Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Format (movie) You can select the movie file format. Recordable movie times Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card. JPEG/HEIF Switch Switches the file format (JPEG/HEIF) of the still image to be recorded. FTP Help Guide Refer to the “FTP Help Guide” when you want to transfer images to an FTP server.
On cleaning Names of parts Names of parts Front side Rear side Top side Sides Bottom Basic operations Touch operations on the monitor Using the control wheel Using the multi-selector Using the mode dial Using the MENU button Using the C (custom) buttons Using the Fn (Function) button Using the DISP (Display Setting) button Using the Delete button Using the AEL button Using the AF-ON button Using the front dial and rear dial Using the keyboard Basic icons In-Camera Guide Preparing the camera/Basic shootin
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Inserting/removing a memory card Attaching/removing a lens Setting language, date and time Basic shooting operations Confirmation before shooting Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies Finding functions from MENU Using the shooting functions Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set.
Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Face Memory Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Using the AF functions Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) Circ.
Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Peaking Display Adjusting the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Histogram display Reset EV Comp. (still image/movie) Exposure step (still image/movie) Exposure Std.
Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB Adding effects to images Creative Look (still image/movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timer(Single) Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Interval Shoot Func.
Proxy Settings APS-C S35 (Super35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Angle of view Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func. in Shooting:Touch Tracking Shutter settings Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Shutter Type e-Front Curtain Shut. Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Shoot.
Wireless Flash Red Eye Reduction FEL lock External Flash Set. Video Light Mode Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Remain Shoot Display (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Live View Display Set.
Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Audio Level Display TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Customizing the camera Contents of this chapter Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Registering and recalling camera settings Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg.
Av/Tv Rotate Function Ring(Lens) Lock Operation Parts Recording movies by pressing the shutter button REC w/ Shutter (movie) Monitor/viewfinder settings Select Finder/Monitor DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Viewing Contents of this chapter Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag.
Image Jump Method Protecting images (Protect) Adding information to images Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Rotating an image (Rotate) Extracting still images from a movie Photo Capture JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable Changing the camera settings Memory card settings Format Rec.
Write Serial Number Network settings Ctrl w/ Smartphone Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl WPS Push Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Security(IPsec) Reset Network Set. FTP Transfer Func. Viewfinder/monitor settings Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Viewfinder Magnifi.
USB Power Supply External output settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info.
Location Information Using a computer Recommended computer environment Connecting/disconnecting the camera and a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Managing and editing images on a computer Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop) Importing images to the computer Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Appendix Audio accessories compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe Vertical grip Mount Adaptor Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII How to use the “Help Guide” The “Help Guide” is a “Web Instruction Manual” that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the “Help Guide” to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the camera. (The “Help Guide” screens shown on this page are for reference only. They may differ from the actual on-screen display of your model.
Method C: Finding functions from MENU If you want to search for information while checking it against the MENU screen of the camera, use the “Finding functions from MENU” page. Select a MENU item from the list to go directly to the description page. Viewing information about related features “Related Topic” at the bottom of each page lists sections that contain information related to the description page currently being displayed.
To print all the pages, select the [ Printable PDF] button in the upper right corner of the top page. When the PDF file appears, use the printing menu of the browser to print it out. This function is not available for certain languages. Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer) To print only the page currently being displayed, select the [ screen appears, specify your printer. Print] button at the top of the page.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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)* * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. For still-image shooting The following memory cards can be used. CFexpress Type A memory cards SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards For movie recording Movie recording formats and compatible memory cards are as follows.
File Format Maximum recordable bit rate Supported memory card CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC S 4K 560Mbps XAVC HS 4K 500Mbps XAVC S-I 4K 1200Mbps XAVC S-I HD 890Mbps SDXC V60 or higher*2 CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) SDXC V60 or higher*2 CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) SDXC V90 or higher*3 CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) *1 *2 *3 *4 SDXC V90 or higher*4 When [ Frame Rate] is set to [240fps]/[200fps], you may need an SDX
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Precautions Refer also to “Notes on using your camera” in the Instruction Manual (supplied) for this product. On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications in this manual are based on an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), except where otherwise indicated. For the battery pack, the data are based on a battery pack that was fully charged until the charge lamp turned off.
If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer, and then format the memory card using this product. Do not use/store the product in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
Notes on using lenses When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens. (Only for models with a power zoom feature or interchangeable lens cameras) If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap or interchangeable lens cameras) When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view.
If you point the camera at an extremely strong light source while shooting images with a low ISO sensitivity, highlighted areas in the images may be recorded as black areas. On image data compatibility This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit. The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function frequently, turn the power on/off frequently, or set the monitor very bright. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Notes on memory card If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. If this happens, clean the image sensor quickly by following the steps below. 1 Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently.
During cleaning, the image sensor emits a vibrating noise. This is not a malfunction. Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII On cleaning Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Front side 1. Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. 2. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Visible light and IR sensor Do not cover this part during shooting. 3. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 4. Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rear side 1. Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. 2. Viewfinder 3. For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3) For viewing: (Protect) button 4. MENU button 5. Monitor (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
(A): Approx. 176° (B): Approx. 270° Do not apply excessive force when opening, closing, or rotating the monitor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 6. Eye sensor 7. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial. 8. C1 button (Custom button 1) 9.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Top side 1. Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center. 2. Rear dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. 3. Exposure compensation dial Pressing the lock button at the center switches the exposure compensation dial between the locked and unlocked status. The dial is unlocked when the lock button is popped up and the white line is visible. 4. MOVIE (Movie) button 5.
If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sides 1. HDMI type A jack 2. Speaker 3. (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. 4. (Headphones) jack 5. Charge lamp 6. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. 7. USB Type-C terminal 8.
9. (N-Mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. 10. SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) 11. SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
4. Insert the cable into one of the jacks. 5. Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (D). To remove the cable protector Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bottom 1. Lock lever 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
4. Tripod socket hole Supports 1/4-20 UNC screws Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch operations on the monitor By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. Touch operations (on the shooting screen) Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus). Touch a subject on the monitor to use the touch tracking function (Touch Tracking).
Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Mode dial Shooting mode Description A Aperture Priority The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Select this when you want to blur the background or focus on the entire screen. S Shutter Priority The shutter speed is given priority 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.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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. (A) Menu tab Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc. (B) Menu group In each tab, menu items are grouped by function.
(A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. You will return to the shooting screen or playback screen.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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. For details on functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7sm3/l/function.
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.
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 [ you enter the dedicated setting screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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. The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately. Hint The monitor can be turned off with the DISP button.
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.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the Delete button You can delete an image currently being displayed by pressing the (Delete) button. When a confirmation message appears after you press the (Delete) button, use the control wheel to select [Delete] and press the center. You can also delete two or more images at once. Select MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete]. Then, select the images you want to delete.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the AEL button If the subject does not reach the proper brightness even when you point the camera toward the subject and press the shutter button halfway down, you can press the AEL button at the desired brightness to perform metering and lock the exposure (AE lock function). Once the exposure is locked, refocus on the subject and shoot the image. Hint In the default settings, [AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the AF-ON button You can use the AF-ON button to adjust the focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down ([AF On] function) in the following cases: When you want to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. When you want to focus and release the shutter separately.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the front dial and rear dial You can use the front dial (A) or rear dial (B) to quickly change the setting values in the following cases: When you want to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed. When you want to change the camera settings during shooting. During playback, you can turn the dials to browse images.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Each time you press this key, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols.
Related Topic Copyright Info Access Point Set.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Basic icons This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). The examples are of the display when the screen is in the all-information display mode. The displayed content and positions are for reference only, and may differ from the actual display. Some icons may not be displayed depending on the camera settings. During still image shooting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recordable movie time for the currently displayed slot File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]. [ [ Movie Settings] is set to [60p 50M 4:2:0 8bit]. Actual movie recording time [Audio Level Display] is set to [On]. [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. (The ISO value automatically set by the camera is displayed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Charging the battery pack using a charger 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Place the battery pack on the battery charger aligning the direction of Slide the battery pack to the end. 2 (triangle) mark. Connect the power cord (supplied) to the battery charger, and connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). When charging starts, the CHARGE lamp (A) lights up in orange.
The actual status may differ depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack. Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 min. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. Note Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover and slide the switch to the LOCK side. To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. Then, slide the lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera You can use a USB cable to charge from an external power source, such as a commercially available USB AC adaptor or mobile battery. When a device compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) is connected to the camera, fast charging is possible. 1 Turn off the camera, and connect an external power source to the USB Type-C terminal on the camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the battery charger abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use an AC adaptor, etc. to shoot and play back images while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). This conserves the camera's battery power. We recommend using a USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) device that is compatible with an output of 9V/3A. 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera. 1 Slide the switch on the memory card cover to open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the slot 1. When using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2. Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.
