Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
E-mount
Instruction Manual
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.
5-021-320-11(1)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/
ILCE-7SM3
English
Check out the Help Guide!
The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your
computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items,
advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera.
Scan
here
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ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide
Instruction Manual
(this book)
This manual introduces some
basic functions.
For the quick start guide, see
“Startup guide” (page6). The
“Startup guide” introduces the
initial procedures from when you
open the package until you release
the shutter for the first shot.
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In-Camera Guide
The [In-Camera Guide] shows
explanations of the menu
items on the monitor of the
camera.
You can quickly pull up information
during shooting.
On the menu screen, select an
item for which you want to view
a description, and then press the
(Delete) button.
Table of contents
Check out the Help Guide! ....................................................... 2
Startup guide
1: Checking the camera and the supplied items ..................... 6
2: Preparing the battery pack
3: Inserting a memory card into the camera
4: Attaching a lens
5: Setting the language and the clock
6: Shooting images
Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto)
Shooting movies
Basic operations
Using the control wheel ..........................................................16
Using the multi-selector
Using the mode dial
Shooting mode details
Using the MENU button
Using the C (custom) buttons
Using the Fn (Function) button
Using the DISP (Display Setting) button
Using the shooting functions
Focusing ................................................................................. 30
Selecting the focus method (
Selecting the focus area (
Focusing on eyes
Shooting with drive modes
(continuous shooting/self-timer)
Cont. Shooting
Touch functions when shooting
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Focus Mode) ............ 30
Focus Area) .................... 32
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Using a smartphone and a computer
Transferring images to a smartphone ....................................41
Managing and editing images on a computer
Finding functions from MENU
List of MENU items ................................................................. 44
(Shooting) tab ........................................................44
(Exposure/Color) tab ............................................... 49
(Focus) tab ............................................................. 52
(Playback) tab ......................................................... 55
(Network) tab ............................................................57
(Setup) tab .............................................................. 59
(My Menu) tab ......................................................... 64
Identifying parts
Identifying parts ..................................................................... 65
Front side
Rear side
Top side
Sides
Bottom
Basic icons
During still image shooting
During movie recording
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About this product/Notes on use
Notes on using your camera...................................................77
Troubleshooting
Memory cards that can be used
Specifications
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Index ..................................................................... 88
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Startup guide
1: Checking the camera and the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• Battery charger (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
(supplied in some countries/
regions)
* Multiple power cords may be
supplied with this equipment.
Use the appropriate one that
matches your country/region.
See page 80.
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FZ100 (1)
• USB Type-C® cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Body cap (1) (Attached to the
camera)
• Cable Protector (1)
• Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the
camera)
• Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to
the camera)
• Instruction Manual (1) (this
manual)
• Reference Guide (1)
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2: Preparing the battery pack
1
Insert the battery pack into
the battery charger.
• Place the battery pack on the
battery charger in the direction
of . Slide the battery pack in
the direction of the arrow as far
as it will go.
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Connect the battery charger
to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using the power cord
(supplied).
• When charging starts, the
CHARGE lamp on the battery
charger will light up. When
charging is finished, the CHARGE
lamp and all indicators turn off.
3
Insert the battery pack into
the camera.
• Open the battery cover, and
then insert the battery pack
while pressing the lock lever.
• Push the battery pack until it
locks into place, and then close
the cover.
CHARGE lamp
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Lock lever
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To charge the battery with the battery pack inserted into
the camera
Turn off the power of the camera, and connect the USB Type-C terminal on
the camera to an external power source such as a commercially available
USB AC adapter or mobile battery using a USB cable. When a device
compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) is connected to the camera,
fast charging is possible.
Note
• USB charging is not possible from the Multi/Micro USB Terminal.
• Operation with all USB-PD-compatible devices is not guaranteed.
• We recommend using a USB-PD-compatible device with an output of 9V/3A
or 9V/2A.
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3: Inserting a memory card into the camera
You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with
this camera (page 82).
1
Open the memory card cover.
2
Insert the memory card into the
Slot 1.
• Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support
CFexpress Type A memory cards and
SD memory cards.
• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card
with the label facing the monitor, and
an SD memory card with the terminal
facing the monitor. Insert the card until
it clicks into place.
• You can change which memory
card slot to use by selecting MENU
(Shooting) [Media]
Rec. Media Settings]
[
[Prioritize Rec. Media]. The Slot 1 is
used in the default settings.
Hint
• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is
recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable
performance of the memory card (page 45).
Slot 1 Slot 2
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4: Attaching a lens
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap
from the rear of the lens.
• When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free environment to
keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
2
While aligning the white
index marks (mounting
indexes), push the lens
gently toward the camera.
Then, turn the lens slowly
in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks into place.
• Make sure that the mount is
facing down to prevent dust
and debris from entering the
camera.
Note
• If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens.
• Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus
adjustment.
