative Style
1MENU button t (Camera Settings) 4
t [Creative Style].
2Select the desired style using v/V on the
control wheel.
[Creative Style] item[Style Box]
You can...")
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Using the various functions
Various functions
GB71
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-70.png "Page 71
Using the various functions
Various functions
GB71
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...")
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Using the various functions
GB72
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](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-71.png "Page 72
Using the various functions
GB72
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")
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Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading)
GB76
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/100810/w64_alpha-7-user-guide-1509634501_d-75.png "Page 76
Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading)
GB76
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...")
Using the various functions Various functions GB71 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. DRO/Auto HDR 1MENU button t (Camera Settings) 4 t [DRO/Auto HDR] 2Select the desired setting using v/V on the control wheel.
Using the various functions GB72 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 GB73 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 wireless access point with you. 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 1MENU t (Wireless) 2 t [Access Point Set.].
Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions GB74 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 center of the control wheel and enter the password if a key icon is displayed with a wireless access point, then select [OK].
Using applications GB75 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 and regions. For details, refer to the application downloading website above. Downloading applications 1Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. If you have an account, sign in to the application download site. 3Select the desired application and download the application to the camera following the instructions on the screen. To connect the camera to a Mac computer, perform the following setting on the camera. MENU t (Setup) 4 t [USB Connection] t [MTP] 1 To a USB terminal of the computer 2 micro USB cable (supplied) 3 Multi Terminal
Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading) GB76 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 1Select 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.
Viewing images on a computer GB77 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 the software and importing images via a USB connection. Recommended computer environment (Windows) OS (pre-installed)Windows Vista* SP2/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 “PlayMemories Home”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 resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more “Image Data Converter Ver.4”/ “Remote Camera Control Ver.3”CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Recommended computer environment (Mac) 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 resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more
Using the software GB78 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. 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/ “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 Using “Image Data Converter”
Using the software GB79 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 from your camera Sharing images on “PlayMemories Online” Uploading images to network services Creating movie discs Viewing images on CalendarFor Windows, the following functions are also available.Playing back imported images
Using the software GB80 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. 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 (Setup) 4 t [USB Connection] t [PC Remote] Installing “PlayMemories Home” 1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm/ 2Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Using “Remote Camera Control”