You can change the memory card slot for recording by selecting MENU → Settings] → [Prioritize Rec. Media]. The Slot 1 is used in the default settings. (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Rec. Media To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/movie), select MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Rec. Media Settings] → [Recording Mode].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Attaching/removing a lens Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. 1 Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens. Lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Setting language, date and time The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. 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.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Confirmation before shooting This section introduces useful settings and functions that you should know when using the camera. We recommend that you confirm these settings and functions before using the camera. From each item name listed below, you can jump to the page explaining the respective functions. Preparing a memory card for use with this camera Format Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Selecting a memory card for recording Rec.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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).
The [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function under [Face/Eye AF] is enabled in the default settings, so you can use the Eye AF function immediately. To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) When you focus on the subject, the focus is locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway down. Switch to the desired composition and press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture. You can lock the focus on non-moving subjects. Set [ Focus Mode] to (Single-shot AF).
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can set both the shutter speed and aperture value automatically or manually. To select the focusing method ( Select setting [ (Continuous AF) or Focus Area]. Focus Mode/ Focus Area) (Manual Focus) for [ Focus Mode]. You can specify the focus area by Even during shooting with manual focus, you can temporarily switch to auto focus in the following ways. Press the custom key to which [AF On] is assigned, or press the shutter button halfway.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the mode dial. In the table below, the modes in which each MENU item is displayed are indicated by the still image/movie icons. : The menu item is displayed when the mode dial position is set to the still image shooting modes (A). : The menu item is displayed when the mode dial position is set to the movie recording modes (B).
Groups Menu items HLG Still Image Color Space Lens Compensation Format Rec. Media Settings: Prioritize Rec. Media Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode Media Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media Recover Image DB Display Media Info. File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File IPTC Information Copyright Info Write Serial Number File Settings Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Exposure Ctrl Type Shooting Mode Recall Camera Setting Camera Set. Memory Memory/Recall Media Reg.
Groups Menu items Silent Mode Settings Shutter Type e-Front Curtain Shut. Shutter/Silent Release w/o Lens Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Shoot. Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Audio Level Display Time Code Preset User Bit Preset Time Code Format TC/UB Time Code Run Time Code Make User Bit Time Rec SteadyShot SteadyShot Image Stabilization SteadyShot Adjust.
Groups Menu items Safety Zone Guideframe (Exposure/Color) tab Groups Menu items Auto Slow Shutter ISO Exposure ISO Range Limit ISO AUTO Min. SS Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Exposure Comp. Reset EV Comp. Exposure Comp. Exposure step Exposure Std. Adjust Metering Mode Face Priority in Multi Metering Metering Spot Metering Point AEL w/ Shutter Flash Mode Flash Comp. Exp.comp.set Flash Wireless Flash Red Eye Reduction External Flash Set.
(Focus) tab Groups Menu items Focus Mode Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Illuminator AF/MF Aperture Drive in AF AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Focus Area Focus Area Limit Switch V/H AF Area Focus Area Color AF Area Registration Focus Area Del. Regist. AF Area AF Area Auto Clear AF-C Area Display Phase Detect. Area Circ. of Focus Point AF Frame Move Amt Face/Eye Prior.
Groups Menu items Initial Focus Mag. Peaking Display Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Groups Menu items Select Playback Media Playback Target View Mode Enlarge Image Magnification Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Protect Selection/Memo Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Delete Delete Delete confirm. Rotate Copy Edit Photo Capture JPEG/HEIF Switch Cont.
Groups Menu items Ctrl w/ Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending Target Transfer/Remote Cnct. during Power OFF FTP Transfer Func. PC Remote Function Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Location Info Link Location Information Auto Time Correction Auto Area Adjustment WPS Push Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Frequency Band Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Function Bluetooth Pairing Disp Device Address IP Address Setting Wired LAN Display Wired LAN Info.
Groups Menu items Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Fn Menu Settings Operation Customize Different Set for Still/Mv DISP (Screen Disp) Set REC w/ Shutter Zoom Ring Rotate My Dial Settings Dial Setup Av/Tv Rotate Dial Customize Dial Ev Comp Function Ring(Lens) Lock Operation Parts Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Operation Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func.
Groups Menu items Auto Power OFF Temp. Volume Settings Sound Option 4ch Audio Monitoring Audio signals USB Connection USB USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings External Output HDMI Info.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Using the shooting functions”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set.
Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF in Focus Mag. AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Peaking Display Adjusting the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Histogram display Reset EV Comp. (still image/movie) Exposure step (still image/movie) Exposure Std.
Interval Shoot Func. Setting the image quality and recording format File Format (still image) RAW File Type JPEG/HEIF Switch JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Aspect Ratio HLG Still Image Color Space File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) S&Q Settings Proxy Settings APS-C S35 (Super35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Angle of view Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func.
SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Remain Shoot Display (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Live View Display Set. Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Bright Monitoring Emph disp dur REC Marker Display Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1 Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). The shooting mode will be set to 2 (Intelligent Auto). Point the camera at the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO]. 1 Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. 1 Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 1 Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial. You can change the setting of the front/rear dial using MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Dial Setup].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2 Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Select the aperture value (F-value) using the front dial. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Ctrl Type You can select the method for setting the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) when shooting movies. With [P/A/S/M Mode], you can select from the P/A/S/M modes in the same way as the exposure mode for still images. With [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture value and shutter speed, like the exposure control system of a professional camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto/Manual Swt. Set. When shooting movies, you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture and shutter speed, as you would with the exposure control system of a professional camera. Set [Exposure Ctrl Type] to [Flexible Exp. Mode] beforehand. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Auto/Manual Swt. Set.] → desired setting item.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Movie: Exposure Mode You can set the exposure mode for movie shooting. The setting you have selected will be applied when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]. (Movie). 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU→ 3 Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Mode] → desired setting. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode You can select the exposure mode for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. The setting you have selected will be applied when [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]. You can change the setting and playback speed for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with [ S&Q Settings]. (S&Q Motion). 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU → 3 Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Auto Slow Shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses Auto Slow Shutter. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single-shot AF: The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. Automatic AF: [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of the subject.
Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances Hint In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function. When you set the focus to infinity in [Manual Focus] mode or [DMF] mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking the monitor or the viewfinder. Note [Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports phase detection AF.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the subject. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area When [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area” depending on the subject or situation. When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA3 or LA-EA5) (sold separately), the focusing frame for “When focusing on a smaller area” may be displayed.
If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. Hint When [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot] or [Expand Spot], you can move the focusing frame over a greater distance at a time with the multi-selector by setting [ AF Frame Move Amt] to [Large]. You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required function varies depending on the setting method. You can refer to the related functions under “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focusing on human eyes The camera can automatically detect faces and eyes and focus on the eyes (Eye AF). The following explanation is for cases where the detection target is human. The faces of up to 8 subjects can be detected. There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.
3. Point the camera at the face of a human, and press the key to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function. To shoot a still image, press the shutter button while pressing the key. To focus on the eyes of an animal Set [ Face/Eye Subject] to [Animal] before shooting. If the detection target is an animal, eyes can be detected only when shooting still images. Animal faces are not detected.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Sets whether or not the camera detects faces or eyes inside the focus area while performing autofocus, and then focuses on the eyes automatically (Eye AF). 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Focuses on the faces or eyes with priority if there are faces or eyes inside or around the designated focus area.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Selects the target to be detected with the Face/Eye AF function. 1 (Shooting) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ MENU → Face/Eye Subject] → desired setting. Menu item details Human: Detects human faces/eyes. Animal: Detects animal eyes. Hint To detect animal eyes, arrange the composition so that both eyes and the nose of the animal are within the angle of view.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus on the left eye or right eye when [ 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Human]. Right/Left Eye Select] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The camera automatically detects either the left eye or right eye. Right Eye: The right eye of the subject (the eye on the left side from the photographer’s perspective) is detected.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Sets whether or not to display the face/eye detection frame when a face or eyes are detected. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/Eye Frame Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays a detection frame when a face or eyes are detected. Off: Does not display a detection frame when a face or eyes are detected.
If you want the face or eye detection frame to disappear within a certain period of time after the camera has focused on the face or eye, set [AF Area Auto Clear] to [On]. Note If the subject is moving too much, the detection frame may not be displayed correctly over their eyes. The eye detection frame is not displayed when the Eye AF function is unavailable. Even if [ Face/Eye Frame Disp.] is set to [Off], a green focusing frame will be displayed over faces or eyes that are in focus.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face Memory Sets personal face data. If you register faces in advance, the product can focus on the registered face as a priority. Up to eight faces can be registered. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [Face Memory] → desired setting item. Menu item details New Registration: Shoots and registers faces. Order Exchanging: When multiple faces are registered, the order of priority for the registered face data can be changed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory]. 1 (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ MENU → Regist. Faces Priority] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Focuses with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory]. Off: Focuses without giving higher priority to registered faces. Hint To use the [ [ [ Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Standard If you press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can recall useful functions such as automatically focusing on a subject in the center of the screen in accordance with the focus area settings. (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] or [ Custom Key Setting] 1 MENU → → desired key, then assign the [Focus Standard] function to the key. 2 Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [ Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical). This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scenes.