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To remove the lens
Keep pressing the lens release
button and turn the lens in the
direction of the arrow until it stops.
Lens release button
Compatible lenses
You can use lenses compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format or APS-C
size dedicated lenses on this camera. When you use APS-C size dedicated
lenses, the angle of view will correspond to approximately 1.5 times the
focal length indicated on the lens.
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5: Setting the language and the clock
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Control wheel
1
Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.
2
Select the desired language and then press the center of the
control wheel.
3
Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the area/date/time
confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control
wheel.
4
Select the desired geographic location, set [Daylight Savings],
and then press the center.
• [Daylight Savings] can be switched on/off using the top/bottom of
the control wheel.
5
Set the date format (year/month/day), and press the center.
6
Set the date and time (hour/minute/second), and press the
center.
• To set the date and time or geographic location again at a
later point, select MENU
[Area/Date/Time Setting].
(Setup) [Area/Date]
Note
• The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at
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6: Shooting images
Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto)
This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto]
mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses
and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting
conditions.
1
Set the mode dial to
(Auto Mode).
The shooting mode will be set to
(Intelligent Auto).
• Turn the mode dial while
pressing the mode dial lock
release button in the center of
the mode dial.
2
Adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle, and hold the
camera. Alternatively, look through the viewfinder and hold the
camera.
3
When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge the appearance of
subjects by rotating the zoom ring.
4
Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a
beep sounds and the indicator
(such as) lights up.
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Press the shutter button fully down.
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To play back images
Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the
desired image using the control wheel.
To delete displayed image
Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select
[Delete] using the control wheel on the confirmation screen, and then
press the center of the control wheel to delete the image.
To shoot images in various shooting modes
Set the mode dial to the desired mode depending on the subject or
purpose of shooting (page18).
Shooting movies
You can set the recording format and exposure and record movies by
using the dedicated menu items for movies.
1
Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
• Turn the mode dial while
pressing the mode dial lock
release button in the center of
the mode dial.
2
Press the MOVIE (Movie)
button to start recording.
3
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
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MOVIE (Movie) button
To play back movies
Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Select a
movie to play back using the control wheel, and press the center of the
control wheel to start playback.
To change the exposure mode for movies (P/A/S/M)
MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Mode] Select
the desired exposure mode depending on the subject or purpose of
shooting (page 19).
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Basic operations
Using the control wheel
On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button,
you can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or by
pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your
selection is confirmed when you press the center of the control wheel.
• The DISP (Display Setting), / (Drive Mode), and ISO ( ISO)
functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control wheel.
In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom
side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the
control wheel.
• During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing
the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
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Using the multi-selector
You can move the focus area by pushing the multi-selector up/down/left/
right. You can also assign a function to be activated when you press the
center of the multi-selector.
• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more
precisely.
• You can move the focus area when [ Focus Area] is set to the
following parameters:
– [Zone]
– [Spot]
– [Expand Spot]
– [Tracking: Zone]
– [Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot L]
– [Tracking: Expand Spot]
• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multiselector in the default settings.
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Using the mode dial
Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and
purpose of shooting.
• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in
the center of the mode dial.
Shooting mode details
The modes on the mode dial are divided into still image shooting modes,
movie recording modes, and registration recall modes.
(A) Still image shooting modes
(B) Movie recording modes
(C) Registration recall modes
Hint
• The menu items displayed vary depending on the mode dial setting
(pages23, 44).
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(A) Still image shooting modes
The shooting mode you select determines how to adjust the aperture (F
value) and shutter speed.
Mode dial Shooting mode Description
Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the
Aperture Priority The aperture value is given priority
Shutter Priority The shutter speed is given priority
Manual Exposure Manually adjust both the aperture
scene recognition.
exposure adjusted automatically
(both the shutter speed and the
aperture value). You can set shooting
functions such as [
and the shutter speed is adjusted
automatically.
Select this when you want to blur the
background or focus on the entire
screen.
and the aperture value is adjusted
automatically.
Select this when you want to shoot a
fast-moving subject without blurring,
or when you want to shoot a water
or light trail.
value and shutter speed.
You can shoot with your favorite
exposure.
ISO].
(B) Movie recording modes
Mode dial Shooting mode Description
Movie You can set the exposure mode for
S&Q Motion You can set the exposure mode for
movie shooting.
S&Q Motion shooting.
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The method for setting the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) in
the movie recording modes depends on the MENU
[Shooting Mode] [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting.
(Shooting)
When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]:
MENU (Shooting) [Shooting Mode] [Exposure Mode] or
Exposure Mode] Select the desired exposure mode from among
[
P/A/S/M.
When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode]:
You can use the custom button to which [Av Auto/Manual Switch] or
[Tv Auto/Manual Switch] under [Auto/Manual Swt. Set.] is assigned
to switch between the automatic setting and manual setting for each
aperture value and shutter speed. If you select the manual setting, turn
the front/rear dial and set the desired value.
