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 Settings
Focus Settings
White Balance Settings
D-Range Settings
Creative Style Settingsr
r
r
r
In addition, [Picture Effect Settings] and 
[Custom Settings] are available. You can 
select the settings you want to use by 
selecting MENU 
t [Setup]  t [Function 
Settings].
The Exposure Settings is permanent and 
cannot be altered. 
						

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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 
mode)
Focus area Flexible spot 
position (right/
left) Flexible spot 
position (up/
down)
Focus Settings (MF 
mode)
Enlarging position 
(up/down)Enlarging position 
(right/left) Enlarging position 
(up/down)
White Balance 
Settings Mode/Color 
temperatureColor temperature 
(B-A) Color temperature 
(G-M)
D-Range Settings
DRO level/HDR 
levelExposure 
compensation Mode
Creative Style 
Settings Mode Option Option
Picture Effect 
Settings
** Mode Option –
Custom Settings
** Custom Settings 1 
mode Custom Settings 2 
mode Custom Settings 3 
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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
Aperture Exposure 
compensationISO
Program Auto
Program shift Exposure 
compensationISO
Focus Settings (AF mode)
Set [Autofocus Area].
In [Flexible Spot], move the area 
right or left.
In [Flexible Spot], turn it to move 
the area up or down, and press 
the top/bottom/right/left to finely 
adjust the area. 
						

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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.
Focus Settings (MF mode)
White Balance Settings
Move the enlarged position up or 
down.
Move the enlarged position right 
or left.
Move the enlarged position up or 
down.
Press the top/bottom/right/left to 
finely adjust the position.
Set the mode.
Adjust the color between B (blue) 
and A (amber).
Adjust the color between G 
(green) and M (magenta). 
						

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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 the effect of CC (Color 
Compensation) filters for photography. To select a 
color temperature, press soft key B followed by 
turning the control dial L.
 (Custom) Allows to use the white balance setting retained by 
[Custom Setup].
zSetting the custom white balance
Selecting [Custom] with the control dial L and pressing soft key B will display 
the [Custom Setup] screen. Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers 
the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The 
calibrated values are stored for later use. 
						

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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 
proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded.
Control dial L
AUTO, Lv1 – Lv5 
(D-Range Opt.) Using the D-Range Optimizer, optimizes the 
gradations of a recorded image in each area of the 
image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) 
and Lv5 (strong). Automatically adjusted at 
[AUTO].
AUTO, 1.0 EV – 6.0 
EV (Auto HDR) Using the Auto HDR, sets the exposure difference, 
based on the contrast of the subject. Select the 
optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV 
(strong). Automatically adjusted at [AUTO].
Set the optimum level.
Set the exposure compensation 
value (–5.0 EV to +5.0 EV).
Set the mode.
This figure shows the histogram before 
the D-Range Optimizer or the Auto HDR 
was applied, not that of the image that will 
actually be shot. 
						

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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 the D-Range Settings effectively
By combining the DRO/Auto HDR manual setting (exposure difference/
DRO-Level) and the exposure compensation, you can control the range of the 
contrast of light and shadow  (gradations) to be reproduced.
With DRO, set a DRO-Level to reproduce the shadow side, and set a minus 
value of exposure compensation to reproduce the light side. A large minus 
compensation and DRO-Level setting may cause noise. It is recommended that 
you check the result first, by enlarging the playback image, etc.
With Auto HDR, set the exposure difference to adjust the overall reproduction 
range, and shift the range towards light  side (minus compensation) or shadow 
side (plus compensation) with the exposure compensation.
Set the mode.
Adjust the contrast, saturation, or 
sharpness.
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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 saturation, contrast, and sharpness are 
heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. 
Distant landscapes also stand out more.
 (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 (Night 
Scene) The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape 
that is more faithful to the real view.
 (Autumn 
leaves) For capturing autumn scenes, vividly highlighting 
the red and yellow of coloring leaves.
 (Black & 
White) For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 (Sepia) For capturing images in sepia monotone.
Control wheel
 (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the 
difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus 
making an impact on an image.
 (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the 
color. When a lower value is selected, the color of 
the image is restrained and subdued.
 (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more the contours 
are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, 
the more the contours are softened. 
						

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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 
with the control dial R.
 (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color 
tones and faded contrast.
 (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: 
bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. 
 (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a specific color, but 
converts others to black and white.
You can select a color with the control dial R.
 (High Contrast 
Mono.) Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.
 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect.
You can set the intensity of the effect with the 
control dial R.
Set the mode.
Set the option. 
						

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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.
 (Rich-tone 
Mono.) Creates an image in black and white with rich 
gradation and reproduction of details. The camera 
releases the shutter 3 times.
 (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject 
vividly, with the background defocused 
considerably. This effect may often be found in 
pictures of miniature models.
You can select the area to be in focus with the 
control dial R. The focus on other areas is greatly 
reduced.
Custom Settings
Change the mode of the function 
assigned to [Custom Settings 1]. 
The default setting is [White 
Balance].
Change the mode of the function 
assigned to [Custom Settings 2]. 
The default setting is [DRO/Auto 
HDR].
Change the mode of the function 
assigned to [Custom Settings 3]. 
The default setting is [Creative 
Style].