Sony Nex 7 User Manual
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201GB Table of 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 your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in percentages. On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or record movies frequently. We recommend having spare battery packs handy and making trial shots before taking the actual shots. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight. On the remaining battery time indicator You can check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left after being charged, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery indication as a rough guide only. How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year. Battery level “Battery exhausted.” High LowYou cannot shoot any more image. Continued r
202GB Table of 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 replace it with a new one. The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
203GB Table of 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 charger flashes in either way: Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds. Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack. Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack. If the battery charger is dirty, batteries may not be charged correctly. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.
204GB Table of 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 shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.) FunctionsLA-EA1LA-EA2 Autofocus Available with SAM/SSM lens only* Available AF system Contrast AF Phase-detection AF AF/MF Select Switchable on the lens SAM lens: switchable on the lens SSM lens: switchable on the lens, and also on the menu when the switch on the lens is set to AF Other lenses: switchable on the menu Autofocus Area Multi/Center/Flexible Spot Wide/Spot/Local Autofocus Mode Single Single/Continuous Continued r
205GB Table of 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 operation may be recorded during movie recording. You can avoid this by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off]. It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camera to focus, depending on the lens used or the subject. If the light of the built-in flash is blocked by the lens attached, it is recommended that you attach an external flash (except for the HVL-F20AM) (sold separately). LA-EA1 (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. LA-EA2 (Wide) The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used for focusing. (Spot) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among 15 AF areas with the control wheel. Notes
206GB Table of 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 efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD- based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Recording and playback on your camera Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal 3): 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1920×1080/60p, 1920 × 1080/ 24p 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i, 1920×1080/50p, 1920 × 1080/ 25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card 1)1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. 2)720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. 3)Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera.
207GB Table of 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. – Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. – Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. – Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. Cleaning the camera Cleaning the lens
208GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Index Index Numerics 3D Sweep Panorama .......................................... 67 3D Viewing ...................................................... 176 A AdobeRGB ....................................................... 130 AE lock .............................................................. 46 AEL ............................................................ 46, 117 AEL button ........................................................ 46 AF Illuminator ................................................. 120 AF/MF button ............................................ 47, 145 AF/MF control ........................................... 47, 118 AF/MF Select ..................................................... 76 Anti Motion Blur ............................................... 64 Aperture ............................................................. 72 Aperture Priority ................................................ 72 Area Setting ..................................................... 151 Aspect Ratio ....................................................... 91 Auto HDR ........................................................ 103 Auto Review .................................................... 124 Autoflash ............................................................ 74 Autofocus ........................................................... 76 Autofocus Area .................................................. 78 Autofocus Mode ................................................ 79 AVCHD ..................................................... 94, 206 B Beep ................................................................. 148 Bracket: Cont. .................................................... 57 “BRAVIA” Sync .............................................. 175 BULB ................................................................. 70 C Center ................................................... 34, 78, 100 Cleaning Mode ................................................. 162 Color filter .......................................................... 98 Color Space ...................................................... 130 Color Temperature ............................................. 98 Computer ......................................................... 177 Recommended environment ....................... 177 Connection Computer .................................................... 182 TV .............................................................. 174 Cont. Shooting ....................................................53 Contrast .......................................................41, 107 Control dials .......................................................20 Control wheel .....................................................18 Creative Style ...................................................106 Creative Style Settings .......................................40 CTRL FOR HDMI ...........................................160 Custom Key Settings ........................................145 Custom Settings ..................................................45 Custom white balance ...................................37, 98 D Date Format ......................................................150 Date/Time Setup ...............................................150 Daylight Svg. ....................................................150 Delete ..........................................................30, 108 Demo Mode ......................................................164 Dial/Wheel Lock ..............................................119 Direct Manual Focus ..........................................76 Disc creation .....................................................184 DISP ...................................................................48 DISP Button(Monitor) ........................................87 Display Card Space ..........................................172 Display Color ....................................................156 Display Contents ................................................48 DMF ...................................................................76 DPOF ................................................................116 D-Range Opt. ....................................................102 D-Range Settings ................................................38 Drive Mode .........................................................52 DRO/Auto HDR ...............................................102 E Enlarge Image ...................................................114 Enlarged playback ..............................................29 Exposure Comp. .................................................51 Exposure compensation ......................................33 Exposure Settings ...............................................33 Eye-Fi card .......................................................173 Eye-Start AF .....................................................133 F Face Detection ....................................................82 Face Registration ................................................83 Continued r
