Sony Camera Alpha Nex 7 Instruction Manual
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49582/w64_sony-camera-alpha-nex-7-instruction-manual-15.png "Page 16
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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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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....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49582/w64_sony-camera-alpha-nex-7-instruction-manual-19.png "Page 20
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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....")
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22Assigning the functions to the custom keys
You can assign the functions you use
frequently to the right key of the control
wheel, soft key C, soft key B and AF/
MF button.
Right key
1Select MENU.
2Select [Setup] t
[Custom Key Settings].
3Select the function to be assigned.
4Press the key to call up the function assigned to the key.
MENU
Soft key C Soft key B
AF/MF button](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49582/w64_sony-camera-alpha-nex-7-instruction-manual-21.png "Page 22
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You can assign the functions you use
frequently to the right key of the control
wheel, soft key C, soft key B and AF/
MF button.
Right key
1Select MENU.
2Select [Setup] t
[Custom Key Settings].
3Select the function to be assigned.
4Press the key to call up the function assigned to the key.
MENU
Soft key C Soft key B
AF/MF button")
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You can set this item when you set [Soft key C Setting] to [Custom].
The selected items are displayed at the bottom of the screen, when you select
CUSTOM with soft key C (the center of the control wheel).
Select the desired item by pressing the right/left of the control wheel.
Soft key B Setting
Shoot ModeWhite Balance
AF/MF Select Metering Mode
Autofocus Mode DRO/Auto HDR
Autofocus Area Picture Effect
Precision Dig. Zoom Creative Style
Face Detection Flash Mode
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You can set this item when you set [Soft key C Setting] to [Custom].
The selected items are displayed at the bottom of the screen, when you select
CUSTOM with soft key C (the center of the control wheel).
Select the desired item by pressing the right/left of the control wheel.
Soft key B Setting
Shoot ModeWhite Balance
AF/MF Select Metering Mode
Autofocus Mode DRO/Auto HDR
Autofocus Area Picture Effect
Precision Dig. Zoom Creative Style
Face Detection Flash Mode
Smile Shutter Flash Compensation...")
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Custom key assignment
AF/MF Select
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Area
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Soft Skin Effect
Quality
ISO ([Custom 1] default setting)
White Balance ([Custom 2] default setting)
Metering Mode
DRO/Auto HDR ([Custom 3] default setting)
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Flash Mode
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Custom key assignment
AF/MF Select
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Area
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Soft Skin Effect
Quality
ISO ([Custom 1] default setting)
White Balance ([Custom 2] default setting)
Metering Mode
DRO/Auto HDR ([Custom 3] default setting)
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Flash Mode
Not set ([Custom 4/5] default setting)")
Custom key assignment You can assign the functions you frequently use to any one of 4 keys. This will be handy as you can call up the function by just pressing the key.
GB 22Assigning the functions to the custom keys You can assign the functions you use frequently to the right key of the control wheel, soft key C, soft key B and AF/ MF button. Right key 1Select MENU. 2Select [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings]. 3Select the function to be assigned. 4Press the key to call up the function assigned to the key. MENU Soft key C Soft key B AF/MF button
GB 23 Custom key assignment Functions that can be assigned The functions that can be assigned to each key are as follows. indicates the default setting. AF/MF button AF/MF control MF Assist Focus Settings Right Key Setting Shoot Mode White Balance AF/MF Select Metering Mode Autofocus Mode DRO/Auto HDR Autofocus Area Picture Effect Precision Dig. Zoom Creative Style Face Detection Flash Mode Smile Shutter Flash Compensation Soft Skin Effect MF Assist Quality Focus Settings ISO Not set
GB 24 You can set this item when you set [Soft key C Setting] to [Custom]. The selected items are displayed at the bottom of the screen, when you select CUSTOM with soft key C (the center of the control wheel). Select the desired item by pressing the right/left of the control wheel. Soft key B Setting Shoot ModeWhite Balance AF/MF Select Metering Mode Autofocus Mode DRO/Auto HDR Autofocus Area Picture Effect Precision Dig. Zoom Creative Style Face Detection Flash Mode Smile Shutter Flash Compensation Soft Skin Effect MF Assist Quality Focus Settings ISO Not set Soft key C Setting Shoot Mode Custom [Custom] of [Soft key C Setting] Custom items (Custom 1 to 5)
GB 25 Custom key assignment AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Quality ISO ([Custom 1] default setting) White Balance ([Custom 2] default setting) Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR ([Custom 3] default setting) Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Not set ([Custom 4/5] default setting)
AF/MF button/AEL button You can switch focusing between auto and manual temporarily with the AF/MF button. You can lock the AE with the AEL button.
GB 27 AF/MF button/AEL button Switching the focusing mode with the AF/MF button The focusing mode switches from auto or direct manual to manual, and from manual to auto. 1Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF. The button becomes the AF/MF button. 2Press the AF/MF button.The focusing mode switches while the button is held down (the default setting). You can make the focusing mode to remain switched even if you remove your finger from the button by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [AF/MF control]. zUseful functions in the manual focusing mode You can select the following items by selecting MENU t [Setup]. MF Assist Enlarges the image to make manual-focusing easier. The image is enlarged by 5.9 times or 11.7 times. You can also use this with the direct manual focus function. Peaking Level/Peaking Color Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color, and allows you to confirm the focus easily.
GB 28Locking the AE with AEL button 1Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL. The button becomes the AEL (AE lock) button. 2Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. 3Press the AEL button.The exposure is locked and (AE lock) lights up. 4Holding the AEL button down, focus on your desired subject and shoot. You can keep the AE locked until you press the AEL button again by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [AEL].
Others You will find all the setting items available (Menu), certain unique functions, the screen display, specifications, etc. here.
GB 30Menu list You can select and use various functions from the menu. When you press MENU, 6 menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray. Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoot Mode Intelligent Auto/Manual Exposure/Shutter Priority/Aperture Priority/Program Auto Scene Selection Portrait/Landscape/Macro/Sports Action/Sunset/Night Portrait/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight Anti Motion Blur See page 40. Sweep Panorama See page 39. 3D Sweep Panorama See page 39.