When [Focus Magnifier] is activated When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting. The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation. How to register focus area 1.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration]. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Del. Regist. AF Area].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [ Area]. 1 (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ MENU → that you want to use, and then select [OK]. The types of focus areas marked with Focus Focus Area Limit] → Add check marks to the focus areas (check mark) will be available as settings.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame. This function is useful when you want to move the focusing frame from one end to the other quickly. The function can be used when the following settings are selected for [ Focus Area].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Frame Move Amt (still image/movie) Sets the distance by which the focusing frame is moved when [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot], etc. You can quickly move the focusing frame by increasing the distance, such as in situations where the subject is moving a lot. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ AF Frame Move Amt] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: The focusing frame moves by the standard distance.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Area Color (still image/movie) You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the frame is difficult to see because of the subject, make it more visible by changing its color. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF-C Area Display You can set whether or not to display the area that is in focus when [ [Continuous AF] mode. 1 Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], in (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF-C Area Display] → desired setting. MENU → Menu item details On: Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Phase Detect. Area Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF area. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the Phase Detection AF area. Off: Does not display the Phase Detection AF area. Note Phase Detection AF is available only with compatible lenses. If an incompatible lens is attached, you will be unable to use Phase Detection AF.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Tracking Sensitivity You can select the AF track sensitivity when the subject goes out of focus in still image mode. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Tracking Sensitivity] → desired setting. Menu item details 5(Responsive)/4/3(Standard)/2/1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Transition Speed Sets the speed at which the focus position is moved when the target of the auto focus is switched during movie shooting. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Transition Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details 7 (Fast)/6/5/4/3/2/1 (Slow): Select a faster value to focus on the subject more quickly. Select a slower value to focus on the subject more smoothly.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity with which the focus switches to another subject when the original subject leaves the focus area during movie shooting. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF/MF Selector You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] or [ → desired button → [AF/MF Selector Hold] or [AF/MF Selector Toggle]. Custom Key Setting] Menu item details AF/MF Selector Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF w/ Shutter Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [AF w/ Shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF On You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [ 1 Focus Mode] will be applied. Press the AF-ON (AF On) button while shooting. When shooting a movie, you can perform auto-focusing while holding down the AF-ON button even in the manual focusing mode. Hint Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Hold Locks the focus while the key to which the Focus Hold function has been assigned is pressed. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] or [ → assign the [Focus Hold] function to the desired key. 2 Focus and press the key to which the [Focus Hold] function has been assigned. 3 Press the shutter button while holding down the key.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Pre-AF The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Note [Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted. During focusing operations, the screen may shake.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AF-S Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [ [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is remaining still. 1 MENU → Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Priority Set in AF-S] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AF-C Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when the continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Priority Set in AF-C] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF in Focus Mag. You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than the flexible spot. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [AF in Focus Mag.] → [On]. 2 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier].
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus easily. If a flash with an AF illuminator function is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, when the flash is turned on, the AF illuminator of the flash will turn on as well.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Drive in AF Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Aperture Drive in AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Focus Priority: Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize auto-focusing performance. Standard: Uses the standard aperture drive system.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU → 2 Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus. (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 MENU → 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Magnifier in MF Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Auto Magnifier in MF] → [On]. 1 MENU → 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing the center of the control wheel.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without operating the focus ring. 1 MENU → 2 Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier].
Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF in Focus Mag.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [Auto Magnifier in MF] or [Focus Magnifier] function. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [ Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details Full-frame shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x2.1: Displays a 2.1-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Sets the initial magnification scale for [Focus Magnifier] in the movie shooting mode. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] →[ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Peaking Display Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Peaking Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Peaking Display: Sets whether to display peaking. ([On] / [Off]) Peaking Level: Sets the level of enhancement of in-focus areas.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [ Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). 1 Release the exposure compensation dial lock, and turn the exposure compensation dial. + (over) side: Images become brighter.
You can operate the exposure compensation dial any time you want while the exposure compensation dial lock is released. The exposure compensation dial lock prevents unintentional changes to exposure compensation values. The settings of the exposure compensation dial will be prioritized over [ Exposure Comp.] or [Dial Ev Comp] in MENU. Only a value between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. To display the histogram on the shooting screen or playback screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button repeatedly. How to read the histogram The histogram indicates darker values toward the left and brighter values toward the right. The histogram changes depending on the exposure compensation.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Reset EV Comp. (still image/movie) Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [ exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1 MENU → Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the (Exposure/Color)→ [Exposure Comp.]→ [ Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings. Reset: Resets the settings. Related Topic Exposure Comp.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure step (still image/movie) You can adjust the setting increment for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [ Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.5EV/0.3EV Note Even if you set [ steps of 0.3EV. Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in Related Topic Exposure Comp.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Std. Adjust (still image/movie) Adjusts this camera's standard for the correct exposure value for each metering mode. (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [ 1 MENU → mode. 2 Select the desired value as the metering standard. Exposure Std. Adjust] → desired metering You can set a value from -1 EV to +1 EV in 1/6 EV increments.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” You can adjust the exposure in a range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV. 1 Set the exposure compensation dial to "0." 2 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Dial Ev Comp] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not enable exposure compensation with the front or rear dial.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [ D-Range Optimizer] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not adjust brightness and gradation.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [ 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Metering Mode] is set to [Multi]. Face Priority in Multi Metering] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The camera measures brightness based on detected faces. Off: The camera measures brightness using the [Multi] setting, without detecting faces.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [ parameters: Focus Area] is set to the following [Spot: S]/[Spot: M]/[Spot: L] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L] [Tracking: Expand Spot] 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Spot Metering Point] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AEL w/ Shutter Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [AEL w/ Shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when [ Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zebra Display Sets a zebra pattern, which appears over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you have set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Zebra Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Zebra Display: Sets whether to display the zebra pattern.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO (still image/movie) Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1 ISO on the control wheel → select desired setting. You can also select MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ ISO]. You can change the value by 1/3 EV steps by turning the front dial as well as by turning the control wheel.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO Range Limit (still image/movie) You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set manually. 1 (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ MENU → select the desired values.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is P (Program Auto) or A (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. This function is effective for shooting moving subjects. You can minimize subject blurring while also preventing camera shake. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ISO AUTO Min. SS] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [ White Balance] → desired setting.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. You can register 3 settings.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [ Balance] is set to [Auto]. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [ Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Shoots with standard auto white balance. The camera automatically adjusts the color tones. Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter AWB Lock You can set whether or not to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed when [ White Balance] is set to [Auto] or [Underwater Auto]. This function prevents unintentional changes to the white balance during continuous shooting or when shooting with the shutter button pressed halfway down. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Shutter AWB Lock] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shockless WB Sets the speed at which the white balance switches during movie recording, such as when the setting for [ Balance] or [ Priority Set in AWB] is changed. 1 MENU → White (Exposure/Color) → [White Balance] → [Shockless WB] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: The white balance will switch immediately if you change the white balance setting during movie recording.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Creative Look (still image/movie) “Looks” are presets for image creation preinstalled on the camera. With this function, you can choose the finish of the image by selecting a “Look.” In addition, you can fine-tune the contrast, highlights, shadows, fade, saturation, sharpness, sharpness range, and clarity for each “Look.” (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [ Creative Look].
The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer. VV: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. VV2: Creates an image with bright and vivid colors with rich clarity.
changed will return to their default values. Hint For [Sharpness], [Sharpness Range], and [Clarity], take a test shot and either enlarge and play it on the camera monitor, or output it to a playback device to check the effect. Then, readjust the setting if needed. Note [ Creative Look] is fixed to [ST] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [ Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [BW] or [SE], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Although [ Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, the function is designed for movies. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail].
HDR movie recording The camera can record HDR movies when a gamma from [HLG], [HLG1] to [HLG3] is selected in the picture profile. Picture profile preset [PP10] provides an example setting for HDR recording. Movies recorded using [PP10] can be viewed with a wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded and displayed faithfully, without looking under or over-exposed.
Max Point: Sets the maximum point of the knee point. (90% to 100%) Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity. (High / Mid / Low) Manual Set: Settings when [Manual] is selected for [Mode]. Point: Sets the knee point. (75% to 105%) Slope: Sets the knee slope. (-5 (gentle) to +5 (steep)) Color Mode Sets type and level of colors. In [Color Mode], only [BT.2020] and [709] are available when [Gamma] is set to [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3]. Movie: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Movie].
