Sony ILCE7SM2 User Manual

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Main specifications of

General
Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Lens mount E-mount
Image sensor
Type 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm),
Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 12.2 megapixels
Number of pixels (total) Approx. 12.4 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
Recording system (still images)
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

Image size (pixels)

Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
RAW output 14 bit
Uncompressed RAW Yes

Picture Effect

Creative Style

Dynamic range functions

Color space sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS
Recording system (movies)
Recording format XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4

Video compression

Audio recording format

Image size (pixels)

High Frame Rate
Recording

Picture Profile

Movie functions

Color space xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS
Clean HDMI output

Media

Media

Slot Multi slot for
Noise reduction

Noise reduction

Multi Frame NR Auto/ISO 100 to 409600
White balance

Modes

AWB micro adjustment G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps)
Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type Contrast-detection AF
Focus point 169 points (contrast-detection AF)
Sensitivity range EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
AF modes Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus

Focus area

Other features

Exposure control
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor
Metering sensitivity EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Exposure modes

Scene Selection

Exposure compensation +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

AE bracketing

AE lock

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

Viewfinder
Type XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color)
Total number of dots 2,359,296 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color temperature control Manual (5 steps)
Field coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m
Diopter adjustment -4.0 to +3.0m
Eye point Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)

3:2 aspect ratio

16:9 aspect ratio

Sweep Panorama

NTSC

PAL

NTSC 1920 x 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps)
PAL 1920 x 1080 (25p/16Mbps)

NTSC 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit
PAL 3840 x 2160 (25p) / 1920 x 1080 (50p) / 1920 x 1080 (50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit

35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
Wide: Horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 x 1856

(15M), vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)

13 modes: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast
Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature,
Watercolor, Illustration

Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves,
Black & White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) (Style
Box 1-6 also provided)

Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference,
Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps)
XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps)
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,

24p/17Mbps/FH)
MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6Mbps)
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps)
XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps, 100p/100Mbps, 100p/60Mbps)
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH, 25p/24Mbps/FX,

25p/17Mbps/FH)
MP4: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (25p/6Mbps)

Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%],
S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode (Movie, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, White&
Black, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3), Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time
Code/User Bit, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting,
PAL/NTSC Selector, Gamma Display Assist

Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2)

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

Memory Stick Duo

Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/
Off selectable

Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day
White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Filter (G7 to M7: 57 steps, A7 to
B7: 29 steps) / Custom / Underwater

Wide (169 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible
Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)

Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock; Eye-Start AF and AF micro adjustment (both only available with optional
LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF ON

CMOS sensor

Exmor

Auto (iAuto, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S),
Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie/High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) /
Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M))

Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti
Motion Blur

Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or

3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments.
Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.
Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower

limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent),
AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

-1

CMOS sensor

Exmor

/ SD memory card

-1

)

TM

TM

Color

Color

Display Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge
Real-time image-adjustment display On/Off
LCD screen
Type 7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots 1,228,800 dots
Brightness control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable angle Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees
Display selector (Finder/LCD) Auto/Manual

Display

Real-time image-adjustment display On/Off
Focus magnifier 35mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x
Zebra Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Other features
Face detection On / On (Regist. Faces) / Off, Face registration, Face selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8)
Auto Object Framing Yes
Clear Image Zoom Still / Movie: Approx. 2x

Digital zoom

PlayMemories Camera Apps Yes
Lens compensation Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
Zoom Ring Rotate Yes
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Shutter speed

Flash sync. speed 1/250 sec.
Electronic front curtain shutter Yes, On/Off
Silent Shooting Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)

Type

Compensation effect

Flash Control (with optional external flash)
Control Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

Flash bracketing

Flash modes

External flash

FE level lock Yes
Drive

Drive modes

Self-timer

Speed (approx., max.)

No. of recordable frames

,

Playback

Modes

Interface
PC interface Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi / Micro USB Terminal Yes

Wireless LAN (built-in)

NFC

HD output

Multi Interface Shoe Yes

Others

Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K2M (sold separately)
Speaker Built-in, monaural
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings, Programmable setting
Memory function Yes (2 sets)
Power
Battery Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Still images Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

Movies

External power AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
Weight
With battery and
Body only Approx. 584g (approx. 1 lb 4.6 oz.)
Dimensions
W x H x D (excluding protrusions) Approx. 126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3mm (approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Operating temperature
Range 32°-104°F / 0-40°C

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

*1 With compatible external flash.
*2 Approximate. May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.
*3 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
*4 Configuration method/Access method: WPS or manually/infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base

without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
*5 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).
*6 Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.
*7 Indicated recording time is defined by repeating the following cycle: Pressing the MOVIE button. No other operations such as zoom are performed.

