Sony Camera Alpha Nex 7 Instruction Manual

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In the P, A, S, or M mode, you can adjust the exposure even when recording 
movies. This enables you to produce more creative expression, by reducing the 
focus on the background, adjusting the brightness, etc.
 The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded.
Manual movie recording
1Press the MOVIE button.
2Adjust the exposure by using the control dials L/R and the 
control wheel.
The items that can be adjusted vary depending on the shooting mode 
(page 13).
Note...

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Handbook
Refer to “ αHandbook” included on the CD-ROM (supplied) for in-depth 
instructions on the many functions of the camera.
For Windows users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
2Click [Handbook].
3Click [Install].
4Start “ αHandbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Macintosh users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
2Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” 
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Restriction of the functions
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the function 
not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
 The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode.
Functions available for each shooting mode
Shoot ModeExposure 
Comp.Self-timerCont. 
ShootingFace 
DetectionPicture Effect
 (Intelligent 
Auto)
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The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions 
selected.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the function 
not available.
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Flash modes available
Shoot ModeFlash OffAutoflashFill-flashSlow Sync.Rear Sync.Wireless
 (Intelligent 
Auto)
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 (Sweep 
Panorama)–––––
 (3D Sweep 
Panorama)–––––
 (Anti Motion 
Blur)–––––
SCN (Scene 
Selection)–––
– –––
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– –––
– –––
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 The flash modes may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode.
 Even if you select a workable flash mode, the flash does not fire unless it is raised.
 You cannot use the wireless flash with the built-in flash. Use a wireless lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) or a wireless flash (sold separately).
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 When “0” (the number of recordable image
s) flashes in yellow, the memory card 
is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current 
memory card.
Still imagesThe table shows the approximate number of still images that can be recorded 
on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using 
Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on 
the shooting conditions.
Image size: L 24M
Aspect ratio:...

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MoviesThe table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are 
the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for 
approximately 29 minutes per recording. The maximum size of an MP4 movie 
file is about 2 GB.
(h (hour), m (minute))
 The recording time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR  (Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
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The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when
you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less depending on the conditions of use.
 The number was estimated with a battery pack at full capacity and under the following conditions:
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].
– [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].
– Shooting takes place once every 30 seconds.
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List of icons on the screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the 
control wheel.
Shooting standby
Movie recording
PlaybackA
DisplayIndication
   
  P A S M
  
   Shoot Mode
          Scene Selection
             Scene Recognition
  Aspect ratio of 
still images
24M 20M 12M
10M 6M 5.1M
    Image size of still 
images
RAW RAW+J
FINE STD Image quality of 
still images
100 Number of 
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C
60i/50i 
60i/50i 
60p/50p 
24p/25p 
24p/25p   Recording mode 
of movies
    
     Memory card/
Upload
123Min Recordable time 
of movies
 100% Remaining battery
Flash charge in 
progress
AF illuminator
Live view
Does not record 
sound during 
movie recording
    
SteadyShot/
SteadyShot 
warning
  
 Control dials L/R
Overheating 
warning
  Database file full/
Database file error
Dial/wheel lock
   View mode
DisplayIndication
101-0012
Playback folder – 
File number
Protect
Print order...