Crispning: Sets the crispening level. (0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening level)) Hi-Light Detail: Sets the [Detail] level in the high intensity areas. (0 to 4) To copy the settings to another picture profile number You can copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Color/Tone] → [ Picture Profile] → [Copy]. To reset the picture profile to the default setting You can reset the picture profile to the default setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → 2 (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode]. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Shooting: Normal shooting mode. Cont.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Shooting]. You can also set the continuous shooting by selecting MENU → Mode]. 2 (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
When the F-value is greater than F11 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot. The subject is not displayed in real-time on the monitor or viewfinder when shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode. The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Self-timer(Single) Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the 5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture, and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. 1 Press / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Self-timer(Single)].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1 Press / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Self-timer(Cont)]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1 Press / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Bracket]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode]. 2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select the image that suits your purpose after recording. Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Single Bracket].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 EV Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing (upper indicator) 3 images shifted by 0.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII WB bracket Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [WB bracket]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode]. 2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [DRO Bracket]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode]. 2 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bracket Settings You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Bracket: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). On this camera, you cannot create a movie from still images produced by interval shooting. (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func.] → [Interval Shooting] → [On]. 1 MENU → 2 MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func.
[AF/MF Selector Hold] [Regist. AF Area hold] [AWB Lock Hold] [My Dial 1 during Hold] to [My Dial 3 during Hold] If you set [Display as Group] to [On], still images shot with the interval shooting function will be displayed in groups. Still images shot with interval shooting can be played back continuously on the camera. If you intend to create a movie using the still images, you can preview the result.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. RAW & JPEG/RAW & HEIF: A RAW image and a JPEG or HEIF image are created at the same time.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. The file size of the image will be approximately half of that with [Uncompressed]. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG/HEIF Switch Switches the file format (JPEG / HEIF) of the still image to be recorded. The JPEG format has general compatibility. You can view and edit JPEG files in various environments. The HEIF format has high compression efficiency. The camera can record with high image quality and small file sizes in the HEIF format. Depending on the computer or software, you may not be able to view or edit HEIF files.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Selects the image quality when recording JPEG or HEIF images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard: Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] → desired setting.
Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) M: 3.4M 1840×1840 pixels S: 2.0M 1408×1408 pixels When recording in the APS-C-equivalent size When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) L: 5.1M 2768×1848 pixels M: 3.0M 2128×1416 pixels S: 1.3M 1376×920 pixels When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 4:3 Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) L: 4.6M 2464×1848 pixels M: 2.7M 1888×1416 pixels S: 1.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aspect Ratio 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The aspect ratio is 1:1.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HLG Still Image By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut compatible with BT.2020. [HLG Still Image] can only be set when shooting in the HEIF format. Set [JPEG/HEIF Switch] to [HEIF(4:2:0)] or [HEIF(4:2:2)], and [ File Format] to [HEIF] beforehand.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Color Space The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details sRGB: This is the standard color space of the digital camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details Characteristics File Format XAVC HS 4K Records 4K movies in the XAVC HS format. The XAVC HS format uses the HEVC codec, which has high compression efficiency. The camera can record movies with higher image quality than XAVC S movies but the same data volume.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting. 2 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Movie Settings] → [Record Setting] → desired setting. Example of setting values (A): Bit rate (B): Color sampling (C): Bit depth The higher the bit rate, the higher the image quality.
* Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size 24p* 30M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 120p/100p 280M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 120p/100p 200M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
When File Format is set to [XAVC S-I 4K] Rec Frame Rate * Record Setting Size 60p/50p 600M 4:2:2 10bit/500M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra 30p/25p 300M 4:2:2 10bit/250M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra 24p* 240M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky. Sound will not be recorded. (S&Q Motion).
Frame Rate Rec Frame Rate: 24p Rec Frame Rate: 30p Rec Frame Rate: 60p Rec Frame Rate: 120p 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 30fps 1.25 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 4 times quick 15fps 1.6 times quick 2 times quick 4 times quick 8 times quick 8fps 3 times quick 3.75 times quick 7.5 times quick 15 times quick 4fps 6 times quick 7.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a movie or slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites. 1 (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ MENU → select the desired setting.
Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII APS-C S35 (Super35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Shooting] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Angle of view The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [ Shooting] and the attached lens. The angle of view is also different for still image shooting and movie shooting.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Activates touch operations. On: Playback Only: Activates touch operations only during playback. Off: Deactivates touch operations. Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Sensitivity Sets the touch operation sensitivity. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Sensitivity] → desired setting. Menu item details Sensitive: The touch responsivity is better than with [Standard]. Standard: Sets the touch sensitivity to normal. Hint If you want to deactivate touch operations on the monitor, set [Touch Operation] to [Off].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Panel/Pad Touch operations when shooting with the monitor are referred to as "touch panel operations," and touch operations when shooting with the viewfinder are referred to as "touch pad operations." You can select whether to activate touch panel operations or touch pad operations. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel/Pad] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting. You can prevent erroneous operations during vertically oriented shooting caused by your nose, etc.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → [On] beforehand. This function is available when [ Focus Area] is set to one of following parameters: [Wide] [Zone] [Center Fix] [Tracking: Wide] [Tracking: Zone] [Tracking: Center Fix] 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Func.
To cancel spot focus, touch (Touch focus release) icon or press the center of the control wheel. When [ Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus], the focus mode temporarily switches to [Continuous AF]. When the touched area is in focus, the focus mode returns to manual focus. Hint In addition to the touch focus function, touch operations such as the following are also available. The focusing frame for [Spot] and [Expand Spot] can be moved by dragging.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Func. in Shooting:Touch Tracking You can use touch operations to select a subject you want to track in the still image shooting mode and movie recording mode. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → [On] in advance. (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Func. in Shooting] → [Touch Tracking]. 1 MENU → 2 Touch the subject that you want to track on the monitor. Tracking will start.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. You can also set whether or not to change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [ Silent Mode Settings] → desired setting.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Shutter Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Mechanical Shutter: Shoot with the mechanical shutter only. Electronic Shutter: Shoot with the electronic shutter only. Hint In the following situations, set the [Shutter Type] to [Electronic Shutter].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is released. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [ Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope, etc. Disable: Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Anti-flicker Shoot. Detects flickering/blinking from artificial light sources such as fluorescent lighting and times the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact. This function reduces differences in the exposure and color tone caused by flickering between the upper area and the lower area of an image shot with fast shutter speed and during continuous shooting.
The color tone of the shot results may differ depending on the setting of [Anti-flicker Shoot.].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. When a power zoom lens is mounted: When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted: 1. Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens.
[ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]/[RAW & HEIF]. [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with the [ Frame Rate] set to [240fps]/[200fps] or [120fps]/[100fps] You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [ Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focusing frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Range] → Select [Clear Image Zoom] or [Digital Zoom]. 2 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom] → desired value. Press the center of the control wheel to exit.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Range (still image/movie) You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Range] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] to [M] or [S]. Clear Image Zoom : Select this setting to use Clear Image Zoom.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Speed (still image/movie) Sets the zoom speed when using the custom key to which [Zoom Operation (T)] / [Zoom Operation (W)] is assigned. This can be set separately for shooting standby and movie recording. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Speed] → desired setting item. Menu item details Fixed Speed : Sets the zoom speed during shooting standby. (1 (Slow) to 8 (Fast)) Fixed Speed : Sets the zoom speed during movie recording.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Speed (Remote commander) (still image/movie) Sets the zoom speed when performing zoom operations using the remote commander (sold separately) or [Ctrl w/ Smartphone]. This can be set separately for shooting standby and movie recording. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Speed] → desired setting item. Menu item details Speed Type: Sets whether or not to lock the zoom speed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] Full size JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Optical zoom only (smart zoom) Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom L: 12M - Approx. 2.0× Approx. 4.0× M: 5.1M Approx. 1.5× Approx. 3.1× Approx. 6.1× S: 3.0M Approx. 2.0× Approx. 4.0× Approx. 8.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. Available only with power zoom lenses that support this function. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item details Left(W)/Right(T): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right-handed rotation.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the product. 2 Shoot after you have turned on the flash and it is fully charged.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (- side) makes the flash level lower.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wireless Flash There are two methods for wireless flash shooting: light-signal flash shooting that uses the light of the flash attached to the camera as a signal light, and radio-signal flash shooting that uses wireless communication. To perform radio-signal flash shooting, use a compatible flash or the Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately).
