Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAspect Ratio
Sets the aspect ratio of still images.
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MENU  t [Image Size]  t [Aspect Ratio] t  desired mode.
 You cannot set this item when using the following functions:
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
3:2 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints.
16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV.
Note 

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexQuality
Selects the compression format of still images.
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MENU  t [Image Size]  t [Quality] t  desired mode.
 You cannot set this item when using the following functions:
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
 You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.
 You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression 
format.)
This format does not allow you to perform any...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexPanorama Direction
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep 
Panorama images.
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MENU  t [Image Size]  t [Panorama Direction] t  desired mode.
3D Sweep Panorama
 (Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right.
 (Left) Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Sweep Panorama
 (Right) Pan the camera in the direction you set.
 (Left)
 (Up)
 (Down) 

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFile Format
Selects the movie file format.
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MENU  t [Image Size]  t [File Format]  t desired mode.
* 1080 60i-compatible device
** 1080 50i-compatible device
AVCHD 60i/60p *
AVCHD 50i/50p **Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, 
and 60p/50p movies. This Sony file format is suitable for 
viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a 
Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the 
supplied software “PMB.”...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexRecord Setting
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the 
data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality.
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MENU  t [Image Size]  t [Record Setting] t  desired mode.
* 1080 60i-compatible device
** 1080 50i-compatible device
 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only.
 Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [ISO]  t desired setting.
• [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Anti Motion Blur]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
 The larger the number, the higher the noise level.
 When the exposure mode is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is set  to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexWhite Balance
Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions.
Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you 
expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic 
expression.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [White Balance]  t desired mode.
You can finely adjust the color temperature with Option.
To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, see the...

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contents Sample photo Menu Index
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [White Balance]  t desired mode.
2 As necessary, Option  t adjust the color temperature by pressing the 
top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel.
You can adjust the color temperature towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or B (blue).
1 MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [White Balance]  t [C.Temp./Filter].
2 Option  t select the desired color temperature by turning the control 
wheel.
The higher the number, the more...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu Index If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash 
light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings.
 The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash 
is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this 
value, the   indicator turns yellow on the recording...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexMetering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the 
exposure.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Metering Mode]  t desired mode.
 If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the [Face Detection] function cannot be used.
 [Multi] is selected when using the following functions:
– Movie recording
– [Intelligent Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Prec. Dig. Zoom]
– [Smile Shutter]
 (Multi) Measures light on...