(C) Registration recall modes
Mode dial Shooting mode Description
1/2/3
Recall Camera Setting
You can call up frequently used
modes and numerical value settings
that have been registered* in
advance then shoot the images.
* In [ Camera Set. Memory],
you can register various shooting
settings, such as the exposure
mode (P / A / S / M), aperture (F
value), and shutter speed.
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Using the MENU button
The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can
change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting
and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen.
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Menu tab
Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting,
playback, network settings, etc.
Menu group
In each tab, menu items are grouped by function.
The number assigned to the group is the serial number in the tab.
Refer to the number to determine the location of the group in use.
Menu item
Select the function you want to set or execute.
Hint
• The name of the selected tab or group is displayed at the top of the screen.
• For a list of items displayed on the menu screen, see “List of MENU items”
(page 44).
• When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], touch operations on the menu screen
are possible.
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Basic operations on the menu screen
Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
Move within the menu tree and find the desired menu
item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the
control wheel.
• The displayed menu items differ between the still image shooting
modes and movie recording modes (page 23).
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Menu tabs Menu groups Menu items
Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu
item.
The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will
appear on the monitor.
Select a parameter or execute the function.
• If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU
button and go back to the previous screen.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
You will return to the shooting screen or playback screen.
Hint
• You can display the menu screen by assigning the [MENU] function to a
custom key using [
then pressing that key.
Custom Key Setting] or [ Custom Key Setting], and
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Relationship between the mode dial and menu screen
The menu groups and menu items displayed in the [Shooting],
[Exposure/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the mode dial
setting.
Still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M)
• Menu items for shooting still images are displayed.
Movie recording modes ( /S&Q)
• Menu items for recording movies are displayed.
Icons used in this manual
Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes
:
(AUTO/P/A/S/M)
Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes
:
(Movie/S&Q)
Menu items displayed in both the still image shooting modes
:
and movie recording modes
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Using the C (custom) buttons
If you assign frequently used functions to the custom buttons (C1 to C4)
in advance, you can quickly call up those functions simply by pressing the
button during shooting or playback.
Recommended functions are assigned to the custom buttons by default.
To check/change the functions of the custom buttons
You can confirm the function currently assigned to each custom button
via the following procedure.
MENU
[ Custom Key Setting] or [ Custom Key Setting].
If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center
of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions
that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired
function.
(Setup) [Operation Customize] [ Custom Key Setting],
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Using the Fn (Function) button
If you press the Fn (function) button during shooting, a menu (function
menu) containing frequently used functions such as the Drive Mode and
Focus Mode is displayed on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the
functions.
Example of function menu
The displayed items differ depending on the camera status.
Hint
• Use MENU (Setup) [Operation Customize] [Fn Menu Settings]
to register your favorite functions in the function menu. You can register
12functions for shooting still images and 12functions for shooting movies
separately.
• When [Touch Operation] is set to [On], touch operations on the menu screen
are possible.
1
Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a
screen mode other than [For viewfinder].
2
Press the Fn (Function) button.
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3
Press the top/bottom/left/
right side of the control
wheel to select a function
to set.
4
Turn the front dial to select the desired setting, and press the
center of the control wheel.
• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
Using the Fn button in the [For viewfinder] display
If you press the Fn button while the monitor display is set to
[For viewfinder], you can directly operate items you want to change.
In the auto mode
In the P/A/S/M mode
• The displayed contents and their positions shown in the illustrations are
just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
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To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens
Select the icon for the desired function
and then press the center of the control
wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the
function will appear. Follow the operating
guide to adjust settings.
Operating guide
Note
• Items that are grayed out on the [For viewfinder] screen cannot be changed
by pressing the Fn button.
• Some settings, such as [ Creative Look] and [ Picture Profile], cannot
be operated on the [For viewfinder] screen unless you enter the dedicated
setting screen.
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Using the DISP (Display Setting) button
By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content
displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display
switches each time the DISP button is pressed.
Hint
• The monitor can be turned off with the DISP button. Add a check mark
to [Monitor Off] under MENU
[DISP (Screen Disp) Set] [Monitor].
During shooting (Monitor)
Display All Info. No Disp. Info. Histogram Level For viewfinder
Display All Info.
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(Setup) [Operation Customize]
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During shooting (Viewfinder)
Level No Disp. Info. Histogram Level
• To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP
button while looking into the viewfinder.
During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder)
Display Info. Histogram No Disp. Info. Display Info.
• If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the
corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/
underexposed warning).
• The settings for playback are also applied in [ Auto Review].
Note
• The displayed contents and their position shown in the illustration are just a
guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
• The following are not displayed in the default settings.
– Monitor Off
– Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder)
• The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set
separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the
viewfinder.
• In the movie recording modes, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If
the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], the display will switch to all
information when movie shooting starts.
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