Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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Using the Triple-dial-control function
Triple-dial-control
The Triple-dial-control allows you to adjust or set various shooting adjustment items, 
simultaneously, on a single screen.
Even though you can set these functions separately on the menu screen, using the Triple-
dial-control, you can adjust these functions interactively on the same screen.
 You cannot use the Triple-dial-control with [Intelligent Auto] and [Scene Selection].
 Functions cannot be assigned to the control dials L and R or the control wheel in certain modes.
Selecting the set of shooting adjustment items
1
Select a shooting mode from P, A, S, or M.
2 Press the Navigation button to select the 
settings.
Each time you press the button, the item toggles as 
follows, starting from Exposure Settings.
[Focus Settings]  t [White Balance Settings]  t 
[D-Range Settings]  t [Creative Style Settings]  t 
Exposure Settings
In addition to the above set, [Picture Effect Settings] and 
[Custom Settings] are available. You can select the sets 
you want to use by selecting MENU  t [Setup] t  
[Function Settings] (page 144).
The Exposure Settings is permanent and cannot be 
altered.
Exposure Settings 
(page 33) Allows you to set the aperture, exposure compensation, 
shutter speed, or ISO, depending on the shooting mode.
Focus Settings (page 34) Allows you to set the auto-focusing area, position, and  enlarging rate.
White Balance Settings 
(page 36) Allows you to set the White Balance mode, and adjust the 
color temperature.
D-Range Settings 
(page 38) Allows you to set the DRO/Auto HDR mode, optimum level, 
and adjust the exposure compensation value.
Creative Style Settings 
(page 40) Allows you to set the Creative Style mode, and adjust the 
contrast, saturation, or sharpness.
Picture Effect Settings 
(page 42) Allows you to set the Picture Effect mode, and make further 
settings depending on the sub mode.
Custom Settings (page 45) Allows you to change the mode of the functions assigned to  [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].
Notes
Navigation button
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexzTo prevent the dials from operating incorrectly
You can lock the control dials L/R and the control wheel by holding the Navigation button 
down.
To unlock them, hold the Navigation button down again.
You can set to lock the control wheel only, or not to lock any of them by selecting MENU 
t
 [Setup]  t [Dial/Wheel Lock]. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexExposure Settings
You can set items used to adjust the exposure, such as shutter speed and aperture, on a 
single screen.
1
Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
The functions assigned to these dials vary depending on the shooting mode.
• You can set the exposure compensation by turning the  control dial R when [Anti Motion Blur], [Sweep 
Panorama], or [3D Sweep Panorama] is selected.
Shooting modeControl dial LControl dial RControl wheel
M (Manual Exposure)Shutter speed Aperture ISO
S (Shutter Priority)Shutter speedExposure compensation ISO
A (Aperture Priority)ApertureExposure compensation ISO
P (Program Auto)Program shift Exposure compensation ISO 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFocus Settings
You can set the focusing items together.
1
Press the Navigation button to select [Focus Settings].
2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
Autofocus/DMF
Control dial L
 (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 
AF areas is used for focusing.
When you press the shutter button 
halfway down in still image shooting 
mode, a green frame is displayed around 
the area that is in focus.
 When the Face Detection function is 
active, AF operates with priority on 
faces.
AF range finder frame
 (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in 
the center area exclusively.
AF range finder frame
 (Flexible 
Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a 
small subject or narrow area.
You can bring the focusing area back to 
the center by pressing soft key B.
AF range finder frame
Set [Autofocus Area].
In [Flexible Spot], move the area right or left.
In [Flexible Spot], turn it to move the area up 
or down, and press the top/bottom/right/left to 
finely adjust the area.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index When this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function.
 [Multi] is selected when using [Smile Shutter].
 [Multi] is selected during movie recording. But, if you use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button 
half way down during recording, the autofocus area you set before you started recording is used for 
focusing. 
 When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicated 
with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
You can set the enlarged position for manual focusing.
You can adjust the scaling with soft key B or C.