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Smart zoom (still images) M: Approx. 1.5x, S: Approx. 2.0x
Digital zoom (still images) Approx. 4x
Digital zoom (movies) Approx. 4x

*2

*2

(approx.)

TM

Memory Stick PRO Duo

Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting
information for viewfinder mode

Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step)
NTSC: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
PAL: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)

Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens
specifications)

4.5 stops (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA lens
mounted. Long exposure NR off)

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

Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed

*1

*1

sync

, Wireless

Sony

System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adaptor for flash

compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.

Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer
(Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)

10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 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 (Off/2 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/10 sec. delay)

Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps
Speed Priority Continuous shooting: 64 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200

frames (JPEG Standard L), 31 frames (RAW), 26 frames (RAW & JPEG), 24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)),
24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG)
Continuous shooting: 100 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG
Standard L), 59 frames (RAW), 34 frames (RAW & JPEG), 29 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 28 frames
(RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG)

Single (with or without shooting information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning),
9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (Maximum magnification L: 13.3x, M: 8.7x, S: 6.7x), Auto
Review (10/5/2 sec, off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama
scrolling, Folder selection (Still / Date / MP4 / AVCHD / XAVC S HD / XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind
(Movie), Delete, Protect

*3

Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)
Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs and TVs

Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output, 4K still image

playback

Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor, Microphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo
minijack), Headphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Vertical Grip Connector

*5*6

Actual

: Approx. 55 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 60 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

*5*7

Continuous

: Approx. 95 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

Approx. 627g (approx. 1 lb 6.1 oz.)

*4

Interchangeable-lens

digital camera

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Trademarks & Remarks

• " ", "Exmor", "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 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-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identier 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 identication 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 eects used to illustrate some functions are simulated.

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Printed in Japan

Full-frame, palm-sized .
Sensitivity mastered.

Witness the world with a fresh sense of wonder. Ultra-high sensitivity up to ISO

409600

extends your power of expression of every shot. These capabilities combine
with 5-axis image stabilization to expand the range of shutter speeds available
for shooting in bright and dark environments. So you have greater freedom to
set exposure as you like, even during handheld shooting. Internal recording of
4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout
binning along with abundant movie functions and extra-fast, precise AF also
complement the camera's sensitivity to let you capture still and movie images
as never before.
The new

*1

captures low-noise stills and movies, while a wide dynamic range

*2

without pixel

7S II. Gain mastery of every brilliant moment.

• Ultra-high sensitivity up to ISO 409600*1 and wide dynamic range for stills and movies, thanks to
the 35mm full-frame ExmorTM CMOS sensor with 12.2 megapixels

• 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) movie recording in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout*2 without
pixel binning for higher image quality and a wide range of professional video functions

• 5-axis optical image stabilization extends the expressive potential of still and movie images

• Fast Intelligent AF with enhanced speed and accuracy performs reliably in light as low as EV -4

• XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* Coating features the world's highest
magnification of 0.78x

• Ultra-compact, lightweight and robust body for comfortable pro-style operation

• Supports 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

• Wi-Fi/NFC

• PlayMemories Camera Apps

*1 Sta ndard ISO rang e: 100-102400 for st ills and movie s. Ex panda ble ISO range: 50-4 096 00 fo r stills, 100 -40960 0 for movies.
*2 In 30 p (25p)/24p movie set ting.
*3 Approxima te ef fec tive m egapi xels.
*4 Among digit al still cameras. The viewf inder magnif ication is approx. 0.78x (wit h 50mm l ens at in finity, -1m

in this gu ide mar ks an advancement over the p revious mod el (

NEW

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functions

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7S).

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*4

viewfinder

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). As of S eptember 2015 based on Sony r esearch.

4

5

500mm F4 G SSM (SAL500F40G), 1/2500 sec., F11, ISO 3200

6

7

FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS (SEL90M28G), 25 sec., F8, ISO 3200

14bits

RAW (Compressed)

RAW (Un compresse d)

14bits

8bits

JPEG

9

Gain power to expand your expressive potential

Spectacular sensitivity — up to ISO 409600*, with wide dynamic range

5-axis optical image stabilization

Y

NEW

Capturing your vision requires su­perior sensitivity to reveal the subtle
nuances of a situation. With en­hanced imaging of ultra-high sensi­tivity up to ISO 409600* and extra­wide dynamic range, the

* Standa rd ISO range: 10 0-1024 00 for stills and mov ies. E xpandable ISO rang e: 50- 409 600 f or sti lls, 10 0-409600 for movies.

