Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu Index“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot 
use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the   
mark.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for 
communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the 
operating conditions of...

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contents Sample photo Menu Index To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the 
power goes off.
 To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to  keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack.
On battery life
 The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time 
to...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexBattery charger
 Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger 
(supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if 
you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
 Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged  battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
 The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexMount Adaptor
Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold 
separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
the Mount Adaptor.
The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
* The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount 
lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
• You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
 When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use  autofocus.
 You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
 The sound of the lens and the camera in...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAVCHD format
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a 
high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification1) or the 720p specification2) 
using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is 
adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to 
compress audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCleaning
 Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from 
inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the 
image sensor, see page 162.
* Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the 
casing.
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Index
Index
Numerics
3D Sweep Panorama  .......................................... 67
3D Viewing  ...................................................... 176
A
AdobeRGB ....................................................... 130
AE lock  .............................................................. 46
AEL ............................................................ 46, 117
AEL button  ........................................................ 46
AF...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFile Format ......................................................... 94
File Number  ..................................................... 167
Fill-flash ............................................................. 74
FINDER/LCD Settin
g ...................................... 122
Flash ................................................................... 75
Flash Comp.  ..................................................... 101
Flash Mode...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexPortrait ............................................................... 62
Power Save  ...................................................... 153
Prec. Dig. Zoom ................................................. 81
Print .................................................................. 188
Program Auto ..................................................... 73
Program shift ................................................ 33, 73
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