209GB Table of 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 ........................................................ 74 Flash Off ............................................................ 74 Flexible Spot ................................................ 34, 78 Focus Settings .................................................... 34 Folder Name .................................................... 168 Format .............................................................. 166 Front Curtain Shutter ....................................... 134 Function Settings ............................................. 144 G Grid Line .......................................................... 125 H Hand-held Twilight ............................................ 63 HDMI Resolution ............................................ 159 Help Guide Display ......................................... 152 High ISO NR ................................................... 136 I Icons ................................................................... 15 Identifying parts ................................................. 12 Image Data Converter ...................................... 180 Image Index ............................................... 59, 111 Image Size .......................................................... 89 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .......................... 201 Install ............................................................... 179 Intelligent Auto .................................................. 60 ISO ..................................................................... 96 J JPEG .................................................................. 92 L Landscape .......................................................... 62 Language .......................................................... 149 LCD Brightness ............................................... 154 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. ................................. 138 Lens Comp.: Distortion .................................... 139 Lens Comp.: Shading ....................................... 137 Level .................................................................. 49 Live View Display ............................................123 Live View Priority ..............................................48 Long Exposure NR ...........................................135 M Macintosh .........................................................180 Macro ..................................................................62 Manual Exposure ................................................69 Manual Focus .....................................................76 Memory card ....................................................199 Menu ...................................................................21 Brightness/Color ...........................................23 Camera ..........................................................22 Image Size .....................................................22 Playback ........................................................23 Setup .............................................................24 Shoot Mode ...................................................21 Menu start .........................................................143 Metering Mode .................................................100 MF Assist ..........................................................128 MF Assist Time ................................................129 Movie Audio Rec .............................................140 MP4 ....................................................................94 Multi .....................................................34, 78, 100 N New Folder .......................................................170 Night Portrait ......................................................62 Night Scene ........................................................62 O Object Tracking ..................................................80 P Panorama ............................................................65 Panorama Direction ............................................93 Peaking Color ...................................................127 Peaking Level ...................................................126 Picture Effect ....................................................104 Picture Effect Settings ........................................42 Playback .............................................................28 Playback Display ..............................................158 Playback on TV ................................................174 Playback zoom ....................................................29 PMB ..................................................................180 PMB Launcher ..................................................179 Continued r
210GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexPortrait ............................................................... 62 Power Save ...................................................... 153 Prec. Dig. Zoom ................................................. 81 Print .................................................................. 188 Program Auto ..................................................... 73 Program shift ................................................ 33, 73 Protect .............................................................. 113 Q Quality ............................................................... 92 R RAW .................................................................. 92 Rear Sync. .......................................................... 74 Record Setting .................................................... 95 Recover Image DB ........................................... 171 Red Eye Reduction .......................................... 121 Release w/o Lens ............................................. 132 Remote Cdr. ....................................................... 58 Reset Default .................................................... 165 Rotate ............................................................... 112 S Saturation ................................................... 41, 107 Scene Recognition ....................................... 26, 60 Scene Selection .................................................. 62 Scroll playback .................................................. 66 Select Shoot. Folder ......................................... 169 Self-timer ........................................................... 55 Self-timer(Cont) ................................................. 56 Setup .................................................................. 24 Sharpness ................................................... 41, 107 Shooting ............................................................. 26 Movie ........................................................... 26 Still image .................................................... 26 Shutter Priority ................................................... 71 Shutter speed ...................................................... 71 Single-shot AF ................................................... 79 Slide Show ....................................................... 109 Slow Sync. ......................................................... 74 Smile Shutter ...................................................... 84 Soft keys ............................................................ 19 Soft Skin Effect .................................................. 86 Software ........................................................... 179 Spd Priority Cont. .............................................. 54 Specify Printing ............................................... 116 Sports Action ......................................................62 Spot ...................................................................100 sRGB ................................................................130 SteadyShot ........................................................131 Sunset .................................................................62 Sweep Panorama ................................................65 T Triple-dial-control ..............................................31 Troubleshooting ................................................189 U Upload Settings ................................................173 USB Connection ...............................................161 V Version .............................................................163 View Mode .......................................................110 Viewfinder Bright. ............................................155 Volume Settings ...............................................115 W Warning messages ............................................195 White Balance ....................................................97 White Balance Settings .......................................36 Wide Image ......................................................157 Wind Noise Reduct. ..........................................141 Windows ...........................................................179 Wireless ..............................................................74