7S II can

Extra sensor perception —
35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor

Capture still images and movies
with unprecedented subtlety and
gradation of detail. The 35mm full­frame Exmor 12.2-megapixel

*1

image sensor achieves a wide dy­namic range with very low noise

409600

pixels and gapless on-chip lens
structure are among its extra-effi­cient light capturing characteristics
that allow use of extra-high shutter
speeds for low-light shooting.

*2

sensitivity range. Large

throughout its unrivalled ISO 50-

*1 Approximate ef fective megapixels.
*2 Stan dard ISO range: 100-102400 f or stills and movies . Exp andab le ISO range: 50 -409600 for s tills , 100 -40 960 0 for movies .

record scenes in spectacular detail,
from shadows to highlights, in virtu­ally any light. The remarkable clarity
and lack of noise in stills and movies
go far toward realizing better image
results than you may have imagined.

Sony is the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of image
sensors for digital cameras and video recorders
(based on Sony research from April 2014 to March
2015 that shows Sony has a 50% market share).

Equivalent to using a 4.5-stop* faster shutter speed, this
system compensates for five types of camera shake that
can compromise handheld shots, so you can zoom in on
faraway subjects, and capture close-ups and night scenes
with minimal blur. The camera's extraordinary light sensitiv­ity and image stabilization let you use a greater range of
shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings to express your vision.
The 5-axis image stabilization is effective for shooting even
handheld movies with superior stability under all conditions.

* Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA lens

mounted. Long exposure NR off.

Compatibility with wide-ranging mountable lenses

NEW

5-axis image stabilization lets you enjoy unparalleled
handheld shooting freedom with more of your favorite
mountable lenses. The short flange-back distance in the E­mount

7S II extends compatibility with a range of lenses.

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Roll

Pitch

Note: When using a third-party mount adaptor, performance, functionality and operation

are not guaranteed and Sony will take no responsibility if a malfunction occurs.

X

Finely tuned with improved algorithm —
BIONZ X

TM

image processing engine

The upgraded image processing
algorithm of the BIONZ X maximizes
the Exmor sensor’s capabilities and
improves depiction throughout
every range of sensitivity, especially
the mid-to-high range. In producing
stills and movies of extra-fine detail
with minimal noise, this image pro­cessing engine drives picture quality
to new heights.

For finer tonal gradation — supports 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

New compatibility with 14-bit uncom­pressed RAW format brings you ca­pability to choose the optimal format
for your needs. The camera thereby
ensures supreme quality of tonal gra­dation to maximize the benefit of the
image sensor's wide dynamic range.

NEW

ISO 1600 ISO 25600ISO 6400

E-mount lenses A-mount lenses

Other lenses

Third-par ty adaptor s

Clearer, steadier viewfinder image

You can monitor the smooth, clarifying ef fects of cam­era shake compensation in the viewfinder or LCD screen
while shooting still images by pressing the shutter but­ton halfway or magnifying the image, and while shoot­ing movies by entering movie mode. Even when using a
telephoto or macro lens, you can fine-tune framing and
focusing without stress for steady results.

LA- EA4, LA -EA 3, LA-E A2* or LA -EA1*
* Images are recorded in APS-C format.

Press the shutter button half­way or magnify the image to
view the favorable effect while
shooting still images.

8

8

9

35mm full-frame 16:9 format in 4K*2/Full HD

Super 35mm format equivalent in Full HD

10

11

Advanced movie functions support professional workflow

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20

40

60

80

100

Video Lev el (%)

Relative S tops from 18% Gr ay

Relative Stops (from 18% Gray) – Video Level (%)

94%

41%
32%

109%

18%

Gray

90%

White

1300% of

90% White

S-Log2

S-Log3

3840 x 2160

Sony's peerless expertise as innovator of professional video cameras ensures that the 7S II offers plenty of
capabilities that serious moviemakers want to command. Functions that made original debuts in other great
Sony cameras such as Picture Profile, S-Gamut/S-Log2 profile, and time code are now joined by other
sophisticated Sony functions to advance the evolution of one-man moviemaking. The 7S II solidly supports
professional workflow, giving you greater latitude to produce more moving visions than ever before.

