Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexzIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to 
focus on
 Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces.
– The subject is flashing.
– The subject is backlit.
Focus indicatorStatus
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexScene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
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MENU  t [Shoot Mode]  t [Scene Selection]  t desired mode.
 (Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the 
subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
 (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp 
focus with vivid colors.
 (Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, 
food, or small items.
 (Sports 
Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter 
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 In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is 
recommended to prevent the image from blurring.
 In the [Hand-held Twilight] mode, the shutter clicks 6 times and an image is recorded.
 If you select [Hand-held Twilight] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine]  temporarily.
 Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting:
– Subjects with erratic movement.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexAnti Motion Blur
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur.
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MENU  t [Shoot Mode]  t [Anti Motion Blur].
2 Shoot with the shutter button.
The camera combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced 
while preventing noise.
 If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] 
temporarily.
 The shutter clicks 6 times and an image is...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexSweep Panorama
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.
 If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the 
composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.
 When you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may not be able to pan the camera across the entire subject 
within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you select [Standard] in...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexzTips for shooting a panoramic image
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication 
on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving 
ones.
 When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it with W side.
 Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, 
exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully...

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contents Sample photo Menu Index3D Sweep Panorama
Allows you to create a 3D image from composed images.
3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode of this camera can be played back only 
on a 3D TV. The recorded images are played back as normal still images on the LCD 
monitor of this camera and a non-3D TV.
 You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D 
images recorded with the camera on 3D compatible monitors. When you watch 3D...

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contents Sample photo Menu Indexbeach, or lawn.
– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.
– Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.
 [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations:
– You pan the camera too fast or too slow.
– There is too much camera shake.
 You can pan the camera in the horizontal direction only when shooting 3D Sweep Panorama images.
zTips for shooting a 3D panoramic...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexManual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and 
aperture.
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MENU  t [Shoot Mode]  t [Manual Exposure].
2 Set the shutter speed, aperture, ISO with the control dials L/R, and the 
control wheel.
Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual).
Toward +: Images become brighter.
Toward –: Images become darker.
0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera
3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
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You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, 
such as fireworks.
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MENU  t [Shoot Mode]  t [Manual Exposure].
2 Turn the control dial L until [BULB] is indicated.
3 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera...