Sony ILCE-7M2 Identifying parts

Before use

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

When the lens is removed

APower switch/Shutter button

BFront dial

CRemote sensor

DWi-Fi antenna (built-in)

ELens release button

FBuilt-in microphone*1

GAF illuminator (37)/Self-timer

lamp

HMount index

IImage sensor*2

JMount

KContacts*2

*1 Do not cover this part during movie

recording.

Doing so may cause noise or lower

the volume.

*2 Do not directly touch these parts.

Front side

Contents

Main Page CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in Canada For Customers in Europe Page Table of contents Functions list Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Selecting a shooting mode Various functions Using Wi-Fi functions Using applications Viewing images on a computer Others Index .............................................................96 Introduction of functions Exposure Comp. (37) Features of this camera ISO/Multi Frame NR (37) White Balance (37) How to operate or customize the camera Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Functions built into this camera Creating an image database file Notes on recording/playback Shooting with an E-mount lens compatible APS-C size Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor Notes on using the lenses and accessories Notes on the multi interface shoe Notes on shooting with the viewfinder Notes on recording for long periods of time Notes on importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to a computer Notes when playing movies on other devices Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi and NFC, etc.) temporarily Notes on wireless LAN Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Front side Rear side Page Top side/Side view Page Bottom view Connection plate cover Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE- 7M2K) List of icons on the monitor Monitor mode For playback Viewfinder mode Page Page Page Functions list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials How to use the Quick Navi screen Functions available on the Quick Navi screen 5 Operating the camera How to use the control wheel Page Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button 1 2 3 4 You can select the functions to be displayed when you press the Fn (Function) button. Functions that can be registered using the Fn (Function) button Functions that can be selected using the MENU button 1 2 3 (Camera Settings) Page Page (Custom Settings) Page Page (Wireless) (Application) (Playback) (Setup) Page Page Using the In-Camera Guide Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 Preparing the camera 4 5 micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adapto r to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 150 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging by connecting to a computer Checking the remaining battery charge To remove the battery pack Inserting a memory card (sold separately) When recording XAVC S format movies Memory cards that can be used Attaching a lens 1 2 3 1 2 Setting the date and time Checking or resetting the date/time and area Shooting a clear image without camera shake Camera shake warning indicator Using the SteadyShot function 1 [On] Page Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Holding the camera properly Removing the Eyepiece cup Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shooting and viewing images Recording movies 1 2 recording. Playing back images 1 2 To play back movies, press z on the control wheel. Switching between still images and movies Deleting images 1 2 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode The following shooting modes are available. Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. Functions available for each shooting mode Various functions Using the various functions Creative Style MENU button t (Camera Settings) t [ File Format ] t Select the desired mode. DRO/Auto HDR File Format Various functions The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] Record Setting MENU button t (Camera Settings) t [Picture Profile] t Select the desired setting. MENU button t (Setup) t [TC/UB Settings] t Select the desired setting. Customizing the picture quality (Picture Profile) Setting the time code (TC/UB Settings) Audio settings for movie recording Playback functions Using Wi-Fi functions Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions Connecting the camera to a wireless access point 1 2 Using applications Adding applications to the camera (Application downloading) Downloading applications 1 2 3 1 Select the desired application to launch. Viewing images on a computer Using the software System requirements http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using Image Data Converter 1 your computer. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Using PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home 1 installation. following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. http://www.sony.net/pm/ 2 1 following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use. The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Available recording time for a movie Notes on continuous movie recording Page Specifications Camera Page AC Adaptor AC-UD10/AC-UUD11 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K) Trademarks Index