Enhanced movie features

Clearly captivating
movies set Sony's
cutting edge in motion

Full-frame 4K internal recording —
full pixel readout

7S II can record 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) movies in-

The
ternally in full-frame format. The full-frame image sensor
and full pixel readout
camera to expand your expressive power and produce
high-quality 4K movies with less moiré and jaggies. Its
ultra-high sensitivity, low-noise per formance and wide
dynamic range perfectly complement various movie
shooting situations and purposes.

*1 In 30p (2 5p)/24p movie s ett ing.

High-bit-rate XAVC S format*

The XAVC S format* supports 4K recording at 30p (25p) or
24p frame rate with a maximum bit rate of 100Mbps, so
the camera can capture movies in great detail with less im­pact from compression noise. XAVC S files are minimized
in size using Long GOP data compression and saved in the
widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

* A class 10 or higher SDXC mem ory card is re quired to record movies in the X AVC S

format. UHS S peed C lass 3 is also required for recording at 100Mb ps.

10 11

*1

without pixel binning

*1

without pixel binning enable the

NEW

Recording

format

XAVC S 4K

XAVC S HD

3840 x 2160

*2 Internal re cordin g and HDMI output, both at 4K resolu tion,

are available in full-fram e format.

Image size

4K

3840 x 2160

Full HD

1920 x 1080

Frame

rate

30p (25p)/24p MP4 100Mbps/60Mbps

60p (50p)/30p

(25p)/24p

120p (100p) 100Mbps/60Mbps

Wrapper Bit-rate

50Mbps

MP4

Picture Profile S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

Fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjust­ing gradation (Black Level, Gamma, Black Gamma, Knee),
color adjustment (Color Mode, Color Level, Color Phase,
Color Depth) and Detail. Save and recall up to nine pro­files (PP1-PP9) of adjusted parameters with other set­tings, including new ones for S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and
S-Gamut3/S-Log3.

The new profiles deliver a dynamic range that can be
widened by up to 1300% for smoother gradations; and
easy color grading, correction and handling. S-Log3
gamma offers better tonal reproduction from shadow
to mid-tone (18% gray) than S-Log2 gamma. The
even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma
setting. S-Gamut3.Cine

NEW

7S II

reproduces the wide
color gamut of DCI-P3

120fps Full HD recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording

NEW

color space of digital

cinema. S-Gamut3
Full pixel readout without pixel binning at 120fps (100fps)
in combination with ultra-high sensitivity allows the

7S
II to record high-quality, low-noise, high-frame-rate Full
HD movies*. 120fps (100fps) capability also makes possible
internal recording of 4x/5x slow motion movies with frame
rate set at 30p (25p) or 24p. Otherwise, Full HD footage

reproduces almost all
actual colors, so it's
suitable for archiving.
The

7S II also sup­ports the popular
S-Gamut/S-Log2.

shot at 120fps can also be recorded with 100Mbps high bit
rate to reveal fine details.

* Pixels t o be read are limited to the s ensor a rea that is requi red for Full HD movies .

Record setting and playback speed

High Frame Rate

Recording setting
30p/16Mbps Full HD 1920 x 1080 4x slow motion movie
24p/12Mbps Full HD 1920 x 1080 5x slow motion movie

Image size Playback speed

Enhanced Zebra function

Simplify exposure monitoring, especially when shooting
in S-Log gamma setting. Select a video signal level target
from 0 to 109, apply a
range, and zebra pattern

NEW

indicates areas reaching
that level/range. New

Gamma Display Assist

NEW

wider target selection and
range assignability ease

This new function lets you view images with natural con-

exposure adjustment.
trast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, convert­ing S-Log2 and S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for
monitoring* images or checking focus while enlarging an

Clean HDMI output

image, on the LCD screen or viewfinder.

* Gamma Display A ssist is not ava ilable for mon itoring on ex ternal displays and televi-

sion sets.

Choose output at 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160 pixels) resolu-

*1

tion

with 30p and 24p frame rates, for recording high­quality 4K images as uncompressed images on a com­patible recorder or for direct viewing on a compatible
monitor or TV, while recording in-camera

*1 In terna l record ing and H DMI ou tput , both at 4K reso lution, are av ailable in

full-frame format.

*2 Imag e will no t be displayed on the cam era’s LCD screen w hen 4K signal is se nt

Gamma Display Assist Off

Gamma Display Assist On

through the HD MI out put.

*2

.

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Capture the height of a moment

High-spe ed data readout f rom
full-fr ame image sensor

Fast BIONZ X p rocessing

Contrast-detection AF coverage (169 points)

to fulfill your higher vision

High-speed, high-precision Fast Intelligent AF in light as low as EV -4

Each of nine central AF points is
divided into sixteen segments, con­tributing to a total of 169 AF points for
uncanny subject detection accuracy

twice faster than the previous

*2

model

*1 Approximate effective megapixels.
*2 In comparison with the

when shooting movies.

7S in shooting Full HD movies.

when shooting stills. Thanks to the

12.2-megapixel

*1

Exmor CMOS sen­sor's clear, noiseless image depiction,
Fast Intelligent AF in the

7S II easily
detects contrast and works uncon­ventionally fast and accurately even
when shooting at night or in dark
environments with light as low as
EV -4. AF speed is also now even

NEW

Spatial Object Detection

Real-time focusing analysis
enables faster, more
accurate AF performance.

XGA OLED Tru-Finder with the world’s highest* viewfinder magnification at 0.78x

With the world’s highest* magnifica­tion at 0.78x among digital still cam­era viewfinders and a four-lens optical
system with double-sided aspherical
elements, the XGA OLED Tru-Finder
with ZEISS T* Coating delivers stun­ning clarity and contrast with minimal

* The viewfinder magnification is approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1). As of September 2015 based on Sony research.

reflection. As an electronic viewfinder,
it instantly shows how exposure com­pensation, white balance and other
settings affect images. In addition,
you can even check viewfinder images
using Gamma Display Assist and Ze­bra functions while shooting movies.

NEW

FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS (SEL90M28G), 1 sec., F5.6, ISO 25600

Silent Shooting mode

Silent Shooting mode lets you mute
shutter sound whenever noiseless
operation is required, such as when
shooting wildlife or concert photos.
This function can be used with up
to 5fps* continuous shooting, so you

needn't miss a crucial moment, and
can be assigned to a customizable
button, so it can be turned On and
Off more intuitively.

* Speed Priority Continuous mode. Focus setting is fixed at

first shot.

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Ready for the long run

Enhanced grip and shutter button

The grip is refined in shape and
height to support a more secure
grasp of the camera even when a
large lens is mounted. This also con­tributes to more confident opera­tion of the shutter button and dials.
Moreover, the shutter button has
been reshaped and shifted forward
to enable more natural shooting
with less camera shake.

Tough magnesium alloy body

Designed for solid reliability and
steady handling, the

7S II's com­pact body is built to withstand
the rigors of shooting in the field,
thanks to an internal structure and
top, front, and rear covers all made
of strong, rigid magnesium alloy.

Shutter durability passes the test
of achieving 500,000

*1

cycles, as a
shutter braking mechanism reduces
mechanical front/rear curtain vibra­tion by about 50%

*2

, minimizing
camera shake, image blur and shut­ter sound.

*1 According to S ony internal testin g, wit h the electronic

front c urt ain shu tter acti vated.

*2 In comparis on wit h the

7S.

Robust lens mountDurable reduced-vibration shutter

The strength and rigidity of the
body and lens mount have been
enhanced to provide an especially
solid foundation for mounting large,
heavy lenses such as super tele­photo lenses and those preferred
for movie shooting.

Convenient tiltable LCD screen

The LCD screen tilts upward approx.
107 degrees and downward approx.
41 degrees to accommodate wide­ranging shooting angles. This flexibili­ty combines with compact mobility to
greatly expand your shooting options.
Viewing is also clear under direct
sunlight thanks to WhiteMagic

TM

tech­nology that nearly doubles the bright­ness of the display through a unique
RGBW pixel structure for easier check­ing of the focus and image details.

Easy button customization

NEWNEWNEWNEW

You can assign any of 65 functions*
to any of 10 customizable buttons
as you like. This makes operation
more intuitive, quick and easy, and is
extra-convenient for accessing such
functions as starting and stopping of
movie recording and switching be­tween viewfinder and monitor.

* Some f unctions c an only be assigned to certain but tons.

Meticulously crafted controls

NEW

Controls are refined for intuitive
operation and immediate adjust­ment even while looking through the
viewfinder. The front and rear dials
have been particularly refined and
positioned for easier, more efficient
handling and turning. Also, a new
mode dial locking mechanism pre­vents inadvertent changes of shoot­ing mode at all times.

Front dial

Mode dial with
locking
mechanism

Rear dial

Enjoy carefree shooting in tough en­vironments, thanks to comprehensive
dust and moisture resistance mea­sures that help prevent water and dust
from entering the body. These mea­sures include sealing around the but­tons and dials, as well as a protective
double-layered structure that tightly
interlocks panels and components.

Note: This camera is desi gned for optimal dus t and moi s-

ture resistance, but is not wate rproof or spla shproof.

To keep your photos blemish-free,
a special anti-static coating on the
surface of the optical filter prevents
adhesion of dry and moist dust par­ticles to lenses being changed. An
anti-dust mechanism also vibrates at
high speed when you select Clean­ing Mode, to remove any particles
adhering to the filter.

Anti-dust system

Image sensor

Optical filter
with anti-static
coating

Dust particles
dislodged by vibration

Power supply via USB Anti-dust system and coatingDust and moisture resistance

Operation of the

NEW

7S II can be
powered via USB connection to a PC
or mobile battery. This conserves
the camera’s batter y, allowing you
extended use of the camera without
worrying that the battery will run
out. When the camera is turned off,
the battery can be charged via the
same connection.

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Enriched functionality for file transfers and more

Connect to smartphones and tablets with one touch!

Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
(Near Field Communication)*, you
can instantly transfer a photo or
MP4 movie to an Android™ device
simply by touching the
the receiving smartphone or tablet,
then upload it directly to your favor­ite SNS with ease. Setting up your
mobile device is as simple as down­loading a free PlayMemories Mobile
app (www.sony.net/pmm/).

* Requires NFC-compatible Android device.

PlayMemories Camera Apps

The exciting application download
service, PlayMemories Camera
Apps, lets you add new functions to
your camera’s existing feature set
to heighten photographic expres­sion according to your own creative
needs. Time-lapse records images
at intervals and combines them
for a dramatic time-lapse movie

PlayMemories Home™ Capture One Express (for Sony)

Easy-to-use image management
software installs onto Windows
and Mac computers. Use it for easy
viewing, editing and printing. You
can also upload and share content
via network services.

7S II with

Note:
Features are
different on
Mac and
Windows
versions.

www.sony.net/pmca

and Smart Remote Control lets you
control the various settings from a
smartphone or tablet. Many more
apps are also available, including
Star Trail, Liveview Grading and
Smooth Reflection.

Note: Requires a valid Sony Entertainment Network

account. Some apps require a fee. Availability of
PlayMemories Camera Apps and each app varies
according to country or region.

Capture One Express (for Sony)
is a RAW converter that can be
downloaded for free from Phase
One. Great for rendering colors and
details with incredible precision, it
features flexible digital asset man­agement, all essential adjustment
tools and fast, responsive perfor­mance in one convenient, customiz­able, integrated solution.

* Requires NFC-compatible Android device.

More precise white balance adjustment

The

7S II offers more white balance

NEW

adjustment steps (twice as many on
the amber-blue axis; four times as
many on the green-magenta axis)
than the

7S, so you can finely tune
white balance with more subtle preci­sion for more natural colors.

Multi Frame NR (Noise Reduction)

This mode composites four shots
to significantly suppress noise and
raise sensitivity, letting you clearly
capture dark scenes without a
tripod or flash. Camera shake blur
is also lowered while contrast and
detail are raised.

1200-zone Evaluative Metering

Ample data from 1200-zone meter­ing and focal plane phase-detection
AF points allows for more precise
control of light volume from an exter­nal flash that complements ambient
light. Choose Multi-segment, Center­weighted or Spot metering mode.

Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Auto HDR composites the best de­tails from three exposures to expand
the dynamic range of your images
from darkest shadows to brightest
highlights and capture all the tonal
gradations seen by your naked eye.

Image Data Converter

Advanced features enable manipu­lation, conversion and management
of full-resolution RAW images. You
can expertly adjust exposure, white
balance, tonal curves, saturation,
contrast, hue and sharpness — as
well as apply DRO and vignetting
compensation.

D-range Optimizer (DRO)

In difficult lighting, DRO corrects
your images to achieve smoother,
more natural gradations with more
detail in the highlights and shad­ows. You can use it during con­tinuous shooting and when photo­graphing moving subjects.

Focus Magnifier & Peaking function

You can clearly magnify the image
to simplify manual fine-tuning of
the focus whether shooting still im­ages or movies. The Peaking func­tion can also be activated to colorize
the most sharply focused areas of
your image for quick confirmation.

Bright Monitoring

NEW

This function that boosts image
brightness by changing shutter
speed, for example, can be as­signed to a customizable button for
easy access when shooting a starry
sky or other dark scene.

ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed

NEW

Prevent blur in a shot of a mov­ing subject by setting a shutter
speed at which ISO sensitivity starts
changing when ISO AUTO (while in
P or A mode, or in Multi Frame NR)
is selected.

Clear Image Zoom

Whether shooting still images or
movies, this feature digitally zooms
the center of your image up to 2x
with nearly imperceptible degrada­tion, thanks to proprietar y By Pixel
Super Resolution Technology.

Number of recordable frames for single media

Memory Stick PRO Duo

(

Standard 1,800 3,600 7,200 14,000

Fine 1,300 2,650 5,300 10,500

Extra fine 74 0 1,500 3,000 6,000

RAW (Compressed) & JPEG 395 800 1,600 3,200

RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG 240 485 980 1,950

RAW (Compressed) 560 1,100 2,250 4,600

RAW (Uncompressed) 295 590 1,150 2,400

, Image size L 12M, aspect ratio 3:2)

8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

Movie recording time for single media

(Hours:Minutes:Seconds)

16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB

XAVC S

30p/25p, 100M - - 1:15:00 2:35:00

4K

XAVC S

30p/25p, 60M - - 2:05:00 4:15:00

4K

XAVC S

24p, 100M - - 1:15:00 2:35:00

4K

XAVC S

24p, 60M - - 2:05:00 4:15:00

4K

XAVC S

60p/50p, 50M - - 2:35:00 5:10:00

HD

XAVC S

30p/25p, 50M - - 2:35:00 5:10:00

HD

XAVC S

24p, 50M - - 2:35:00 5:10:00

HD

XAVC S

120p/100p, 100M - - 1:15:00 2:35:00

HD

XAVC S

120p/100p, 60M - - 2:05:00 4:15:00

HD

30p/25p, 16M

XAVC S
HD

(High Frame Rate)

24p, 12M

XAVC S
HD

(High Frame Rate)

AVCHD 60i/50i, 24M (FX) 1:25 :00 3:00:00 6:00:00 12:05:00

AVCHD 60i/50i, 17M (FH) 2:00:00 4:05:00 8:15 :00 16:35:00

AVCHD 60p/50p, 28M(PS) 1: 15:00 2:30:00 5:05:00 10: 15:00

AVCHD 24p/25p, 24M (FX) 1:25 :00 3:00:00 6:00:00 12:05:00

AVCHD 24p/25p, 17M (FH) 2:00:00 4:05:00 8:15 :00 16:35:00

MP4 60p/50p, 28M 1:15 :00 2:35:00 5:20:00 10:40:00

MP4 30p/25p, 16M 2:00:00 4: 10:00 8:25 :00 16:55:00

1280 x 720,

MP4

30p/25p, 6M

• Recom mended memor y cards for mo vie reco rding in
AVCHD/MP4 f ormats: Memo ry Stick PRO Du o (Mark 2),
Memor y Stick PRO- HG Duo, SD m emory card/SDHC
memor y card/SDXC mem ory c ard (Clas s 4 or more)

• Recom mended memor y card for mov ie recording in X AVC S
forma t: SDXC mem ory c ard high er than C lass 10

• The nu mbers i n the table show a pproxi mate max imum
recorda ble time obtai ned by tot aling all movi e file s.

• AVCHD movies a re autom atically div ided into separ ate files
up to a max imum of 2G B each.

- - 1:55:00 3:55:00

- - 1: 55:00 3:55:00

5:20:00 10:55:00 22:00:00 44:10:00

AF illuminator/
Self-t imer lamp

Remote
sensor

Lens
release
button

Image sensor

Mount index

Mount

Contacts

Microphone jack
Headphones jack

Hook for shoul der strap

Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Charge lamp

HDMI micro jack

Front dial

Power switch/Shut ter button

C2 (Custom 2) but ton

Mode dial lock release button

Built-in microphone

Image
sensor
position
mark

Speaker

C1 (Custom 1)
button

Exposure
compensation
dial

Mode di al

Multi I nterface Sh oe

Hook for
shoulder strap

Battery inser tion slot

Access la mp

Tripod so cket hole

MOVIE button

Memor y card cover

For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button
For viewing: Enlarge bu tton

Diopter-adjustment dial

Eye sensor

Viewnder

MENU butto n

For shooting:
Fn but ton
For viewing:

N mark

Send to
Smartphone
button

Monitor
Playb ack button

AF/MF/AEL switch lever

For shooting:
AF/MF bu tton /A EL button
For viewing:
Image index button

Rear dia l

Contro l
wheel

For shooting:
C4 (Custom 4) butto n
For viewing:
Delete button

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High-performance options meet your exacting demands

FE lenses clearly match camera capabilities

Broaden your photographic horizons with Sony's expanding line of 35mm full-frame compatible E-mount
lenses. The
camera’s high sensitivity delivers.