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off: Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button. 2 Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
Note The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached. If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII External Flash Set. You can configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) attached to the camera using the monitor and control wheel of the camera. Update the software of your flash to the latest version before using this function. For details on flash functions, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera, and then turn on the camera and the flash.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately). 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of this camera. REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot (still image) Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Hint When using a tripod, etc., make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ 1 SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note When using a tripod, etc.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens. Manual: Performs the SteadyShot function according to the focal-length set using [ Focal Length].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Sets the focal length information to be used for the built-in SteadyShot function when [ [Manual]. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ Focal Length] → desired setting. Menu item details 8mm - 1000mm: The SteadyShot function uses the focal length that you set. Check the focal-length index on the lens and set the focal-length. Related Topic SteadyShot Adjust.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Compensates for shading in the corners of the screen or distortion of the screen, or reduces color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Lens Compensation] → desired setting. Menu item details Shading Comp.: Sets whether to automatically compensate for darkness in the corners of the screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Long Exposure NR] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [High ISO NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Review (still image) You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [ Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Remain Shoot Display (still image) Sets whether or not to display an indicator of the remaining number of still images that can be continuously shot at the same shooting speed. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [ Remain Shoot Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Always Display: Always displays the indicator when shooting still images.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not during shooting. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [ Grid Line Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the grid line. Off: Does not display the grid line.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Sets the displayed type of grid line. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [ Grid Line Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well-balanced composition.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Live View Display Set. Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [ Look], etc. on the screen. 1 MENU → Creative (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Live View Display Set.] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Preview While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the [Aperture Preview] function, the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ function to the desired key. 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Aperture Preview] was assigned.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shot. Result Preview While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image preview with the DRO, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied. Check the shooting result preview before shooting. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Preview] function to the desired key. 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] was assigned.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Monitoring] function to the desired key. 2 Press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, then shoot an image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Emph disp dur REC Sets whether or not to display a red frame around the edges of the camera’s monitor while recording a movie. You can easily check whether the camera is in standby or recording, even when you are looking at the camera monitor from an angle or at a distance. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Emph disp dur REC] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays a red frame to indicate that recording is in progress.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Marker Display While shooting movies, you can set whether or not to display markers on the monitor or the viewfinder, and select the types of marker. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Marker Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Marker Display: Sets whether or not to display markers. ([On] / [Off]) Center Marker: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the middle of the shooting screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Gamma Display Assist Movies with S-Log gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of the wide dynamic range. Images with the HLG gamma are assumed to be displayed on HDR-compatible monitors. They are therefore displayed in low contrast during shooting, and may be difficult to monitor. However, you can use the [Gamma Display Assist] function to reproduce contrast equivalent to that of normal gamma.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Displays images with effects as follows according to the gamma or color mode set in [ Picture Profile].
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Rec Level]. 1 MENU → 2 Select the desired level using the right/left sides of the control wheel. Menu item details +: Turns up the audio recording level. -: Turns down the audio recording level. Hint When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live: Outputs audio without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in sync.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise by cutting the low-range sound of the input audio from the built-in microphone. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off: Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shoe Audio Set. Sets the digital audio transmitted from a microphone (sold separately) attached to the multi-interface shoe of the camera. Use a microphone that supports the digital audio interface. You can set the sampling frequency, the number of quantization bits, and the number of channels. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [ Shoe Audio Set.] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Level Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the audio level. Off: Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Time Code Preset: Sets the time code. User Bit Preset: Sets the user bit. Time Code Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
How to select the recording method for the time code (Time Code Format*1) 1. MENU → DF: (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Format]. Records the time code in Drop Frame*2 format. NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format. *1 *2 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. The time code is based on 30 frames per second. However, a gap between the actual time and the time code will occur during extended periods of recording as the frame frequency of the NTSC image signal is approximately 29.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII TC/UB Disp. Setting Sets the display of the recording time counter, time code (TC), and user bit (UB) for movies. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Counter: Displays the time counter of movie recording. TC: Displays the time code. U-Bit: Displays the user bit.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Customizing the camera”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Registering and recalling camera settings Camera Set.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features such as registration of functions and shooting settings to custom keys. You can combine your preferred settings to customize the camera for easier operation. For details on how to configure the settings and use them, refer to the page for each function.
To assign different functions to the dial and switch the function of the dial ( My Dial Settings ) You can assign the desired functions to the front/rear dial and the control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings to the camera as “My Dial 1 - 3” settings. Example: [My Dial Settings] screen for models with a front/rear dial To change the shooting settings quickly according to the scene ( Camera Set.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can separately assign functions to custom keys for the still image shooting mode, movie shooting mode, and playback mode.
3 Select [Eye AF] using the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center. If you press the AEL button in the still image shooting mode and eyes are detected, [Eye AF] will activate, and the camera will focus on the eyes. Shoot images while holding down the AEL button. Hint You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial, and control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial” settings. You can quickly recall or switch registered “My Dial” settings by pressing the custom key you assigned in advance.
Operation part My Dial 1 My Dial 2 My Dial 3 Control wheel ISO White Balance Not set Front dial Av Creative Look Move AF Frame Rear dial Tv Exposure Comp. Move AF Frame : Std : Std 1. Press the C1 (Custom1) button. The functions registered to [My Dial 1] will be assigned to the control wheel, the front dial, and the rear dial. The icons for the functions registered to [My Dial 1] are displayed in the lower part of the screen. 2.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Camera Set. Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings to the product and up to 4 (M1 through M4) to the memory card. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1 Set the product to the setting you want to register. 2 MENU → 3 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm. (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Camera Set. Memory] → desired number.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recall Camera Setting Allows you to shoot an image after recalling your preferred shooting settings registered with [ Camera Set. Memory]. Recall Camera Setting). 1 Set the mode dial to 1, 2, or 3 ( 2 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm. You can also recall registered modes or settings by selecting MENU → Recall Camera Setting].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Memory/Recall Media Selects the memory card slot from which settings are recalled or to which settings are registered for M1 through M4. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Memory/Recall Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Related Topic Camera Set.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings. This function is useful when recording active scenes such as sports.
Depending on the attached lens and the status of the camera when the registered setting recall is executed, the registered settings may not take effect.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Fn Menu Settings The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can register 12 functions to the Function menus for still image shooting and movie shooting, respectively. The following is the procedure for changing [Drive Mode] in the still image function menu to [ Grid Line Display].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Add Item You can register the desired menu items to (My Menu) under MENU. (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Add Item]. 1 MENU → 2 Select an item that you want to add to wheel. 3 Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. (My Menu) using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control Hint You can add up to 42 items to (My Menu).
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sort Item You can rearrange the menu items added to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU → 2 Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. 3 Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete Item You can delete menu items added to (My Menu) of MENU. (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Item]. 1 MENU → 2 Select an item that you want to delete using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center to delete the selected item. Hint To delete all the items on a page, select MENU → You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Page].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete Page You can delete all the menu items added to a page under (My Menu) in MENU. 1 MENU → 2 Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Page].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to 1 MENU → 2 Select [OK]. (My Menu) in MENU. (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display From My Menu You can set My Menu to appear first when you press the MENU button. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On: My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Different Set for Still/Mv For each item in still image shooting and movie recording, you can select whether to use a common setting or separate settings. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → Select [Different Set for Still/Mv]. The operation guide screen will appear. Select [OK] to display the setting screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Dial Setup When the shooting mode is set to “M”, you can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Dial Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Tv Av: The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. Av Tv: The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Av/Tv Rotate Sets the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel when changing the aperture value or shutter speed. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Av/Tv Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Does not change the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Function Ring(Lens) You can choose which of the following functions to assign to the function ring on the lens: power-assisted focusing (power focus), or switching the angle of view between full frame and APS-C/Super 35 mm (available only with compatible lenses). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Function Ring(Lens)]→ desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Lock Operation Parts You can set whether the multi-selector, dials, and wheel can be locked by pressing and holding down the Fn (Function) button. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Lock Operation Parts] → desired setting. To lock the operating parts, hold down the Fn (Function) button until the message “Locked.” appears on the monitor.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII REC w/ Shutter (movie) You can start or stop recording movies by pressing the shutter button, which is bigger and easier to press than the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1 (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ MENU → REC w/ Shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Enables movie recording using the shutter button when the shooting mode is set to [Movie] or [S&Q Motion]. Off: Disables movie recording using the shutter button.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select Finder/Monitor Sets the method for switching the display between the viewfinder and the monitor. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Select Finder/Monitor] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you look into the viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts and the display is switched to the viewfinder automatically. VF(Manual): The monitor is turned off and the image is displayed only in the viewfinder.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1 (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → MENU → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with (check) are available. Menu item details Display All Info. : Shows recording information. No Disp. Info. : Does not show recording information.