Sony ILCE7SB Using the software

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your

camera.

• Image Data Converter

• PlayMemories Home

• Remote Camera Control

For details on installation, see pages 81 to 84.

You can find the system requirements for the software at the following

URL:

www.sony.net/pcenv/

System requirements

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 Page Introduction of functions Exposure Comp. (35) Features of this camera ISO/Multi Frame NR (35) White Balance (35) How to operate or customize the camera Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Functions built into this camera Creating an image database file Shooting with an E-mount lens compatible APS-C size 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 Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Front side Rear side Page Top side/Side view Attaching a cable protector Bottom view Connection plate cover List of icons on the monitor 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 Charging the battery pack using the battery charger 1 2 wall outlet (wall socket). Page 5 micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Preparing the camera Charging time (Full charge) Charging by connecting to a computer Checking the remaining battery charge To remove the battery pack Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Preparing the camera 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 Setting the date/time and area again Shooting a clear image without camera shake MENU button t (Camera Settings) 7 t [SteadyShot] t Select the desired setting. Camera shake warning indicator Using the SteadyShot function Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Holding the camera properly Removing the Eyepiece cup Remove the Eyepiece cup. Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 You can shoot images without the shutter sound. 6 Silent Shooting 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) 1 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. MENU button t (Camera Settings) 2 t [Record Setting] t Select the desired mode. Record Setting When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 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 t desired application to launch. Using the software http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using Image Data Converter http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Installing Image Data Converter 1 your computer. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Using PlayMemories Home Viewing images on a computer Installing PlayMemories Home 1 installation. following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. 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 Specifications Camera Page Battery charger BC-TRW AC Adaptor AC-UD10/AC-UUD11 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Page Page Index