FE 28mm F2

(SEL28F20)

Sonnar T*
FE 35mm F2.8 ZA

(SEL35F28Z)

FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

(SEL24240)

7S II lets you take full advantage of all 13 of them and maximize the image quality that the

Ultra Wide Converter

(SEL075UWC)

Sonnar T*
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA

(SEL55F18Z)

FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

(SEL2870)

Fisheye Converter

(SEL057FEC)

FE 90mm F2.8
Macro G OSS

(SEL90M28G)

FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

(SEL70200G)

Vario-Tessar T*
FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

(SEL1635Z)

FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS

(SELP28135G)

Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA

(SEL35F14Z)

Vario-Tessar T*
FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

(SEL2470Z)

Flash Units / Flash Accessories

Flash

HVL-F60M

Off-C amera Shoe
for Fla sh

FA-CS1M

Flash

HVL-F43M

Exter nal
Batter y Adaptor

FA-EB1AM

Flash

HVL-F32M

Multi F lash Cable

FA-MC1AM

Flash

HVL-F20M

Exten sion Cable

FA-EC1AM

Lights / Monitor / Bracket

Batter y Video IR Lig ht

HVL-LEIR1

Clip- on LCD Monitor

CLM-FHD5

Ring Li ght

HVL-RL1

Bracket

VCT-55LH

Batter y Video Ligh t

HVL-LE1

Batter y Video Ligh t

HVL-LBPC

Microphones

Cases & Straps

XLR Ada ptor Kit

XLR-K2M

Shotg un
Microphone

ECM-CG60

Stereo
Microphone

ECM-XYST1M

Soft Ca rrying Cas e

LCS-ELCB

Soft Ca rrying Cas e

LCS-PSC7

Lens Accessories

Vertical Grip

PZ

Circul ar PL Filters

VF-4 9CPAM / 55CPAM /
62CPAM / 67CPAM /
72CPAM / 77 CPAM

MC Protec tors

VF-4 9MPAM / 55MPAM/
62MPAM / 67MPAM
72MPAM / 77 MPAM

Vertic al Grip

VG-C2EM

Body Ca se

LCS-EBF

Back Pac k

LCS-BP3

A-mount full-frame lenses
expand perspectives

With a Sony L A-EA3 or LA-EA4 mount adaptor, you can
attach to the
full-frame lens lineup, including super telephoto and
legendary ZEISS® lenses, that deliver optical
performance praised by serious photographers.

7S II any member of the Sony A-mount

Lens compatibility

The 7S II is compatible with nearly all lenses from
Sony’s extensive lineups. E-mount lenses can be mount­ed directly on the camera, while A-mount lenses require
the use of a mount adaptor. Whichever Sony lens you
choose — whether A-mount or E-mount, with or without
OSS — you can be sure of outstanding performance and
optimized image stabilization.

FE
lens

or

LA- EA4

LA- EA4

LA-EA 3

or

LA-EA 3

DT
lens

Body Ca p

ALC-B1EM

Soft Ca rrying Cas e
(for le ns)

LCS-BBL LCS-BBXL LCS-FEA1LCS-BBM

Power Accessories

Recha rgeable
Batter y Pack

NP-FW50

Batter y Charger

BC-QM1

Accesso ry Kit

ACC-TRW

AC Adapt or

AC-PW20

Rear Len s Cap

ALC-R1EM

Mount Adaptors

Mount
Adaptor

LA-EA4

Mount
Adaptor

LA-EA3

Soft Ca rrying Cas e

LCS-SC21

Tripods / Remote Commander / Memory Cards / Others

Eyepie ce Cup

FDA-EP16

Remote
Commande r and
IR Recei ver Kit

RMT-VP1K

Remote C ommander

RM-VPR1

Tripod

VCT-P300

Remote C ontrol
Tripod

VCT-VPR1

Remote
Commander

RMT-DSLR2

Shoul der Strap

STP-XH1

Screen P rotect
Semi Ha rd Sheet

PCK-LM15

Shoe Ca p

FA-SHC1M

Shoul der Strap

STP-XH70

HDMI Ca ble
(Micro)

DLC-HEU15/30

SD Memo ry Card

Memor y Stick