Sony ILCE7M3 User Manual

Main specifications of

General Camera Type Interchangeable-lens digital camera

Image sensor Type 35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor

Recording System (still image)

Lens mount E-mount

Number of Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels (effective), Approx. 25.3 (Total) Image Sensor Aspect Ratio 3:2 Anti-Dust System Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism Recording Format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Image Size (pixels) [3:2] [35mm full frame] L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)

Image Size (pixels) [16:9] [35mm full frame] L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)

Image Quality Modes RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard) Picture Effect 8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/

Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn

Picture Profile Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709

Dynamic Range Functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure

Color Space 14bit RAW Yes

Recording System (movie)

Uncompressed RAW Yes Recording Format XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant Video Compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio Recording Format XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Color Space Picture Effect

Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn

Picture Profile Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709

Image Size (Pixels), NTSC XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840

Image Size (pixels), PAL XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M)

Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) / Image size

Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) / Image frame rate

Movie Functions Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720,

HDMI Output 3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p),

Recording System Location Information Link From

Smartphone Media Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory

Memory Card Slot SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card

Recording mode on 2 memory

Noise reduction Noise Reduction Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.

White Balance Modes Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent <Warm White / Cool White /

Focus Focus Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)

cards

Multi Frame NR -

AWB Micro Adjustment Yes <G7 to M7,57-step><A7 to B7,29-step> Priority Set in AWB Yes Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable

Focus Sensor Exmor R CMOS sensor Focus Point 35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FE lens: 299 points

Focus Sensitivity Range EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) Focus Mode AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus),

Focus Area Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center

Other Features Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF,

AF Illuminator Yes (with Built-in LED type) AF Illuminator Range Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached) Focus Type With LA-EA3

Exposure Metering Type 1200-zone evaluative metering

(Sold separately)

Metering Sensor Exmor R CMOS sensor Metering Sensitivity EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) Metering Mode Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight Exposure Compensation +/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial : +/- 3EV (1/3

Exposure Bracketing Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3,

AE Lock Exposure Modes AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Anti-flicker Shoot. Yes

Viewfinder Viewfinder Type 1.3 cm (0.5-type) electronic viewfinder (color), XGA OLED

*1 Phase-detection AF may not work with certain lenses or may require lens software update. See Sony support page for details. *2 With compatible Sony external flash. *3 With compatible external flash. *4 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used. *5 Supports Micro USB compatible device. *6 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached. *7 The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times. *8 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). *9 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom , stand-by and power off. *10 The total movie recording time. When the limit of the continuous movie recording time (29 minutes) is reached, let the camera continue movie recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. No other operation such as zoom is performed.

Scene Selection Portrait, Sports Action, Macro,Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait

Number of Dots 2,359,296 dots Brightness Control (Viewfinder) Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) Color Temperature Control Manual (5 steps)

Trademarks & Remarks

", "Exmor", "Exmor R", "BIONZ X", "BRAVIA", "SteadyShot", "InfoLithium", "Translucent Mirror Technology", "Tru-Finder", "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO Duo", "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", "PlayMemories Home", "PlayMemories Mobile", "PlayMemories Camera Apps", "x.v.Color", "TRILUMINOS", "TRILUMINOS

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Color", "TRILUMINOS Display" and "XAVC S" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Xperia" is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD Progressive" are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • The SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • N-Mark is a registered trademark of the NFC Forum. • Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • WhiteMagic is a trademark of Japan Display Inc. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Android, Google Play and Google Play logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

• iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • "InfoLithium" is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. • Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the "InfoLithium" mark. • Screen displays and effects used to illustrate some functions are simulated. • For use of other companies’ services and

software, 1) other conditions for use may be applied. 2) updating of services and software may be stopped/terminated without prior notice. 3) the contents of services and software may be changed without prior notice. 4) other registrations or payments of other fees may be required.

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Product availability varies depending on market.

©February 2018 by Sony Corporation

Body only FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens kit FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens kit Body only

[APS-C] L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)

[APS-C] L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)

G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Rich-tone Monochrome

leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))

[800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)) sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color

xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High

Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key

leaves, Black & White, Sepia,Style Box (1-6) (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))

[800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

x 2160 (24p, 60M) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920

x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16M) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH)

XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16M)

AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH) NTSC mode: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) PAL mode: 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25p) NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps ,50fps,100fps

Approx.9Mbps), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info.(ON/OFF selectable), Gamma Disp. Assist

1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit Yes

card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card

SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card

Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/

Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy

High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off

Day White / Daylight> / Flash /Underwater/ Color Temperature <2500 to 9900K> & color filter <G7 to M7(57-step), A7 to B7(29-step)> / Custom

(phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

Manual Focus

/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)

AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.

Selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection)

EV steps))

1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)

(M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )

Still images: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.)

AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO

range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Viewfinder (Cont.) Field Coverage 100%

LCD Screen Type 7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT

Other Features PlayMemories Camera Apps™ -

Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Image Stabilization Type Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens

Flash Control Control Pre-flash TTL

Drive Drive Modes Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer

Playback Photo Capture Yes

Interface PC Interface Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote

Audio Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)

Print Compatible Standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting Custom function Type Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 2 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu,

Lens Compensation Setting Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion Power Supplied Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

Others Operating Temperature 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C Size & Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 126.9mm x 95.6mm x 73.7mm, Approx. 126.9mm x 95.6mm x 62.7mm (from grip to

What's In The Box Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, AC

Magnification Aapprox. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m Dioptre Adjustment - 4.0 to +3.0m Eye Point Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA

Finder Frame Rate Selection Display Content Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram

Number of Dots 921,600 dots Touch Panel Yes Brightness Control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode Adjustable Angle Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees Display Selecter (Finder/LCD) Yes (Auto/Manual) Real-time Image Adjustment

Display (LCD) Quick Navi Yes Focus Magnifier Yes (35mm full frame: 5.9x, 11.7x, APS-C: 3.8x, 7.7x) Zebra Yes (Selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting) Peaking MF Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) Others Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/

Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histgram, For viewfinder,

Clear Image Zoom Still images:Approx. 2x

Digital Zoom Smart zoom (Still images) [35mm full frame] M: approx 1.5x, S: approx 2x [APS-C] M: approx

Face Detection [Modes] Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces

Others Touch Focus (Available with LCD monitor or Viewfinder operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright

Eye-Fi ready -

Shutter Speed [Still images] 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, [Movies] 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO

Flash Sync. Speed 1/250 sec. Electronic Front Curtain Shutter Yes (ON/OFF) Silent Shooting Yes (ON/OFF)

Compensation Effect 5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA

Flash Compensation +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) Flash Bracketing 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with

Flash Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable),

External Flash Compatibility Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash

FE Level Lock Yes Wireless Control Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available

Continuous Drive Speed

(approx. max.) No. of Recordable Frames

(approx.)

Self-Timer 10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5

Modes Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow

Multi / Micro USB Terminal USB Type-C™ Terminal Yes (SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) compatible) NFC™ Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing Wireless LAN (Built-In) Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), View on Smartphone, Remote control

Bluetooth Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) HD Output HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie

Multi Interface Shoe Mic Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) Sync Terminal Headphone Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) Vertical Grip Connector Ye s PC Remote Yes LAN Terminal -

standard)

On/Off

Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)

Monitor Off

Movies:Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

1.3x, S: approx 2x Digital zoom (Still images) [35mm full frame] L: approx 4x, M: approx 6.1x, S: approx 8x

[APS-C] L: approx 4x, M: approx 5.2x, S: approx 8x Digital zoom (Movie) [35mm full frame] approx 4x [APS-C] approx 4x

Priority (On/Off) [Face registration] Max. number of detectable: 8

Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate

mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode),

specifications)

lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.

Wireless

compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)

(Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10 fps, Hi: max. 8 fps, Mid: max. 6 fps, Lo: max. 3 fps

JPEG Extra fine L: 163 frames, JPEG Fine L: 172 frames, JPEG Standard L: 177 frames, RAW: 89 frames, RAW&JPG: 79 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 40 frames, RAW (Uncompressed)&JPG:

36 frames

frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer

warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect, Rating, Disp Cont Shoot Grp

Yes

via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV

output/4K still image PB

Yes

Speaker Built-in, monaural

Reg Cust Shoot Set

Battery Life

(Still Images) *7Approx. 610 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 710 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

(Movie, actual recording)

(Movie, continuous recording)

*8 *9

Approx. 115 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

*8 *10

Approx. 200 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 210 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Still images: approx. 3.2W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.9W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

Still images: approx. 2.8W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.7W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

monitor) /Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 3 inches, Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches (from grip to monitor)

Adaptor, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable

Battery Life Battery Life Internal Battery Charge Yes (Available via Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C™ Terminal) Power Consumption With

Viewfinder Power Consumption With LCD

Screen USB Power Supply Yes (Available via Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C

Weight Approx. 650 g / approx. 1lb 7.0 oz (with battery and memory card included)

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, Hi-speed sync.

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Terminal)

Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, AC Adaptor, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable, Lens SEL2870

Printed in Japan

Interchangeable-lens

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100-51200

* Connect to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable when displaying HDR (HLG) movies. ** Up to 10 fps in continuous “Hi+” mode, and up to 8 fps in continuous “Hi” mode. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings.

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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM), 1/320sec., F11, ISO 100, White Balance: Shade

FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS (SEL70300G), 1/2000sec., F5, ISO 800

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