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Viewing”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Playing back still images Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Selects a slot that contains a memory card. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note When you select [Date View] in [View Mode], the camera only plays back images from a memory card selected using [Select Playback Media].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media] to choose which the Select MENU → memory card slot to play back. 2 Press the 3 Select the image with the control wheel. (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Images shot with continuous shooting or interval shooting are displayed as one group.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to check the focus of the image, etc. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the (Enlarge Image) button. Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the front/rear dial, you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarge Initial Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge Initial Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard. Mag.: Displays an image with the standard magnification. Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after the enlarged display screen is closed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarge Initial Position Sets the initial position when enlarging an image in playback. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge Initial Position] → desired setting. Menu item details Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the camera detects the vertical and horizontal directions, and displays the image being played back according to the orientation. Manual: Images shot vertically are displayed vertically.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. (Playback) → [Playback Target] → 1 Select the slot of the memory card to be played back from MENU → [Select Playback Media]. 2 Press the 3 Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel and press the center of the control wheel to start playback. (playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Volume Settings Sets the sound volume for movie playback. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Sets the audio to be monitored by the device connected to the (headphone) terminal of the camera when you record movie audio in 4 channels or when playing back a movie recorded in 4 channels. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [ 4ch Audio Monitoring] → desired setting. Menu item details CH1/CH2: Outputs audio from channel 1 to the L (left) side and from channel 2 to the R (right) side.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU → 2 Select [Enter]. (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Slide Show] → desired setting. Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off], in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Play for Interval Continuously plays back images shot using interval shooting. (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Cont. Play for Interval]. 1 MENU → 2 Select the image group that you want to play back, and then press the center of the control wheel. Hint On the playback screen, you can start continuous playback by pressing the down button while displaying an image in the group.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Play Speed for Interval Sets the playback speed for still images during [Cont. Play for 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval]. Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the front/rear dial or the control wheel during [Cont. Play for Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 341 Interval].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. (Image Index) button while the image is being played back. 1 Press the 2 Select the image by pressing the top/bottom/right/left sides of the control wheel or turning the control wheel. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Image Index] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Movie View: Displays only movies by date.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display as Group Sets whether or not to display continuously shot images or images shot using interval shooting as a group. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Display as Group] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays images as a group. To play back the images in a group, select the group and press the center of the control wheel. Off: Does not display images as a group. Hint The following images are grouped.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Frame Display (playback) Sets whether or not to display a focus frame around the area where the camera focused when you play back a still image. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [ Focus Frame Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display a focus frame during playback. On: Displays a focus frame in green during playback.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select Image Jump Dial You can jump between images during playback. This function is useful when you want to find one of many recorded images. You can also quickly find protected images or images set with a particular rating. Assign this function to either the front dial or rear dial. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Select Image Jump Dial] → desired item. Menu item details Front dial: Use the front dial to jump between images.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Image Jump Method Sets the method for jumping between images during playback by operating a dial. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Image Jump Method] → desired setting item. Menu item details One by one: Plays back images one by one. By 10 images: Jumps in units of 10 images. By 100 images: Jumps in units of 100 images. Protect Only: Plays back only protected images. Rating Only: Plays back all rated images.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The 1 MENU → (protect) mark is displayed on protected images. (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press the center of the control wheel. The (check) mark is displayed in the check box.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rating You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale of the number of stars ( 1 MENU → - ) to make it easier to find images. (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Rating]. The image rating selection screen will appear. 2 Press the left/right sides of the control wheel to display an image to which you want to assign a rating, and then press the center. 3 Select the level of center.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rating Set(Custom Key) Sets the available number of (rating) when rating (ranking) images with the key to which you have assigned [Rating] using [ Custom Key Setting]. 1 MENU → 2 Add a (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Rating Set(Custom Key)]. (check) mark to the number of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rotating an image (Rotate) Rotates a recorded image counter-clockwise. 1 Display the image to be rotated, then select MENU → 2 Press the center of the control wheel. (Playback) → [Edit] → [Rotate]. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. First shoot a movie, then pause the movie during playback to capture decisive moments that tend to be missed when shooting still images, and save them as still images. 1 Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image. 2 MENU → 3 Play back the movie and pause it.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) Switches the file format (JPEG / HEIF) for still images captured with [Photo Capture]. You can view and edit JPEG files in various environments. The HEIF format has high compression efficiency. The camera can record with high image quality and small file sizes in the HEIF format. Depending on the computer or software, you may not be able to view or edit HEIF files.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) You can copy images from a memory card in a slot that is selected using [Select Playback Media] to a memory card in another slot. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → [Copy]. All of the contents with a date or in a folder currently being played back will be copied to a memory card in another slot.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details All Other Than This Img.: Deletes all images in the group except the selection. All Images in This Group: Deletes all images in the selected group. Multiple Img.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and a TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV. 1 Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 Connect the HDMI terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
If you connect this camera to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Format When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recommend that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save valuable data on a computer, etc. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [Format] → desired memory card slot.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Prioritize Rec. Media Selects the memory card slot on which to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Rec. Media Settings] → [Prioritize Rec. Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects media in the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects media in the slot 2.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Mode You can select the method for recording an image, such as recording the same image simultaneously to two memory cards or recording different types of images to two memory cards. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Rec. Media Settings] → [Recording Mode] → desired setting. List of storage locations by recording mode Recording Mode Memory card slot selected in [Prioritize Rec.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card into a slot, you can record images to the other memory card. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Rec. Media Settings] → [Auto Switch Media] → desired setting.
Example: When [Prioritize Rec. Media] is set to [Slot 1] ([Recording Mode]: [Simult. ( / )]) : Simultaneous recording is available. : Recording is disabled. : The same image cannot be recorded simultaneously. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). (B): The memory card is removed. (C): A recordable memory card is inserted. Images that are not recorded simultaneously (for example: still images during [Simult.
: Images cannot be sorted. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). (B): The memory card is removed. (C): A recordable memory card is inserted. When the memory card in use becomes full while recording movies, the camera starts recording to the other memory card.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select REC Folder If [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more, you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. If [Recording Mode] under [ Rec.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Create New Folder].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recover Image DB (still image/movie) If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [ Recover Image DB]. Images recorded on the memory card are not deleted by [ Recover Image DB].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File/Folder Settings Configure settings related to the folder and file name of the still image to be shot. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File/Folder Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to still images. [Series]: Does not reset file numbers for each folder. [Reset]: Resets file numbers for each folder. Set File Name: You can specify the first three characters of the file name.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to movies. [Series]: Does not reset file numbers even if the memory card is changed. [Reset]: Resets the file number when the memory card is changed.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII IPTC Information You can write IPTC information* when recording still images. Create and edit IPTC information using the IPTC Metadata Preset (https://www.sony.net/iptc/help/) and write the information to a memory card beforehand. * IPTC information consists of digital image metadata attributes, as standardized by the International Press Telecommunications Council. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [IPTC Information] → desired setting item.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Copyright Info Writes copyright information onto the still images. (Shooting) → [File] → [Copyright Info] → desired setting. 1 MENU → 2 When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the screen. Enter your desired name. You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright]. You can enter up to 46 letters.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Write Serial Number Writes the camera’s serial number to the Exif data when shooting still images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Write Serial Number] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Writes the camera’s serial number to the Exif data for the image. Off: Does not write the camera’s serial number to the Exif data for the image.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Ctrl w/ Smartphone Sets the condition for connecting the camera to a smartphone. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → desired setting. Menu item details Ctrl w/ Smartphone: Sets whether to connect the camera and a smartphone using Wi-Fi. ([On]/[Off]) Connection: Displays the QR code or SSID used to connect the camera to a smartphone.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On] in advance. Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander as well.
Related Topic Bluetooth Settings Reset Network Set.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII WPS Push If your access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can register the access point to this product easily. For details about the available functions and settings of your access point, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point. 1 MENU → 2 Push the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the access point to connect. (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point administrator. 1 MENU → 2 Select the access point you want to register. (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Access Point Set.].
Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address. Subnet Mask/Default Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Second DNS Server: If you have set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority in the future, set [Priority Connection] to [On].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Sets the frequency band for Wi-Fi communications. [5GHz] has faster communication speeds and more stable data transfers than [2.4GHz]. The [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] setting applies to smartphone transfers, remote operations using a smartphone, and the PC remote function via Wi-Fi Direct connection. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] → desired setting. Menu item details 2.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Wi-Fi Info. Displays Wi-Fi information for the camera such as the MAC address, IP address, etc. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Display Wi-Fi Info.]. Hint Information other than the MAC address is displayed under the following conditions. [FTP Function] under [FTP Transfer Func.] is set to [On], and a Wi-Fi connection has been established.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SSID/PW Reset This product shares connection information with devices that have permission to connect when connecting to a smartphone or establishing a Wi-Fi Direct connection with a computer. If you want to change which devices have permission to connect, reset the connection information. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bluetooth Settings Controls the settings for connecting the camera to a smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander via a Bluetooth connection. If you want to pair the camera and smartphone in order to use the location information link function, refer to “Location Information.” If you want to perform pairing in order to use a Bluetooth remote commander, refer to “Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl .
