Sony Camera Alpha Nex 7 Instruction Manual

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You can lock the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
3Set each settings by turning the control dials L/R and the 
control wheel.
Preventing the dials from operating incorrectly
1Hold the Navigation button down.To unlock them, hold the Navigation button down again.
You can set to lock the control wheel only, or not to lock any of them by 
selecting MENU t [Setup] t  [Dial/Wheel Lock].
zNavigation button
Each time you press the button, the item toggles as follows.
Exposure...

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12Functions of the control dials
The control dials and the control wheel have different tasks, depending on the 
“Settings” currently in effect.
See “Settings modes available” (pages 13 to 20) for more details.
* Permanent item
** This item cannot be selected in th
e default setting. You can add it by MENU  t 
[Setup]  t [Function Settings].
Control dial LControl dial RControl wheel
Exposure Settings * Shutter speed/
Aperture/Program 
shift Aperture/
Exposure 
compensation ISO
Focus Settings (AF...

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Settings modes available
What you can set with each Settings mode are described here. indicates the default setting.
 You can set the exposure compensation by turning the control dial R when [Anti 
Motion Blur], [Sweep Panorama], or [3D Sweep Panorama] is selected.
Exposure Settings
Shooting modeControl dial LControl dial RControl wheel
Manual Exposure Shutter speed Aperture ISO
Shutter PriorityShutter speed Exposure 
compensationISO
Aperture Priority
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You can set the enlarged position for manual focusing.
You can adjust the scaling with soft key B or C.
Control dial L (Multi) The camera uses the 25 AF areas and focuses 
automatically.
• When the Face Detection function is active, AF 
operates with priority on faces.
 (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center 
area exclusively.
 (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject 
or narrow area. Press soft key B to bring the 
focusing area back to the center....

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Control dial LAWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and 
adjusts the color temperature.
 (Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, 
the color temperature is adjusted for the light source 
(preset white balance).
 (Shade)
 (Cloudy)
 (Incandescent)  (Fluor.: Warm 
White)
 (Fluor.: Cool 
White)
 (Fluor.: Day 
White)
 (Fluor.: 
Daylight)
 (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light 
source. Achieves...

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D-Range Settings
Control wheel (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
 (D-Range 
Opt.) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera 
analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between 
the subject and the background, producing the 
image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
 (Auto HDR) Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then 
overlays the bright area of the under exposed image 
and the dark area of the over exposed image to 
create an image with rich gradation. 1 image with...

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Creative Style Settings
Control dial L (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and 
beautiful colors.
 (Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for 
shooting striking images of colorful scenes and 
subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, 
or ocean views.
 (Neutral) The saturation and sharpness are lowered for 
capturing images in a quiet tone. This is also 
suitable for capturing image material to be modified 
with a computer.
zTo use...

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 (Clear)For capturing images in a clear tone with limpid 
colors in the highlighted area, suitable for capturing 
radiant light.
 (Deep) For capturing images with deep and dense color 
expressions, suited to capturing the solid presence 
of the subject.
 (Light) For capturing images with bright and uncomplicated 
color expressions, suited to capturing refreshingly 
light ambience.
 (Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally 
suited for shooting portraits.
 (Landscape) The...

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Picture Effect Settings
Control dial L (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function.
 (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded 
corners and pronounced colors.
You can set the color tone with the control dial R.
 (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
 (Posterization) Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily 
emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white.
You can select primary colors or black and white 
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You can change the mode of the function assigned to [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].
Assign the function by selecting MENU t [Setup]  t [Function Settings] t  
[Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].
When [Creative Style] or [White Balance] is assigned to [Custom Settings 3], 
you can make a fine adjustment with soft key B.
 (HDR Painting) Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors 
and details.
The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
You can set the intensity of the effect with the 
control dial R....