Notes
Manual Focus
Move the enlarged position up or down.
Move the enlarged position right or left.
Move the enlarged position up or down.
Press the top/bottom/right/left to finely adjust 
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexWhite Balance Settings
Allows you to adjust 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.
1
Press the Navigation button to select [White Balance Settings].
2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
 You can adjust the color between blue (B) and amber (A), and between green (G) and magenta (M) for 
each white balance mode separately. The adjusted values are retained even if you turn off the camera or 
select another white balance mode.
 If you finely adjust the color between blue (B) and amber (A), and between green (G) and magenta (M) 
Control dial L
AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and 
adjusts the color temperature.
 (Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the 
color temperature is adjusted for the light source (preset 
white balance).
 (Shade)
 (Cloudy)
 (Incandescent)  (Fluor.: Warm White)
 (Fluor.: Cool White)
 (Fluor.: Day White)
 (Fluor.: Daylight)
 (Flash)
 (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light 
source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) 
filters for photography. To select a color temperature, 
press soft key B followed by turning the control dial L.
 (Custom) Allows to use the white balance setting retained by 
[Custom Setup].
Notes
Set the mode.
Adjust the color between B (blue) and A 
(amber).
Adjust the color between G (green) and M 
(magenta).
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contents Sample photo Menu Indexfor a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if you select 
another color temperature.
1
Select [Custom] with the control dial L.
2 Select [  (Custom Setup)] with soft key B.
3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in 
the center, and then press the shutter button down.
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed.
• 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 information display. You can shoot at this point, 
but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value.
Custom white balance
Notes 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexD-Range Settings
The brightness or contrast is corrected automatically. You can set the exposure 
compensation simultaneously.
1
Press the Navigation button to select [D-Range Settings].
2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
 When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking 
the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
 When using [Auto HDR], be aware of the followings. – You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
– You cannot use this function with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
Control dial L
AUTO, Lv1 – Lv5 
(D-Range Opt.) Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the 
image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 
(strong). Automatically adjusted at [AUTO].
AUTO, 1.0 EV – 6.0 
EV (Auto HDR) Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. 
Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV 
(strong). Automatically adjusted at [AUTO].
Control wheel
 (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].
 (D-Range 
Opt.) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the 
contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the 
background, producing the image with the optimal brightness 
and gradation (DRO: Dynamic Range Optimizer).
 (Auto HDR) Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays the 
bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the 
over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. 1 
image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded 
(HDR: High Dynamic Range).
Notes
Set the optimum level.
Set the exposure compensation value (–5.0 
EV to +5.0 EV).
Set the mode.
This figure shows the histogram before the D-Range 
Optimizer or the Auto HDR was applied, not that of the 
image that will actually be shot.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu Index– Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, use this function when the subject is motionless or does 
not blink, and do not recompose.
– You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the  shooting conditions.
– When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
– When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred,  you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,   is indicated on the 
recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying 
attention to the blur. 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexCreative Style Settings
Allows you to select the desired image processing.
1
Press the Navigation button to select [Creative Style Settings].
2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.
Control dial L
 (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful 
colors.
 (Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking 
images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring 
greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 (Neutral) The saturation and sharpness are lowered for capturing images in 
a quiet tone. This is also suitable for capturing image material to 
be modified with a computer.
 (Clear) For capturing images in a clear tone with limpid colors in the 
highlighted area, suitable for capturing radiant light.
 (Deep) For capturing images with deep and dense color expressions, 
suited to capturing the solid presence of the subject.
 (Light) For capturing images with bright and uncomplicated color 
expressions, suited to capturing refreshingly light ambience.
 (Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for 
shooting portraits.
 (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for 
shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand 
out more.
 (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 (Night 
Scene) The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape that is more 
faithful to the real view.
 (Autumn 
leaves) For capturing autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the red and 
yellow of coloring leaves
 (Black & 
White) For shooting images in black and white monotone.
Set the mode.
Adjust the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.
Select the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.
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