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Configures a wired LAN. You can connect this product to a network via wired LAN by connecting a commercially available USB-LAN conversion adaptor to the USB Type-C terminal on the product. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → desired setting. Menu item details IP Address Setting: Sets whether to configure the IP address for the wired LAN automatically or manually. ([Auto]/[Manual]) Display Wired LAN Info.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Edit Device Name You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct, [PC Remote], or Bluetooth connections. 1 MENU → 2 Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name]. Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Imports a root certificate needed to verify a server from a memory card. Use this function for encrypted communications during FTP transfer. For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2010/h_zz/ 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Import Root Certificate].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Security(IPsec) Encrypts data when the camera and a computer communicate via a wired LAN or Wi-Fi connection. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Security(IPsec)] → desired setting. Menu item details IPsec: Sets whether or not the [Security(IPsec)] function is used. ([On]/[Off]) Dest. IP Address: Sets the IP address of the device to connect using the [Security(IPsec)] function.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII FTP Transfer Func. You can set up image transferring using an FTP server or transfer images to the FTP server. Basic knowledge of FTP servers is required. For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2010/h_zz/ 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Monitor Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewfinder Bright. When using the viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the viewfinder within the range of –2 to +2.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the viewfinder. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewfinder Magnifi. Sets the display magnification of the viewfinder. If you select [Zoom Out], the viewing angle will become narrower. You can easily check the overall composition even when wearing glasses. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Magnifi.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Sets the viewfinder display magnification to standard. Zoom Out: Reduces the viewfinder display magnification.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finder Frame Rate (still image) Display the subject’s movements more smoothly by adjusting the frame rate of the viewfinder during still image shooting. This function is convenient when shooting a fast-moving subject. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [ Finder Frame Rate] → desired setting. This function can be assigned to key of your choice using [ Custom Key Setting].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Power Save Start Time Sets time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode when you are not performing operations to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Power Save Start Time] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When it is set to [High], you can continue shooting even when the temperature of the camera gets hotter than normal. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Power Setting Option] → [Auto Power OFF Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Sets the standard temperature for the camera to turn off.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. When the temperature of the camera rises, the setting may become locked to [Standard].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB Connection Selects the USB connection method when this product is connected to a computer, etc. Select MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off] beforehand. Also, when you set MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote Cnct Method] to [USB], set [PC Remote] under [PC Remote Function] to [Off]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Power Supply] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Power is supplied to the product via a USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a TV or monitor device using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select the resolution to be output from the HDMI terminal of the camera during still image shooting or playback. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [ HDMI Resolution] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (sold separately) to output 4K movies or RAW movies. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [ HDMI Output Settings] → desired setting item. Menu item details Rec.
Note RAW movies cannot be recorded on the memory card of the camera. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting, [Rec. Media dur HDMI Output] is locked to [On] and [RAW Output] is locked to [Off]. It is not possible to only output 4K movies to a device connected via HDMI without recording the movies on a memory card. It is also not possible to output RAW movies. When [Rec. Media dur HDMI Output] is set to [Off(HDMI Only)] or the camera outputs RAW movies, [HDMI Info. Display] becomes temporarily set to [Off].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Info. Display Selects whether or not to display shooting information on a TV or a monitor device when the camera and TV, etc. are connected via an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the shooting information on the TV.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. 1 MENU → 2 Connect this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. (Setup) → [External Output] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. The input of the TV is switched automatically and images on this product are displayed on the TV screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Area/Date/Time Setting You can set the area (where you are using the camera), daylight savings ([On]/[Off]), the date display format, and the date and time. The Area/Date/Time Setting screen is displayed automatically when you turn on the product for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has fully discharged. Select this menu when setting the date and time after the first time.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. Hint When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], [Audio signals] becomes locked to [Off].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII IR Remote Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Infrared Remote Commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Refer also to the operating instructions for the Infrared Remote Commander. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [IR Remote Ctrl] → desired setting.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Pixel Mapping Sets whether or not to automatically optimize the image sensor (pixel mapping). Normally, set this function to [On]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Auto Pixel Mapping] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Performs pixel mapping automatically at regular intervals when you turn off the camera. During this time, shutter sounds will be produced. Off: Does not perform pixel mapping automatically.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Pixel Mapping You can manually optimize the image sensor (pixel mapping). If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly according to the following procedure. We recommend that you perform the operation once every three days. 1 MENU → 2 Select [OK] on the confirmation screen. (Setup) → [Setup Option] → select [Pixel Mapping]. Pixel mapping will be performed. The camera cannot be operated during pixel mapping.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Version Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc. Also displays the version of the lens if a lens compatible with firmware updates is attached. The version of the Mount Adaptor is displayed in the lens area if a Mount Adaptor compatible with firmware updates is attached. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Version].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Save/Load Settings You can save/load camera settings to/from a memory card. You can also load settings from another camera of the same model. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → desired item. Menu item details Load: Loads the settings from a memory card to this camera. Save: Saves the current settings of this camera to a memory card. Delete: Deletes the settings saved on a memory card.
You can save up to 10 settings per memory card. When 10 settings have been already saved, you cannot perform [Save New]. Delete the existing settings using [Delete], or overwrite them. Only Slot 1 is used for saving or loading data. You cannot change the saving/loading destination slot. You cannot load settings from a camera of a different model. You can use this function to save settings registered to [ Camera Set. Memory].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. The setting values for both still image shooting and movie recording are initialized.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Using the smartphone application Imaging Edge Mobile, you can shoot an image while controlling the camera using a smartphone or transfer the images recorded on the camera to the smartphone. Download and install the application Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code You can connect your smartphone to the camera using the QR Code. You can connect to the camera with the same operation on any Android smartphone, iPhone, or iPad. To connect the camera and your smartphone, Imaging Edge Mobile is required. Download and install the application Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store.
Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function is not available. If you cannot connect your smartphone to the camera using the NFC function or QR Code, use the SSID and password.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Connect your smartphone to the camera using the SSID and password if you cannot connect using NFC or the QR code. You can connect to the camera with the same operation on any Android smartphone, iPhone, or iPad. To connect the camera and your smartphone, Imaging Edge Mobile is required.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII One-touch connection with NFC You can connect the camera to an NFC-enabled smartphone by touching them together. To connect the camera and your smartphone, Imaging Edge Mobile is required. Download and install the application Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version.
Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function is not available. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using a smartphone as a remote commander With Imaging Edge Mobile, you can shoot images while checking the shooting range of the camera on the screen of the smartphone. Connect the camera and smartphone by referring to "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page. For details on functions that can be operated from a smartphone, see the Imaging Edge Mobile support page: https://www.sony.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Send to Smartphone With Imaging Edge Mobile, you can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, slow-motion movies, or quick-motion movies to a smartphone and view them. 1 Display the image that you want to transfer on the playback screen. 2 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Send to Smartphone] → [Select on This Device] → Select [This Image]. The QR code is displayed on the monitor of the camera.
Hint For connection methods other than using the QR code, refer to “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page. Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M] or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start Imaging Edge Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size]. For iPhone/iPad Select Imaging Edge Mobile in the setting menu, and change the image size by [Copy Image Size].
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sending Target (proxy movies) When transferring a movie to a smartphone with [Send to Smartphone], you can set whether to transfer the low-bit-rate proxy movie or the high-bit-rate original movie. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [ Sending Target] → desired setting. Menu item details Proxy Only: Transfers only proxy movies. Original Only: Transfers only original movies. Proxy & Original: Transfers both proxy and original movies.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cnct. during Power OFF Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [Cnct. during Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Cnct. during Power OFF] → desired setting.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Location Information You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images. Preparation in advance To use the location information linking function of the camera, the application Imaging Edge Mobile is required.
8. : On the camera, select MENU → (Network) → [Location Information] → [Location Info Link] → [On]. (obtaining location information icon) will be displayed on the monitor of the camera. Location information obtained by your smartphone using GPS, etc., will be recorded when shooting images. Menu item details Location Info Link: Sets whether to obtain the location information by linking with a smartphone.
Refer to the support page for the latest information. https://www.sony.net/iem/ For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. (Setup) → [USB] → Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. 3 4 Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the computer with a USB cable. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the procedure for recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform the following operations on the computer before disconnecting the camera from the computer. 1 Click 2 Click the displayed message. (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media ) in the taskbar. The following operations are available after you have completed the steps above. Disconnecting the USB cable. Removing a memory card. Turning off the camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop) Imaging Edge Desktop is a software suite that includes functions such as remote shooting from a computer, and adjusting or developing RAW images recorded with the camera. For details on how to use Imaging Edge Desktop, refer to the support page. https://www.sony.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Importing images to the computer You can import images from the camera to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with a USB cable, or by inserting the memory card of the camera into the computer. Open the folder in which the images you want to import are stored on the computer, and then copy the images to the computer.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Uses a Wi-Fi or USB connection, etc. to control the camera from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Select MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off] beforehand. For details on [PC Remote Function], refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wi-Fi Direct] Use the camera as an access point, and connect the computer to the camera directly via Wi-Fi. Select MENU→ (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera. Connect the computer and the camera using the Wi-Fi connection information displayed on the camera.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio accessories compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe If you shoot movies with an audio accessory (sold separately) attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera, analog or digital audio will be recorded via the Multi Interface Shoe. If you use an audio accessory that supports the digital audio interface, the sound signals will be transmitted in a digital format.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full frame shooting: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Not available. Only the manual focusing mode is supported. SteadyShot: In-body Note The LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and the vertical grip (sold separately) are not designed to be attached at the same time.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Multi Battery Adaptor Kit You can use the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit (sold separately) with this camera to shoot for long periods. When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit, remove the camera's battery cover. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Battery life and number of recordable images Number of recordable images when shooting still images Screen mode Approx. 600 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 510 images Battery life for actual movie shooting Screen mode Approx. 95 min. Viewfinder mode Approx. 80 min. Battery life for continuous movie shooting Screen mode Approx. 135 min. Viewfinder mode Approx. 130 min.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and turn the camera on, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Note When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory card.
