Sony Ilce7 Manual

Using the software
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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...

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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,...

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Notes An Internet connection is required to install “Remote Camera Control.”
Installing “Remote Camera Control”
1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 
following URL.
Windows:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
2Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install 
“Remote Camera Control.” 

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Learning more about the camera (“Help 
Guide”)
“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-
depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the support 
page.
 Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. 

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Checking the number of images and 
recordable time of movies
Notes When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is 
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current 
memory card (page 43).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be 
recorded on a memory card formatted with...

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ILCE-7:Image Size: L: 24M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images)
ILCE-7R:Image Size: L: 36M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images)
* When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the 
numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).Capacity
Size2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Standard 280 560 1100 2250 4600 9200
Fine 195 395 800 1600...

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Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
ILCE-7:
ILCE-7R:
Notes
 The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The 
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
 The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following 
conditions:
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– Using the lens FE 28-70 mm...

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 The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and are 
for shooting under the following conditions:
– [  Record Setting] is set to [60i 17M(FH)]/[50i 17M(FH)].
– Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly shooting, zooming, 
shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc.
– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit 
(29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by...

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Notes The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR 
(Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the 
recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or 
the image quality/size...

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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Lens: E-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format: 
ILCE-7: 35mm full size 
(35.8 mm × 23.9 mm), CMOS 
image sensor
ILCE-7R: 35mm full size 
(35.9 mm × 24.0 mm), CMOS 
image sensor
Total pixel number of camera: 
ILCE-7:
Approx. 24.7 Megapixels
ILCE-7R
Approx. 36.8 Megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: 
ILCE-7:
Approx. 24.3 Megapixels
ILCE-7R
Approx. 36.4 Megapixels
[Anti-Dust]
System: Charge protection coating on...