*1 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above. (except when [RAW] is selected) *2 JPEG image quality when [RAW & JPEG] is selected: [Fine] HEIF image quality when [RAW & HEIF] is selected: [Fine] Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
camera will turn off automatically because the surface of the camera is heated to a high temperature or the high temperature affects the quality of the images or the internal mechanism of the camera. The duration of time available for continuous movie recording when the camera records with the default settings after the power has been turned off for a while is as follows. The values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons. Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode 1. Shooting mode/Scene recognition P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons 2.
12M / 11M / 10M / 8.0M / 5.1M / 4.6M / 4.3M / 3.4M / 3.0M / 2.7M / 2.6M / 2.0M / 1.3M / 1.1M / 0.8M Image size of still images RAW RAW recording (compressed/uncompressed) J-X.FINE J-FINE J-STD H-X.
No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct. Writing copyright information [On] Writing IPTC information [On] Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.
D-Range Optimizer Creative Look Face/Eye Prior. in AF – Picture Profile Shutter Type Prioritize Rec. Media 5. Focus indicator/exposure settings Focus indicator 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO 400 ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock/AWB lock Shooting 6.
Audio Level Display REC Control 4K/RAW external output 00:00:00.00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback Histogram display 1.
Remaining battery Display as Group Proxy movie included FTP transfer status 2. Camera settings Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen.” 3. Shooting settings 35mm Lens focal length HLG HDR recording (Hybrid Log-Gamma) Copyright information exists for image Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” for other icons displayed in this area. 4.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII List of default setting values The default setting values for each menu item at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the mode dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from MENU.” To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [Enter].
Default setting value MENU items Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [24p]) 50M 4:2:0 10bit Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]) 200M 4:2:0 10bit Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 150M 4:2:0 8bit Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [X
MENU items Default setting value S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]) 200M 4:2:0 10bit S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 150M 4:2:0 8bit S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25p]) 60M 4:2:0 8bit S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [
Default setting value MENU items Long Exposure NR On High ISO NR Normal HLG Still Image Off Color Space sRGB Lens Compensation (Shading Comp.) Auto Lens Compensation (Chromatic Aberration Comp.) Auto Lens Compensation (Distortion Comp.) Off Format ― Rec. Media Settings (Prioritize Rec. Media) Slot 1 Rec. Media Settings (Recording Mode) Standard Rec.
Default setting value MENU items Manual Exposure Exposure Mode Exposure Ctrl Type P/A/S/M Mode Recall Camera Setting ― Camera Set. Memory ― Memory/Recall Media Slot 1 Reg. Custom Shoot Set Recall Custom hold 1 Drive Mode Single Shooting Bracket Settings (Selftimer during Bracket) Off Bracket Settings (Bracket order) 0→-→+ Interval Shoot Func. (Interval Shooting) Off Interval Shoot Func. (Shooting Start Time) 1 Sec Interval Shoot Func. (Shooting Interval) 3 Sec Interval Shoot Func.
Default setting value MENU items Audio Level Display On Time Code Preset 00:00:00.00 User Bit Preset 00 00 00 00 Time Code Format DF Time Code Run Rec Run Time Code Make Preset User Bit Time Rec Off SteadyShot On SteadyShot Standard SteadyShot Adjust. Auto Focal Length (when [ SteadyShot Adjust.
MENU items Default setting value Auto Slow Shutter On ISO ISO AUTO ISO Range Limit ― ISO AUTO Min. SS Standard Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (Av Auto/Manual Switch) Manual Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (Tv Auto/Manual Switch) Manual Exposure Comp. ±0.0 Reset EV Comp. Reset Exposure step 0.3EV Exposure Std. Adjust ( Multi) ±0 Exposure Std. Adjust ( Center) ±0 Exposure Std. Adjust ( Spot) ±0 Exposure Std. Adjust ( Average) Exposure Std.
MENU items Default setting value Zebra Display Off Zebra Level 70 Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] (Focus) MENU items Focus Mode Default setting value Automatic AF Priority Set in AF-S Balanced Emphasis Priority Set in AF-C Balanced Emphasis AF Tracking Sensitivity 3(Standard) AF Illuminator Auto Aperture Drive in AF Standard AF w/ Shutter On Pre-AF Off AF Transition Speed 5 AF Subj.
MENU items Focus Magnifier Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] ― Focus Magnif. Time No Limit Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 AF in Focus Mag. On Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 Peaking Display Off Peaking Level Mid Peaking Color White (Playback) To reset the items for [Playback] to the default values, select [Initialize]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset].
MENU items Default setting value Focus Frame Display Off Select Image Jump Dial Image Jump Method Front dial One by one (Network) To reset the items for [Network] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Reset Network Set.]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset].
MENU items Default setting value PC Remote Function (PC Save Image Size) Original PC Remote Function (RAW+J PC Save Img) RAW & JPEG PC Remote Function (RAW+H PC Save Image) RAW & HEIF Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Off Location Info Link Off Auto Time Correction (when [Location Info Link] is set to [On]) On Auto Area Adjustment (when [Location Info Link] is set to [On]) On WPS Push ― Access Point Set. ― Wi-Fi Frequency Band 2.4GHz Display Wi-Fi Info.
MENU items Default setting value Area/Date/Time Setting (Date Format) ― Setting Reset ― Save/Load Settings ― Custom Key Setting (Control Wheel) Not set Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 1) Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 2) White Balance Autofocus Area Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 3) Focus Mode Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 4) Touch Operation Select Custom Key Setting (Multi-Slc Center Btn) Focus Standard Custom Key Setting (Center Button) Not set Custom Key Setting (Left Butt
MENU items Default setting value Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 3) Protect Custom Key Setting (MOVIE Button) Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (Fn/ Send to Smartphone Button) Fn Menu Settings ― Different Set for Still/Mv ― DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor) Display All Info.
MENU items Default setting value Auto Review Off Power Save Start Time 1 Min Auto Power OFF Temp. Standard Volume Settings 7 4ch Audio Monitoring CH1/CH2 Audio signals On USB Connection Auto USB LUN Setting Multi USB Power Supply On HDMI Resolution Auto HDMI Output Settings (Rec. Media dur HDMI Output) On HDMI Output Settings (Output Resolution) Auto HDMI Output Settings (4K Output Set.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 12 100 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera Approx.
Eye Point Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece and approx. 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 m－1 Diopter Adjustment －4.0 m－1 to ＋3.0 m－1 [Monitor] LCD monitor 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch panel Total number of dots 1 440 000 dots [Exposure control] Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering Metering Range –3 EV to +20 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.
XAVC Ver2.0: MP4 format compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 4ch (48kHz 24bit)*1, LPCM 2ch (48kHz 24bit)*1, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch*2 *1 *2 When using accessories that can support 4ch output and 24 bits with the multi-interface shoe Proxy movies [Recording media] CFexpress Type A memory cards, SD cards [Slot] SLOT 1/SLOT 2 Slot for CFexpress Type A memory cards, SD cards (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible) Supports operations between two memory cards.
Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible [Wireless LAN] WW271448 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Frequency band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/Manual Access method Infrastructure mode WW389565 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band 2.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Trademarks XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. XAVC HS and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 2 Initialize the settings. 3 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The image copying or the image sensor cleaning function will not operate because the remaining battery level is too low. Recharge the battery pack or supply power by connecting the camera with a computer, etc. Unable to use memory card.
Check that a lens is mounted. For an unsupported lens, set "Release w/o Lens" in the menu to "Enable". The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is not attached. If the message appears when a lens is attached, reattach the lens. If the message appears frequently, check whether the contacts of the lens and product are clean or not. When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or similar instrument, or using an unsupported lens, set [ Release w/o Lens] to [Enable]. Internal temp. high.
Recover Image DB (still image/movie) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 483
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recommended pages File Format (movie) You can select the movie file format. Recordable movie times Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card. JPEG/HEIF Switch Switches the file format (JPEG/HEIF) of the still image to be recorded. FTP Help Guide Refer to the “FTP Help Guide” when you want to transfer images to an FTP server.
